new raidator?

darioc · 11-13-2003, 12:42 PM

is a better, more efficient radiator benneficial to a naturally aspirated setup?

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SjYankee006 · 11-13-2003, 03:15 PM

i doubt it; unless you're overheating or something...

Legacy777 · 11-13-2003, 05:44 PM

subaru cooling systems are rather robust IMO.

If you had a turbo'd vehicle it might be worthwhile....but just for a n/a setup.....nahh.

Patrick Olsen · 11-14-2003, 03:45 AM

I've seen turbo'd 2.5RS's making 50% more power than stock run open track days with the stock radiator and no cooling problems whatsoever. Subaru's cooling systems are very stout.

Pat Olsen
'97 Legacy 2.5GT sedan

Section 8 · 11-14-2003, 08:16 AM

No. Cooling the water temp more than necessary can actually cause problems in the engine. Much like cooing oil that doens't need to be cooled. Luckily cars have thermostats to solve the water temperature problem, so unless you are opperating hot, there is no point.

cheeRS,

Greg

darioc · 11-14-2003, 12:38 PM

thanks

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11-13-2003, 03:15 PM	#2
SjYankee006 Scooby Newbie Member#: 33943 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: CT	i doubt it; unless you're overheating or something...

11-13-2003, 05:44 PM	#3
Legacy777 Scooby Guru Member#: 4800 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston, Tx Vehicle: 1990 Legacy & 97 OBS AWD 5MT EJ22T AWIC Swap	subaru cooling systems are rather robust IMO. If you had a turbo'd vehicle it might be worthwhile....but just for a n/a setup.....nahh.

11-14-2003, 03:45 AM	#4
Patrick Olsen NASIOC Supporter Member#: 120 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Where the Navy sends me... Vehicle: 1997 Legacy 2.5GT QuickSilver Metallic	I've seen turbo'd 2.5RS's making 50% more power than stock run open track days with the stock radiator and no cooling problems whatsoever. Subaru's cooling systems are very stout. Pat Olsen '97 Legacy 2.5GT sedan

11-14-2003, 08:16 AM	#5
Section 8 Scooby Specialist Member#: 821 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: "Like a hyena you are..."	No. Cooling the water temp more than necessary can actually cause problems in the engine. Much like cooing oil that doens't need to be cooled. Luckily cars have thermostats to solve the water temperature problem, so unless you are opperating hot, there is no point. cheeRS, Greg

11-14-2003, 12:38 PM	#6
darioc Scooby Specialist Member#: 35695 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: 06281 Vehicle: 02 RST 98 Outback 92 Wrangler	thanks