JmP6889928 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 What if the lens is starting to get darker cause of all the dead bugs in it? Well, there IS that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsoda Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 That was meant as a sarcastic retort. No fact basis. but it seems the previous owner may have been on the heavy side...and after 125k miles on it, it feels significantly different (more worn) than the passenger side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 seat is in great shape, not worried there. however should it fail I still have my full tan interior seats, from when I swapped to black leather. no dead bugs, clean it out! that's just gross. I would build the 5eat, no reason to swap to 6spd, not for this project. id keep my climberD valve body and just build the guts, and do the diff bushings shortblock build would be a simple DD friendly capable of say 500/500 id keep my 1.5xtr, add e85, and meth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 well F me, lol radiator just popped on 3 min drive home from work. Smelled coolant. Popped hood at home hairline crack in the plastic at upper hose connection. I have an external trans cooler with thermostat, so i dont need a trans cooler in the radiator. whats better, more recommened, Koyo or Mishimoto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Radiator? 11 year old plastic getting all nice and brittle... well F me, lol radiator just popped on 3 min drive home from work. Smelled coolant. Popped hood at home hairline crack in the plastic at upper hose connection. I have an external trans cooler with thermostat, so i dont need a trans cooler in the radiator. whats better, more recommened, Koyo or Mishimoto? WOOOOOOOOO!!!! Sorry about your loss. Now move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 what sucks is this radiator is only 3 years old. no more plastic for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapture Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 If you have the $ koyo If on a budget mishi I think both are sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Northern winters? You want the aux cooler to use the radiator as a heating element. Not sure cardboard will be enough with the snow and cold. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 with the derale t stat, the trans should still warm up the same, because fluid will bypass cooler until 180. I don't drive like a ass hat, so should be good. ordered new Koyo unit, no one make a aluminum unit for a 5eat, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 New Koyo unit is in. had to trim one tab off the bottom for the passenger side fan, due to being a thicker unit core than factory, it pushes closer towards my header. didn't want any rubbing. Rad held about 1.75gallons, topped off Turbo tank, and overflow. Tilted the passenger side up and got her hot for about 25-30min, fans cycled, heat was strong, let her keep bleeding until I had no bubbles for approx. 3-5 min after cool down, and sitting overnight I checked her turbo tank, and Rad are full and perfect. Should I replace both caps? Cheap insurance? gaskets looked good on them, no crust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHamilton117 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Sounds like about the only thing on your car that might be stock besides the unibody lol **** it, throw something shiny and sexy on there! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 And something that is also preferrably a radiator cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 going to bring some $ to Wicked Big Meet this year and just rape vendor specials on the smaller things like radiator caps, maybe a battery tie down mine is rusted. Nice oil fill cap, currently running amazon 3.99 special lol. Also mid AR15 build so gotta share the shiny parts lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestercopperpot Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I'm going with driver's side bottom seat heater FTW. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 I'm going with driver's side bottom seat heater FTW. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk lol that died last year, I have the new heater pad to go in. Have not done it yet. Also have a Black carpet to swap out my nasty tan one. Going do that all the same time. changed cabin filter the other day, goddamn 2 years was way to long!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 So due to the Koyorad being way thicker than stock, it moved my fan shroud closer to my manifold. turns out the lower plastic tab on the passanger shroud didn't like that and melted. had to clean it up trim it back then I lined the bottom of fan shroud with thermal reflective tape. The Killer Bee style manifold swings out wide and runs almost parallel to radiator before turning and bending towards up pipe flange. luckily I believe this was my smell, and my fear of heater core is at bay for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuning Alliance Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Would love to crack into your ecu!! Let us know if you need any parts, more than glad to help. We won't be official at WBM but, our prices are usually spot on! And tunes! -Brian Contact us for all your tuning and performance parts needs! Etuning the legacy community since 2008! Follow us on FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 will you be at WBM? I would love to have you check her out. I am very happy with Mikeys tune, but ya never know until you try lol. I know she can make more power just don't want to go boom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec.B Dream Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Aside from the fan issue, did you have any issues with the Koyo and the RacerX FMIC? I thought I read on here that the driver's side pipes caused issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 Aside from the fan issue, did you have any issues with the Koyo and the RacerX FMIC? I thought I read on here that the driver's side pipes caused issues. nope. no clearance issues with the charge pipes and radiator. not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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