Wtb a radiator for '05 sti.

Discussion in 'Want To Buy : Cars/Parts' started by salty dog, Apr 19, 2012.

  1. salty dog
    Offline

    salty dog Member

    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    18
    My top endcap just blew out on me.
     
    salty dog, Apr 19, 2012
    #1
  2. SeanKelly
    Offline

    SeanKelly Member

    Likes Received:
    31
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Mishimoto. Great aluminum radiators.
     
    SeanKelly, Apr 19, 2012
    #2
  3. tangledupinblu
    Offline

    tangledupinblu Event Coordinator Staff Member

    Likes Received:
    8,955
    Trophy Points:
    573
    What Sean said! If you get another stocker, it'll just blow again. Might as well invest a little extra in a good a-lu-min-e-um one!
     
    tangledupinblu, Apr 19, 2012
    #3
  4. salty dog
    Offline

    salty dog Member

    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Thanks Sean and Tangled. I was hoping there was a more affordable yet comparable brand out there, but I suppose you get what you pay for. So it looks like I'm going to have to go and pay for a peace of mind.
     
    salty dog, Apr 19, 2012
    #4
  5. tangledupinblu
    Offline

    tangledupinblu Event Coordinator Staff Member

    Likes Received:
    8,955
    Trophy Points:
    573
    Smart choice! You could always spend the extra ching on the Koyo. But the Mishimoto is a great piece for the money.
     
    tangledupinblu, Apr 19, 2012
    #5
  6. KA-T_240
    Offline

    KA-T_240 Well-Known Member

    Likes Received:
    223
    Trophy Points:
    248
    I've got a 04 sti radiator just chillin. Make an offer.

    Located in Fargo, nd.
     
    KA-T_240, Apr 19, 2012
    #6
  7. 4drcivicmaster
    Offline

    4drcivicmaster Well-Known Member

    Likes Received:
    81
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I got a stock 04 Sti also. In the twin cities
     
    4drcivicmaster, Apr 20, 2012
    #7
  8. yuseforester
    Offline

    yuseforester Well-Known Member

    Likes Received:
    253
    Trophy Points:
    148
    I just got my Forester specific Mishimoto in the mail this morning :bounce: ; I bought it online and was about $300 shipped.

    Immediately after ordering it online I realized that MAP probably has these...and they do, and they are cheaper than anyone else, and they like us MNSubaru folks.

    Give MAP, or any other local vendor a call and see what they can do to help you out. WRX/STi radiators should be around the $250 mark...which even if you order the top-o-line OEM replacement from RockAuto, which is $146.00 + shipping, the Mishimoto is only about $100.00 more...totally worth it unless you are on a budget.

    Go all aluminum IMHO...we have lost two OEM radiators at my house in the last 4 months...lame, costly, and generally annoying (this is one of the few things I think Subaru really cheaped out on).
     
    yuseforester, Apr 20, 2012
    #8