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OrbitalEllipses 08-22-2013 04:41 PM

Kharman Ghia is a really cool car.

liquidsky44 01-01-2014 04:23 PM

Still no confirmed fitment on the AVO kit? Oh and any issues with RHD cars for those living in AUS or JAPAN and other parts of ASIA?

xjohnx 01-16-2014 09:51 PM

what kind of coolant are all you guys running in the robispec? stock subaru blue stuff ok?

TemeCal 01-16-2014 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by xjohnx (Post 1456954)
what kind of coolant are all you guys running in the robispec? stock subaru blue stuff ok?

Yep - stock blue stuff. In fact, Robi's mechanics try to reuse the coolant from the original radiator. Just drain it all into a clean container, fill up the Robispec cooler with it, then top it off.

I actually use the blue stuff in my supercharger intercooler as well, just to keep them all using the same fluid.

Draco_PR23 01-16-2014 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by liquidsky44 (Post 1423452)
Still no confirmed fitment on the AVO kit? Oh and any issues with RHD cars for those living in AUS or JAPAN and other parts of ASIA?

I have the AVO kit and Robispec Radiator/Oil Cooler and it will fit. I think I had better luck than @Sportsguy83 but it is a tight fitment.

Not sure about issues with RHD cars.

mike the snake 01-17-2014 12:02 AM

I'm wondering if anyone is running this radiator with a turbo kit?

It's thicker than the stock radiator, and with my FB turbo kit, the thicker radiator pushes the fans back and there's only maybe 1mm of clearance between the FB fans and the downtube and header up-tube.

My car's being tuned presently, and we're seeing coolant temps of 220 and they haven't even done any full throttle pulls yet. I'm hoping I don't have heat issues when I finally get the car back.

The Robispec system is really nice, quality looks awesome, but I'm having to deal with these issues. I have work to do when I get my car back. Lots of heat wrap and heat shielding to install.

Even with these issues, the Robispec radiator seems to be one of the best available.

Sportsguy83 01-17-2014 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mike the snake (Post 1457321)
I'm wondering if anyone is running this radiator with a turbo kit?

See the post right above you :thumbup:

mike the snake 01-17-2014 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sportsguy83 (Post 1457334)
See the post right above you :thumbup:


Sorry, I should have said "top mount turbo kit" like Full Blown, FA20club, or P&L.

Sportsguy83 01-17-2014 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mike the snake (Post 1457810)
Sorry, I should have said "top mount turbo kit" like Full Blown, FA20club, or P&L.

I know there are people running it, but can't remember exactly who.

xjohnx 01-17-2014 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TemeCal (Post 1457189)
Yep - stock blue stuff. In fact, Robi's mechanics try to reuse the coolant from the original radiator. Just drain it all into a clean container, fill up the Robispec cooler with it, then top it off.

I actually use the blue stuff in my supercharger intercooler as well, just to keep them all using the same fluid.

Thanks!

Any idea how much total coolant it holds? I'm likely going to put fresh stuff in but I want to make sure I buy enough.

TemeCal 01-17-2014 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by xjohnx (Post 1458812)
Thanks!

Any idea how much total coolant it holds? I'm likely going to put fresh stuff in but I want to make sure I buy enough.

Sorry - I don't recall. Hopefully someone else can chime in.

Draco_PR23 01-17-2014 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike the snake (Post 1457321)
I'm wondering if anyone is running this radiator with a turbo kit?

It's thicker than the stock radiator, and with my FB turbo kit, the thicker radiator pushes the fans back and there's only maybe 1mm of clearance between the FB fans and the downtube and header up-tube.

My car's being tuned presently, and we're seeing coolant temps of 220 and they haven't even done any full throttle pulls yet. I'm hoping I don't have heat issues when I finally get the car back.

The Robispec system is really nice, quality looks awesome, but I'm having to deal with these issues. I have work to do when I get my car back. Lots of heat wrap and heat shielding to install.

Even with these issues, the Robispec radiator seems to be one of the best available.

My only issues are that I might need to modify the support if I want to use a CAI (ex. Perrin) for the kit and that the oil cooler fittings are really really close to the frame.

About the temps, well my coolant temps are around ~190 and I saw ~220 when I was doing some datalogs, keep in mind that I live in PR. It is odd that you seeing those temps without any full throttle.

Draco_PR23 01-17-2014 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xjohnx (Post 1458812)
Thanks!

Any idea how much total coolant it holds? I'm likely going to put fresh stuff in but I want to make sure I buy enough.

Not sure, but I re-used my existing coolant plus added like halve of a new one. I don't know the capacity of the OEM radiator.

xjohnx 01-17-2014 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Draco_PR23 (Post 1459886)
Not sure, but I re-used my existing coolant plus added like halve of a new one. I don't know the capacity of the OEM radiator.


Stock is 1.9 gallons, so I should be fine, thanks!

Picked up 3 gallons today and have another 3/4 at home already. The innovate IC needs a little over 1/2 gallon. Yay new toys.


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