FBM Performance Aluminum Radiators - Page 6 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mr.Jay · 05-30-2013, 02:12 AM

Has my rad already shipped? Too late to add the hoses?

damn I thought rad issues were only with Vortech not AVO... Hmm might have to go with a different kit or give up A/C

velin86 · 05-30-2013, 04:30 AM

would it work with the fa20club kit?

KamalT · 05-30-2013, 10:04 AM

Would it be viable to ship this to Australia??

FullBlown · 05-30-2013, 10:06 AM

Shipping to Australia is a little expensive but we can . Please PM me your address. Thanks

F1point4 · 05-30-2013, 10:33 AM

I wonder how much more effective the cusco water oil cooler would be with this radiator. Any insight?

King Tut · 05-30-2013, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brzzee

King Tut

Glad to see another part bolted to your car that once I see I will most likely not be able to live/drive without.

Look forward to seeing your BRZ in person Friday evening.

Still plan to arrive your location around 7PM local.

Won't be bolted to my car yet on Friday, but I have your TPMS mounted up in my old wheels and ready to go.

Sportsguy83 · 05-30-2013, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F1point4

I wonder how much more effective the cusco water oil cooler would be with this radiator. Any insight?

That is the direction I am probably moving to. I want a water to oil cooler, not one in front of the IC.

wootwoot · 05-30-2013, 11:11 AM

The thermostat on the cusco unit is set really high.... 265F if I recall. I don't think many here have seen anything near that. Even the FI guys rarely get that high. Makes that unit not so worth while IMHO. I do think this radiator would pair well with a similar style heat exchanger and a lower temp t-stat.

kask2_6.0 · 05-30-2013, 11:18 AM

Looks good! Any plans for a unit with an integrated oil cooler?

King Tut · 05-30-2013, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kask2_6.0

Looks good! Any plans for a unit with an integrated oil cooler?

Was discussed in the thread. The answer is no. They will be selling a seperate oil cooler that mounts in the passenger front fender well in a couple weeks.

kask2_6.0 · 05-30-2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Tut

Was discussed in the thread. The answer is no. They will be selling a seperate oil cooler that mounts in the passenger front fender well in a couple weeks.

My bad. Just skimmed and didn't see that. Thanks!

Brzzee · 06-01-2013, 10:19 AM

Got to see & touch the freshly delivered unit. Way impressed with The quality of the welds and the materials. This thing will blow away in a light breeze - defines light weight! A lot of thought went into this design. Definitely on my list to purchase.

Web surfing the other night and came across an Oem oil/water cooler Subaru mounted on 08-11 WRX & Sti EJ257 & EJ255. Mounts between block and oil filter. Haven't had a chance to find the dimensions of the adapter threads. If they match FA20 threads then this might be an alternative. The EJ filter mounts on the bottom of the engine. this cooler would mount on the FA20's top without the need for a spacer.

Any thoughts?

FA20 uses 20mm x 1.5mm threads on oil filter

King Tut · 06-03-2013, 10:11 AM

I just don't like the idea of using hot coolant to cool hot oil. I am buying the Full Blown oil cooler this week.

I installed the radiator this week. I can tell you that this job is not a simple job. It took me about 6 hours to install it. Getting the OEM radiator out is not easy as there is barely enough width to get it out. Leaving the drain plug out helps and you kind of have to watch the A/C lines on the driver side so the radiator doesn't get hung up on them. The Full Blown unit bolted in place perfectly and the Perrin hoses fit it perfectly. The A/C condensor easily bolted in place on the front. I have the dual 16" slim electric fans, so I can't comment on the OEM fan fitment. I will say that I can now see why this radiator might not work on other forced induction kits that utilize a wider intercooler than the Full Blown unit. As mentioned the connections for the A/C lines on the driver side of the A/C condensor are moved forward the extra width of the radiator. The Full Blown intercooler is not wide enough to make contact in that area. I filled it up and bled the system with no leaks. Hopefully (well not really) I will hit some bad traffic on the way home this week to see if my temps still start rising.

Adeets · 06-04-2013, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charged86

Do we have any conformation of fitment with vortech

I have the full blown radiator in possession, it's a pretty black and purple box, we'll see if its an easy fit on the 10th, I'll do a write up on vortech fitment.

05-30-2013, 02:12 AM	#71
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05-30-2013, 10:33 AM	#75
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06-01-2013, 10:19 AM	#82
Brzzee Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ WRBP Limited 6MT. Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 441 Thanks: 271 Thanked 108 Times in 88 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Radiator touch & feel @ King Tut's BRZ Garage Got to see & touch the freshly delivered unit. Way impressed with The quality of the welds and the materials. This thing will blow away in a light breeze - defines light weight! A lot of thought went into this design. Definitely on my list to purchase. Web surfing the other night and came across an Oem oil/water cooler Subaru mounted on 08-11 WRX & Sti EJ257 & EJ255. Mounts between block and oil filter. Haven't had a chance to find the dimensions of the adapter threads. If they match FA20 threads then this might be an alternative. The EJ filter mounts on the bottom of the engine. this cooler would mount on the FA20's top without the need for a spacer. Any thoughts? FA20 uses 20mm x 1.5mm threads on oil filter __________________ - When men make plans the gods laugh. Last edited by Brzzee; 06-01-2013 at 10:39 AM. Reason: More info

06-03-2013, 10:11 AM	#83
King Tut NASA SpecE30 Racer Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2006 Honda S2000 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 7,279 Thanks: 607 Thanked 5,759 Times in 3,055 Posts Mentioned: 274 Post(s) Tagged: 10 Thread(s)	I just don't like the idea of using hot coolant to cool hot oil. I am buying the Full Blown oil cooler this week. I installed the radiator this week. I can tell you that this job is not a simple job. It took me about 6 hours to install it. Getting the OEM radiator out is not easy as there is barely enough width to get it out. Leaving the drain plug out helps and you kind of have to watch the A/C lines on the driver side so the radiator doesn't get hung up on them. The Full Blown unit bolted in place perfectly and the Perrin hoses fit it perfectly. The A/C condensor easily bolted in place on the front. I have the dual 16" slim electric fans, so I can't comment on the OEM fan fitment. I will say that I can now see why this radiator might not work on other forced induction kits that utilize a wider intercooler than the Full Blown unit. As mentioned the connections for the A/C lines on the driver side of the A/C condensor are moved forward the extra width of the radiator. The Full Blown intercooler is not wide enough to make contact in that area. I filled it up and bled the system with no leaks. Hopefully (well not really) I will hit some bad traffic on the way home this week to see if my temps still start rising. __________________ - King Tut Street/Track Car: 2006 Honda S2000 TT3 \|\| Race Car: 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30 \|\| Tow Vehicle: 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Sold Cars: 2012 BMW M3 \|\| 2013 Subaru BRZ \|\| 2012 Porsche Cayman R \|\| 2009 Chevrolet Z06 \|\| 2009 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 Nissan 350Z Last edited by King Tut; 06-10-2013 at 09:32 AM.

05-30-2013, 04:30 AM	#72
velin86 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 Raven FRS 6MT Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 112 Thanks: 10 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	would it work with the fa20club kit?

05-30-2013, 10:06 AM	#74
FullBlown Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: MN Posts: 1,171 Thanks: 242 Thanked 2,026 Times in 548 Posts Mentioned: 298 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Shipping to Australia is a little expensive but we can . Please PM me your address. Thanks

05-30-2013, 11:11 AM	#78
wootwoot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Cali Posts: 1,558 Thanks: 188 Thanked 462 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The thermostat on the cusco unit is set really high.... 265F if I recall. I don't think many here have seen anything near that. Even the FI guys rarely get that high. Makes that unit not so worth while IMHO. I do think this radiator would pair well with a similar style heat exchanger and a lower temp t-stat.

05-30-2013, 11:18 AM	#79
kask2_6.0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ Location: San Diego Posts: 724 Thanks: 229 Thanked 512 Times in 256 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Looks good! Any plans for a unit with an integrated oil cooler?

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