Subaru motor guy in AZ?

[JPhomie]

Anyone know of good motor guy in phoenix who works on Subaru motors. Car was getting warm towards the end of the season. Also looking for advice on radiator setup. Single fan setup currently.

 

[Grease Monkey]

Most guys trailer their cars to John at Outfront. I know its not the answer your looking for but the silence to your question speaks for it's self.

Little more info on your radiator may help. Size, engine Hp, location of the radiator, any changes prior to the temp issue?

 

[JPhomie]

Most guys trailer their cars to John at Outfront. I know its not the answer your looking for but the silence to your question speaks for it's self.

Little more info on your radiator may help. Size, engine Hp, location of the radiator, any changes prior to the temp issue?

Yea John at outfront is the guy, I have a micro tech computer, and he doesn't work with those unfortunately.
Motor is 2.5-liter ej25 turbo with intercooler, running on race gas. Boost is 8-18 lbs 395hp.
normally run the car on low boost 8-10

Radiator is from ron davis with a single fan. The location isnt low, but here is a photo.

 

[Grease Monkey]

Can check with Dardan if your looking for tuning. Maybe some of the AZ guys can chime in on tuners in AZ.
The fuel tank isn't helping on air flow to the radiator. The single fan is well just that. The radiator appears to be substantial in size, just need the clean air flow and IMO 2 fans with a shroud. You might get lucky with a 2 fan upgrade.

 

[Jammer75]

1993 legacy Subaru 2.0 turbo running 9psi. I had a single fan set up, car came that way. Built in 2008, I got it in 2016. It wouod be fine on cool days getting to 210° but if drove hard or it was warm out it would go up to 230°+. I figured out how to make a dual fan setup work and what a game changer. No matter how hard i run or how hot it is i never get above 185°. Fwiw just some inspiration to get you going on it. And yeah I trailered to John from mesa (i couldnt find anyone to tune in phx. Area) when i redid my cpu (linksys finally gave out). I couldn’t find any pics. But mine was behind engine in wing still a super tight fit. I had to modify a little and went with something like this

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[JPhomie]

Can check with Dardan if your looking for tuning. Maybe some of the AZ guys can chime in on tuners in AZ.
The fuel tank isn't helping on air flow to the radiator. The single fan is well just that. The radiator appears to be substantial in size, just need the clean air flow and IMO 2 fans with a shroud. You might get lucky with a 2 fan upgrade.

Thanks for tips, going with 2 fan setup and changing the mount to be al ittle higher might be the move here.

 

[JPhomie]

1993 legacy Subaru 2.0 turbo running 9psi. I had a single fan set up, car came that way. Built in 2008, I got it in 2016. It wouod be fine on cool days getting to 210° but if drove hard or it was warm out it would go up to 230°+. I figured out how to make a dual fan setup work and what a game changer. No matter how hard i run or how hot it is i never get above 185°. Fwiw just some inspiration to get you going on it. And yeah I trailered to John from mesa (i couldnt find anyone to tune in phx. Area) when i redid my cpu (linksys finally gave out). I couldn’t find any pics. But mine was behind engine in wing still a super tight fit. I had to modify a little and went with something like this

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thanks for the help. I'll look into a dual fan setup. Also, might change the mounts to lift the radiator up to increase the air flow.

 

[Dodd]

I have the same car With same Subaru 450 hp. Has same size radiator with one large fan. Never gets over 200 on hard runs even on high boost, I don’t have a windshield either

 

[JPhomie]

I have the same car With same Subaru 450 hp. Has same size radiator with one large fan. Never gets over 200 on hard runs even on high boost, I don’t have a windshield either

Dodd, do you have photo of your car? curious if your setup is the same? Maybe my single fan isn't as powerful?

Just trying to gather as much info before I start this project.

Side question, do you know how much your car weighs?

 

[Dodd]

I am out of town until Monday. Can get you some photos when I get back. Car weighs about 1800# I’ll get you some photos what part of town are you in? I’m in Ramona ca

 

[JPhomie]

I am out of town until Monday. Can get you some photos when I get back. Car weighs about 1800# I’ll get you some photos what part of town are you in? I’m in Ramona ca

Perfect, that would be cool to see your setup, always rad to see another AG build. Funny I was in SD and then moved out PHX few months ago.

 

[Dodd]

The silver car was one i had 15 years ago, same radiator with one fan, 2.5 race gas subaru. The black one is my current car, same single fan radiator with inlet scoop, has 450hp subaru, ill get some good photos next week, I may have some stub axles and hubs for your car also.