custom cooling tubes

[michael everson]

I finally have a set of custom aluminum cooling tubes installed on my 818. These will be available in kit form through me. I still have not come up with final pricing yet. Please tell me what you think. These should be more reliable then the corrugated hoses and adapters supplied with the kit. They will be available for the stock 2.0 motor and stock radiator. There will also be hoses available for the custom aluminum radiator seen in my pictures.

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[michael everson]

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This is the custom upper made just for my radiator. This will be available if you want to run s similar setup.


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[Erik W. Treves]

Wicked! Guess I got mine done too quick..

[68GT500MAN]

Those look great. I would think that a lot of 818 builders will want this option.
Doug

[Mechie3]

Very nice! Wish i had tubing benders.

[AZPete]

I didn't know I needed those, but now I want those cool pipes. But, I'll need pipes for an 06 donor. Possible soon?

[michael everson]

Pete. Why would the 06 be any different?
Mike

[nkw8181]

When will you have one for the 2.5 turbo?

[metros]

Looks like a nice way to make the coolant tubes a cleaner installation. $200 for the piping including couplers/clamps?

Details on your aluminum radiator set up. I like how you have the cap positioned.

[michael everson]

Nkw. Why would the 2.5 be any different? Excuse my ignorance but I am not that familiar with all the different configurations.

Metros. Unfortunately it will be considerably more than that. Still working out the pricing.
The radiator is a replacement 2 core aluminum unit which is a direct replacement for the pre 2002 imprezza. I bought it on eBay.
Mike

[nkw8181]

I'm learning as well and I'm not sure if there is a difference. Just asked because you stated for the 2.0 so I thought maybe there was a difference.

Nolan

[michael everson]

Oh. Ok. I think they are the same.
Mike

[Wayne Presley]

The 2.0 and 2.5 will use the same tubes, which are totally awesome Mike.

[Xusia]

I love them! But if they will truly be considerably more than $200, I will unfortunately have to pass. :(

[DruOdil]

The 2.0 and 2.5 will use the same tubes, which are totally awesome Mike.

How would this work with your AWIC system I am getting from you?

[skullandbones]

Michael,

There's a lot of work in that! Nicely done, WEK.

[rori]

Looks good. I'm probably in for a set. I've bought everything else you offer, why stop now...

[RandyB]

Looks nice Mike. Have you checked whether the dead pedal and side plate will clear the piping in the front of the passenger compartment?

[Wayne Presley]

How would this work with your AWIC system I am getting from you?


Yes it will

[michael everson]

Randy. They were designed with those aluminum pieces in place.
Mike

[lbperry]

Mike;
Not doing an 818, but where can I get the orange tube mounts that you're using?
Thanks

[metros]

Nkw. Why would the 2.5 be any different? Excuse my ignorance but I am not that familiar with all the different configurations.

Metros. Unfortunately it will be considerably more than that. Still working out the pricing.
The radiator is a replacement 2 core aluminum unit which is a direct replacement for the pre 2002 imprezza. I bought it on eBay.
Mike

Thanks for the response Mike. Just throwing out the price point where I'm interested, per your request.

Looks like a well designed kit.

[flynntuna]

Wow, my budget is seriously developing governmental style cost overruns. LOL. This is a quality upgrade great work. Question, how will burping the system be affected using the solid tubing? On the GRM builds videos #20 on the cooling system, Wayne has a great tip at the end on getting the air out by lifting the radiator while someone pours coolant into the radiator.

[michael everson]

LBPerry. They came with the 818 kit.

[RM1SepEx]

Wow, my budget is seriously developing governmental style cost overruns. LOL. This is a quality upgrade great work. Question, how will burping the system be affected using the solid tubing? On the GRM builds videos #20 on the cooling system, Wayne has a great tip at the end on getting the air out by lifting the radiator while someone pours coolant into the radiator.

see my build thread and Mechie3 build thread for photos re burping an 818

put a small fitting into the aluminum upper radiator hose housing, just behind where the hose slips on, connect it to the turbo expansion tank fitting that used to go to the radiator on the upper right corner (Metalmaker did it with a coupling in the upper hose)

[Frank818]

I am interested, pending pricing.

[Xusia]

Frank, how is that going to work if you will be using your VW engine??

[Frank818]

I will have to mod some of it, but I plan on using the Subie's rad. And of course the tubes along the doors will be the same, but the ones in the engine bay will most probably require some fab. I know about how much it could cost me to get a custom set done locally, so if Mike's final price is somewhat under + if I believe the added cost of moding some tubes will remain under my local guy, then I think it may be a good choice for me. A lot of "if's", I know, but that's all it's been since the beginning when I started analyzing doing the build with the VW. lolll

[michael everson]

It looks like pricing is going to be around $550.00 plus shipping for the complete set. We can also sell the front and back seperate. Keep in mind these are custom mandrel bent and beaded aluminum tubes. Also comes with the rubber hoses and clamps needed to install.

Mike

[D Clary]

How do I order?

[michael everson]

D Clary. Just send me a email with your address and I will get you a shipping quote. Se my web site for more info at
www.replicaparts.com
Thanks mike

[Quiny]

It looks like pricing is going to be around $550.00 plus shipping for the complete set. We can also sell the front and back seperate. Keep in mind these are custom mandrel bent and beaded aluminum tubes. Also comes with the rubber hoses and clamps needed to install.

Mike

Mike what would the front pipes alone cost?

[longislandwrx]

Impressive. Some silicone hoses and this would pop.

[C.Plavan]

Damn..... right when I'm getting prepped for that stage of the build :) Mike what is the lead time?

[michael everson]

Chad. I think we have 3 sets in stock. So less than a week.
Mike

[michael everson]

We have now sold ten sets of these. I will have more sets in by the end of the week.
Mike

[FFRSpec72]

Impressive. Some silicone hoses and this would pop.
Agree, I'm either going with Gates Green Flex all the way or this if Mike adds silicone hoses

[nkw8181]

Any updates to the kit or is all going well? BTW what radiator did you get off ebay? I need one as well

[bbjones121]

I will need also. Any colored tubing yet?