RAugur33 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Need to do something with my 84 GL EJ swap radiator. Recore is $100, reman from internet is $130. Any opinions either way? If I do order new from internet, should I stick w/ GL or go with EJ22 radiator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 The EA81 radiator is fine. If you want to be super cool, have the inlet/outlets changed to 1-1/2 in. diameter to fit the EJ hoses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 There is only room to do that on the lower side. The upper tank doesn't have enough room. I would start with a new one and have a shop put new one in unless you are good at Brazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Find the right hoses, and no adaption nessecary. Order a 12" flex hose for the top, and a 18" for the bottom. 1-1/4 at one end, 1-1/2 at the other. Or search for a preformed that will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbeerd Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 i found a radiator at the JY out of a first gen impreza, had a outward facing hose bung on the bottom rather than upward like the EA82 radiator. i dont know if the ea81 is similar to the ea82 rads tho. but it might be an option. its a single row just like the ea82 radiator im using now with my ej25 swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Stick with the EA81 radiator. It should be all brass, with larger passages than the EJ rads (aluminum/plastic) It will work great. Again, flex hose with 1 1/4" at one end, 1 1/2" at the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAugur33 Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Stick with the EA81 radiator. It should be all brass, with larger passages than the EJ rads (aluminum/plastic) It will work great. Again, flex hose with 1 1/4" at one end, 1 1/2" at the other. Radiator arrived yesterday. Going to search for hoses today. Are they hard to find? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAugur33 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Ok, I can find flex hose or dual diameter, but I cannot find both in the same hose. Anyone have part #'s or know who carries these? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I have a shop that can and will put 1.5" in/out on the EA81 radiators. Done several of them including ones with 90 degree rotated connections for lifted swaps. Works great and no need for ugly flex hoses. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAugur33 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 I have a shop that can and will put 1.5" in/out on the EA81 radiators. Done several of them including ones with 90 degree rotated connections for lifted swaps. Works great and no need for ugly flex hoses. GD Hey gd, good to hear from you. How much does your shop charge for the work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Ok, I can find flex hose or dual diameter, but I cannot find both in the same hose. Anyone have part #'s or know who carries these? Thanks Napa they can look it up in there industrial/equipent catalog. I've had to wait a day to get them, but they have 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hey gd, good to hear from you. How much does your shop charge for the work? As I recall it was around $120. Including all leaks repaired, drain plug changed out to a brass pet-cock, pressure tested and painted. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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