MorganM Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Been pricing out some new parts. Know where I can find cheaper ones? I've compared to Napa, Bumper 2 Bumper, and http://www.1stsubaru.com Checker Auto: Head gasket set by Felpro: $43 Lower-end gasket set by Felpro: $56 Throw out bearing: $25 Pilot Bearing: $14 Ball Joint: $18ea Front WHeel Bearing: $17ea Thanks !_! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 www.thepartsbin.com has always been my goto parts place. rockauto.com has great prices too, but the parts listings are somewhat confusing so i never order from them. XT6 water pump for $8.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyPistol Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Can you post what place you got those prices from? Personally, I go with napa on all my parts, they seem to have the best ones. Although, I did get my first round of parts from thePartsbin.com You seem to have found great prices to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted February 9, 2005 Author Share Posted February 9, 2005 Those prices are from Checker Autoparts. Parts Bin was higher on all of them (oops except pilot bearing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 go buy an XT6 distributor from NAPA, it will have 4 points. never been back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 The price you quoted for HG's is good, but I would personally never use anything besides SOA gaskets for those and the intake manifold, which can be had from 1stsubaruparts for just a few dollars more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted February 9, 2005 Author Share Posted February 9, 2005 The price you quoted for HG's is good, but I would personally never use anything besides SOA gaskets for those and the intake manifold, which can be had from 1stsubaruparts for just a few dollars more. I'm down with Felpro; but I wonder if copper headgaskets would be the way to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operose Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 wasn't there a problem the ea82t dudes were having with the copper gaskets? or was that head studs? my memory is so poor.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I think the issues with copper HG's might have been due to improper sealant or something. Also, copper gaskets generally require more torque, and I wouldn't want to do that without going to head studs, which is major $$$. Remember, WJM ran his 9.5:1 turbo motor for 20,000 miles without any HG problems (he used SOA gaskets). I think the factory ones are probably pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted February 9, 2005 Author Share Posted February 9, 2005 Just ready ever thread with "copper head gasket" in it. +5 ft lbs of torque was recomended by manufacture of the copper head gaskets so I'm not worried about studs. Avaialbility might be an issue; only saw EA82t guys talking abuot running them; dunno if any for the n/a heads were made. I've never compared T to N/A heads so I dunno; are they identical head gaskets? I'll find out about availability and price. Then I'll decide on what I'm buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Since you can run an N/A shortblock with turbo heads, the gaskets should be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted February 9, 2005 Author Share Posted February 9, 2005 Since you can run an N/A shortblock with turbo heads, the gaskets should be the same. Ah totally forgot about that, good call Seems nobody is answering their phone today. http://www.headgasket.com/contact.html http://www.paeco.com/gasket.html I'll try tomarrow I guess; they might be closed for the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richierich Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Just for kicks, I looked up my price for this stuff. Headgasket Set (ishino) OEM $83.00 (my cost) List $139 Engine Gasket Set (ishino) OEM $129 List $229 Headgasket (ishino) OEM $16 each List $34.95 Throw-out Bearing NTN $20.00 List $37.95 Pilot Bearing Nachi $4.50 List $7.00 (these should be OE for this vehicle) Ball Joints Sanchi $18.67 List $29.95 Front Wheel Bearings $15.00ea List $21.07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxalplyx Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 They list a radiator for a manual trannied RX for $138.88. What I don't see is if it's for an RX or RX turbo. Are they one in the same? Is this a good price for a radiator? I'm trying to keep everything in tip top shape and cool before cranking up the boost more. Thanks! Edit: ThePartsbin lists a heavy duty radiator for the RX turbo for $136.92. Subaruparts.com list one for: $255.23 (Part# 45181GA651) Thepartsbin and my parts book lists warnings about the radiator and fitment with aftermarket or dealer installed A/C units. What gives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted February 10, 2005 Author Share Posted February 10, 2005 Thepartsbin and my parts book lists warnings about the radiator and fitment with aftermarket or dealer installed A/C units. What gives? Water pump shaft is longer depending on which you have, dealer or factory A/C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 They list a radiator for a manual trannied RX for $138.88. What I don't see is if it's for an RX or RX turbo. Are they one in the same? Is this a good price for a radiator? I'm trying to keep everything in tip top shape and cool before cranking up the boost more. Thanks! Edit: ThePartsbin lists a heavy duty radiator for the RX turbo for $136.92. Subaruparts.com list one for: $255.23 (Part# 45181GA651) Thepartsbin and my parts book lists warnings about the radiator and fitment with aftermarket or dealer installed A/C units. What gives? I just bought a 2-row radiator for an RX/turbo car from radiator.com. They listed around $125, but gave it to me for $100. They would probably give that deal again, but I'm not sure. Shipping to Alaska was $25 extra. The radiator was a good quality unit, and Roxanne runs cool as a cuke' now. I also called 1stsubaruparts.com, and the reason it's so expensive is that they no longer sell a direct replacement radiator for that car. It's some retrofit kit that includes some other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Just for kicks, I looked up my price for this stuff. Headgasket Set (ishino) OEM $83.00 (my cost) List $139 ... richierich, are these SOA??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 go buy an XT6 distributor from NAPA, it will have 4 points. never been back. they hooked me up, for 40 bucks i got brass points, instead of aluminum. you gotta make those parts guys work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcaminokurt Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Morgan, being the Carquest counterpro that I am, I'd be happy to get you some prices tommorow morning at work. The only downfall is that I am down her in Waseca, and your up in Apple Valley? Well, anyways, I'll see what I can do for you! Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richierich Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 richierich, are these SOA??? No, these are OEM. Original Equipment Manufacturer. Ishino is the company that supplied the headgaskets when the car was built. Subaru does not build all of the parts on the vehicle. These will not come in a Subaru box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted February 10, 2005 Author Share Posted February 10, 2005 Morgan, being the Carquest counterpro that I am, I'd be happy to get you some prices tommorow morning at work. The only downfall is that I am down her in Waseca, and your up in Apple Valley? Well, anyways, I'll see what I can do for you! Kurt That would be awsome; see what you can come up with for numbers on those parts. If they are cheaper I'll drive down and get them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcaminokurt Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Okay, Morgan, these are the prices I can be somewhat competetive on. Pilot bearing: 9.66 Throwout: 18.75 Wheel bearing; 10.89 And ball joints: 11.20 ea. Let me know if you need anything! Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcaminokurt Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 By the way, you wont hurt my feelings if you dont buy the parts from me, I just wanted to see how competitive we were! Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted February 10, 2005 Author Share Posted February 10, 2005 By the way, you wont hurt my feelings if you dont buy the parts from me, I just wanted to see how competitive we were! Kurt I'd say you guys are REAL competitive. Those Checker prices were by far the cheapest I'd found locally and online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxalplyx Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I just bought a 2-row radiator for an RX/turbo car from radiator.com. They listed around $125, but gave it to me for $100. They would probably give that deal again, but I'm not sure. Shipping to Alaska was $25 extra. The radiator was a good quality unit, and Roxanne runs cool as a cuke' now. I also called 1stsubaruparts.com, and the reason it's so expensive is that they no longer sell a direct replacement radiator for that car. It's some retrofit kit that includes some other stuff. Awe man, this is good information. Now I know where I'll be getting my radiator from. My current radiator turns to fine dust when you press on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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