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Old 08-23-2007, 01:43 PM
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Here are the different radiators I've found for the SVX so far:

OEM Subaru "Radiator Assembly" P/N 45199PA001 MSRP: $425, SubaruParts.com: $378, SubaruGenuineParts.com: $363

Silla, P/N 7420, $165 (several places online)
Plastic tank (like OEM), lifetime limited warranty

Replacement (brand), P/N P2083, $200 (several places online)
All metal? (one place said so, but others show "plastic core") 1 year warranty

Spectra Premium Radiator, P/N CU2083, AdvanceAutoParts.com $335
(also PartsAmerica.com, who is also affiliated with Advance, Checker, Schuck's, and Kragen auto parts stores)
P/N is suspiciously same as "Replacement" brand
2 Year Limited Warranty

PWR, P/N PWR5229, PWR-Performance.com $599
(group buy on here awhile back was $450)
I'm seeing $540 on a current eBay listing
All-aluminum


A large and reputable radiator shop here (in business since 1949) says they have had poor results trying to replace the plastic tank with a new one — the mounting tabs don't hold up. They said they also won't solder on a replacement metal tank — when they've tried in the past, it caused problems with the welds on the core tubes/fins. Ordinarily they will do radiator repair and refurbishments, so I doubt the reason is that they just don't want to bother.
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