SKU: 7235
The 2nd Generation of the Subaru Forester is a bit of a niche car in the enthusiast community. When released, it was the largest and most practical Subaru available. The Forester XT had everything you could get in a WRX, including a EJ25 Turbo motor with a manual transmission.
Over the years, the Forester XT community has grown, and with it, the demand for parts. CSF’s Australian Distributor (ProSpeed Racing) specifically requested this radiator after a lot of poor experiences with radiators from other companies. Several other dealers echoed this request so we fast tracked production to bring these to market as soon as possible. Now, CSF is pleased to announce the new 2nd Gen Forester XT Manual Transmission High-Performance All-Aluminum Radiator.
Design & Engineering
CSF has long been one of the most popular manufacturers for High-Performance Subaru Radiators. This history includes making many private label oil coolers, intercoolers, and more for some of the most popular Subaru Tuning Companies. So whether you are racing on track, rally racing in the dirt, overlanding, or just doing some spirited driving through country roads, a high-performance radiator will help keep your Forester XT running at optimal temperatures.
Having a High-Performance Radiator also becomes very important when converting from a factory style top mount intercooler to a front mount intercooler system. Moving the intercooler in front of the radiator restricts airflow and increases the temperature of air flowing through it. These factors are often overlooked but you need to compensate for both air restriction and higher air temperatures flowing through the radiator. The best solution is to upgrade to a CSF High-Performance Radiator.
CSF vs OEM
The original OE radiator from Subaru is a plastic tank with a single row aluminum core design. While this is generally accepted as good quality and durable, it is not the best option for high horsepower builds or hard driving. Also, Turbo cars get hot, and the EJ25 engine is no exception. Anything you can do to help keep coolant temps in check will improve the longevity of your engine and help the car run smoothly.
The CSF 42mm 2-Row aluminum core is more than double the size of the OEM core. A thicker core, second cooling row, and increased fluid capacity drastically improves the amount of heat the system can absorb and dissipate. CSF’s Exclusive B-Tube Technology increases the heat transfer by approximately 15% over regular oval welded tubes. In addition, the super-efficient multi-louvered fins maximize airflow through the core for the best possible cooling performance.
The TIG-Welded 100% All Aluminum construction increases the overall strength of the radiator. This improves durability and longevity so you can be confident it will hold up to hard driving conditions. The CSF radiator mounts in the factory location and requires no modifications or cutting.
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Feature |
CSF |
OEM |
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Core Rows & Thickness |
2 – 42mm |
1 – 16mm |
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# Cooling Tubes |
80 |
68 |
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# Cooling Fin Rows |
81 |
69 |
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Fin Height/Width |
6.5mm |
7.5mm |
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Core Material |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
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Tank Material |
Aluminum |
Plastic |
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Construction |
100% TIG Welded |
Crimp on Gasket |
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