nealkubitz Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I cant recommend a Koyo enough, they are fantastic radiators and my car stays chill as hell on hottest days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Need to figure out if the price difference of a Koyo over a Mishimoto actually makes a difference. Then Ill add it to the list of - if I want to start tracking my car I need to get all this. It's getting to be a long list.... My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Having just bought a Mishimoto rad today. I can tell you the Koyo's tend to run about $100 more but from reading reviews have slightly better fitment and possibly better cooling. Although I found no evidence for the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealkubitz Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Having just bought a Mishimoto rad today. I can tell you the Koyo's tend to run about $100 more but from reading reviews have slightly better fitment and possibly better cooling. Although I found no evidence for the latter. Yep true here! The Koyo's are about 100-120 more than Mishimoto. They have about the same review on cooling but from my shop (said it was a little better in race conditions its slightly thicker IE more surface area, and the fins are shaped a little different to let air pass through easier) I don't think you are, but IF you're 5AET neither the Mishimoto, nor the Koyo have trans coolers built in so you will need to get one of those too and intall 50-70, i got the universal one from Amazon that was rated for large pick-up (because future wanna be racecar) I went Koyo because Mishimoto was on back order from Japan for 3 weeks... And this was at the end of my build, so i wanted it done ASAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I just did my first HPDE with this car and want to create a solid list of what I need in order to continue to do these safely. Not planning on racecar - just solid reliable HPDE car. Thank you all! My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 I just did my first HPDE with this car and want to create a solid list of what I need in order to continue to do these safely. Not planning on racecar - just solid reliable HPDE car. Thank you all! HPDE & Racecar are synonymous on this forum. As soon as your car goes on a track surface, it automatically becomes racecar. However, until you actually enter it into a racing contest (with other people are racing with you), you do not have a RaceCar. If you treat your LGT that you use for HPDE as if it was a racecar, you'll get more life out of your car, your tires, your brakes, etc. If you treat it like its a DD that you occasionally take to the track, expect to be paying for alot of repairs. I was at my 2nd HPDE when I realized why everyone else had a second set of wheels, brake pads & disks. That was the one where I had to skip 2 sessions, drive to a tire store, buy the highest performance tire in the store and have it mounted on the spot, paying thru the nose for the whole experience. The HPDE I went out with a track only wheelset & matching brake parts; so much better experience. On top of which, I could still drive home on my DD setup. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I've got another HPDE in July and have been looking for a "cheaper" set of 17x8 wheels that I can mount my spare tires to. I have a set of dunlop sp01 tires with about 6/32" tread left that have seen the track once. I also saw my temps spike at the track last summer, but it was 95 degrees outside. I have been toying with the idea of an aluminum radiator but can't really justify it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 I've got another HPDE in July and have been looking for a "cheaper" set of 17x8 wheels that I can mount my spare tires to. I have a set of dunlop sp01 tires with about 6/32" tread left that have seen the track once. I also saw my temps spike at the track last summer, but it was 95 degrees outside. I have been toying with the idea of an aluminum radiator but can't really justify it. Aluminum radiator is cheap compared to rebuild. :-) That said, as along as yours is in good condition, it'll work. what size are your dunlops? Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Believe me, I have taken that into account! Haha. I do have a spare block and heads waiting to build though. My dunlops are 235/45/17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Added link to the HG rebuild thread. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 car still in garage. Engine still out. While making a list of everything still needing to be done, found this pic. The Ferrari driver was the nicest guy. He let me follow him for 5 laps. If I can find the video, the sound is really awesome. When I finally passed him about a second after this shot, I had a big grin. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af38/stu-nami/SUBIES/20130727_121352_zpsvubofayv.jpg Was digging through old photos the other day and noticed this one of ya from the Porsche drivers school I went too. Thought I'd share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Thanks! that was awhile ago. Looks like start of afternoon Autocross segment. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 So....the wagon is going under the knife or at least the partout route. I bot another wagon and will be swapping the engine over. Partout thread will be here: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/wa-partout-boxkitas-wagon-05-lgt-wagon-252836.html?t=252836 Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex0856 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Any chance you've got the OEM Momo shift knob in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Think so. Its stock on the inside. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGTLT Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 What is the new setup going to be? Lowered OBXT? WRX wagon? WHAT IS THE WAGON? Please PM joeleodee For All Site Questions. He is the acting Admin and can resolve anything related to LegacyGT.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 What is the new setup going to be? Lowered OBXT? WRX wagon? WHAT IS THE WAGON? Race wagon: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/cool-article-05-scca-wagons-floating-around-still-73859p43.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGTLT Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Oh. Shit. Well, there goes that marriage. Please PM joeleodee For All Site Questions. He is the acting Admin and can resolve anything related to LegacyGT.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Oh. Shit. Well, there goes that marriage. Given what we've been through, I think she's in it for insurance money at this point. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGTLT Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Well.... uhhhh... hmmm... good for her? Please PM joeleodee For All Site Questions. He is the acting Admin and can resolve anything related to LegacyGT.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex0856 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Think so. Its stock on the inside. Sell it to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Sell it to me? What's the "it" part? Id prefer to sell the car without parting it out. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dujo Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 He means the Momo knob. Technically, the Momo knob is not oem from the factory. It is a dealer accessory, so your "stock" interior may or may not have it. Unless you are really looking to sell that knob to Alex, I can hook him up. PM sent to Alex. Sorry if I stepped on anybody's toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 He means the Momo knob. Technically, the Momo knob is not oem from the factory. It is a dealer accessory, so your "stock" interior may or may not have it. Unless you are really looking to sell that knob to Alex, I can hook him up. PM sent to Alex. Sorry if I stepped on anybody's toes. No worries. if you can make the deal go for it. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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