First long trip under subaru power!

[mark-s]

I've just come back from a holiday to the Lake District in my bay camper (EJ18 motor) which was a 300 mile round trip. no technical problems, other than overheating on the motorway. I don't have any ducting on the rad (which is underneath) so presumably this is the problem.

The smoothness & quietness is amazing, now the whining gearbox is the loudest thing while driving. The motor is really torquey and pulls up hills no problems, and much more economical.

After 18 months of van restoration & doing the engine conversion it was great to have it on the road. I know how demoralising it can get sometimes, so I just wanted to say to anyone contemplating a conversion: DO IT!!

[stcos85]

Almost finished my EJ22 conversion in a split. Took the rad back today for the final mountings to be fitted. Mine is going in the back so I hope I don't get any overheating problems.

Was thinking about sticking it underneath but have heard conflicting stories of overheating. Where exactly is yours located.

[mark-s]

the radiator is from a T25 and is between the chassis rails, towards the back. the front of the rad is level with the chassis rails, & the back is approx 5 inches lower, so is at an angle.

The stock subaru fan is mounted on top of the radiator, sucking air through. the fan is 2-speed but I have it wired so it comes on at full speed.

I read somewhere that the fan is only effective at slowish speeds (below 35 mph) and relies on forced air above that. I'm going to make ducting out of aluminium sheet so air is forced through the rad.

[richbaker78]

hooray another one hits the road - congratulations - its good to hear its all worth it!! you do wonder sometimes!!

get some piccies up!! are we gona see the bus at van fest? see thread in chat.

For what its worht -my opinion - t25 rad is small - get a biger one. I rate Jag XJ rads for size an cheapness....but there many out there to choose from
have you thought about sloping rad the other way so it acts a a scoop itself?

stcos85 imo rad at the back is worse than underneath..your pushing air from one low pressure area to another with a load of recirculating hot air from the engine into the bargain too - at least underneath theres an exchange of air - still be interested to hear how you get on...

[ElusiveStranger]