SG9 Radiator question X / XS

[Ben Up North]

Just looking at a new radiator for the car, this is what I'm looking at:

SPAWON 3Row Aluminum Radiator For 05-08 Subaru Forester SG 2.5L 4cyl Turbo AT | eBay

Model : Subaru Forester XS series EJ25 2.5L Petrol Turbo 2005 ~2008 Automatic & Manual. This radiator is heavy duty designed, Cooling capacity is increased about 30% than standard radiator, exceeds OEM.

www.ebay.com.au

Funny thing is, according to the seller, it won't fit!
What on earth is the difference between an X & an XS radiator? pretty odd that they wouldn't be the same....

 

[Kevin]

I agree - should be no difference at all and I see it's all set for auto.

Actually.... it says it's for Gen 2

 

[Ben Up North]

I know! weird. because it also says for 2002-2007!

Application:

Subaru Forester XS series EJ25 2.5L Petrol 02-07

Is there a difference in radiators between gen 1 & Gen 2?

 

[SquiresSquire]

I know! weird. because it also says for 2002-2007!

Application:

Subaru Forester XS series EJ25 2.5L Petrol 02-07

Is there a difference in radiators between gen 1 & Gen 2?

Not off the top of my head, the only difference between Gen 1/2 that I'm aware of is between the XT models, with the Early SG XT Radiator not having a fill neck on the radiator, and the Late SG XT having one.

The only other difference is the Auto Cooler, which if you're manual, you can just close off anyway

 

[Ben Up North]

@SquiresSquire Thanks for the info.

 

[Ben Up North]

So I'm in a pickle..
Do I buy from china, for $210 two row

SPAWON 3Row Aluminum Radiator For 05-08 Subaru Forester SG 2.5L 4cyl Turbo AT | eBay

Model : Subaru Forester XS series EJ25 2.5L Petrol Turbo 2005 ~2008 Automatic & Manual. This radiator is heavy duty designed, Cooling capacity is increased about 30% than standard radiator, exceeds OEM.

www.ebay.com.au

Or Australia, for $310, 3 row..

Full Alloy 3 ROW Radiator for SUBARU FORESTER SG EJ25 2.5L 2002-2007 Auto Manual | eBay

FORESTER SG 2002-12/2007. Premium Full Alloy Radiator To Fit. YES THIS IS A FULL ALLOY RADIATOR. This is an upgraded radiator with 3 Core. APO Radiator. AUTO / MANUAL. SUSPENSION PARTS. APO Tie Rod End.

www.ebay.com.au

I'm leaning to the three row, even though it's half as much again. I feel it's probably going to be a lot better quality.
On the flip side, the three row is likely to be not as efficient.
Both 40mm thick.

 

[Kevin]

The Aussie version says $270.75? Free shipping.

 

[Ben Up North]

Maybe free shipping to you.
$40 shipping for me.
The only downside to being so far away from the big cities..

 

[Ben Up North]

Well.. I bought from China. Fingers crossed.

 

[Kevin]

Fingers crossed.

Perhaps that should be chop sticks crossed!