{"product_id":"aluminum-radiator-for-subaru-legacy-2007-2014-2-5l","title":"Aluminum Radiator for Subaru Legacy (2007-2014) 2.5L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHigh-Efficiency 3-Row Aluminum Performance Radiator for 2007-2014 Subaru Legacy (BL\/BM\/BR)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3-row aluminum radiator directly replaces the failure-prone factory heat exchanger on the 2007-2014 Legacy to maximize heat rejection and protect the boxer engine from thermal breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Subaru Legacy Plastic Tank Failure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory radiators equipped on the \u003cstrong\u003eBL\/BP\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBM\/BR\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis rely on PA66 nylon plastic end tanks crimped onto an aluminum core with elastomer gaskets. Over years of thermal cycling, vibration, and system pressure spikes, the composite plastic turns brittle and cracks—most commonly at the upper hose inlet. Furthermore, the single-row factory core offers minimal thermal margin, leading to heat soak and potential cylinder head warping on the horizontally opposed engine layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis upgraded performance unit features an all-aluminum, 3-row tube-and-fin core welded to robust aluminum end tanks with 100% TIG-welded seams. By eliminating bonded plastic joints, it completely neutralizes cracking and seam leaks under high operating pressures. The high-density fin geometry dramatically increases cooling surface area and fluid capacity, accelerating heat transfer across the core. Designed as a direct bolt-in unit, it aligns with factory brackets, shroud mountings, and hose routings without fabrication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x All-aluminum 3-row performance radiator\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProtective port caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100% style=\" border-collapse: collapse border: solid font-size: min-width:\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2007-2014 Subaru Legacy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEJ253 \/ FB25 (2.5L)\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eBL \/ BM \/ BR\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e170-175 hp \/ 170-174 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13092\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCU13092\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2007-2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5L (Naturally Aspirated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the BL\/BM\/BR Legacy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2007-2014 Subaru Legacy equipped with the 2.5L \u003cstrong\u003eEJ253\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFB25\u003c\/strong\u003e engines; verify transmission cooler and hose routing before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to bleed the cooling system after install?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Subaru boxer engines are prone to air pockets in the coolant crossover and heater core, requiring a complete system burp and refill with clean coolant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Subaru Boxer Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymmetrical AWD platforms demand stable engine operating temperatures to prevent head gasket failures, and this welded all-aluminum radiator delivers long-term thermal reliability under demanding driving conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67551748915448,"sku":"DS-E6EHQE7FD","price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/aluminum-radiator-for-subaru-legacy-2007-2014-2-5l-1.jpg?v=1790802434","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/aluminum-radiator-for-subaru-legacy-2007-2014-2-5l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}