Engine Cooling System

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Small Car Vanagon Radiator Harness

This harness provides all the wiring necesary to run a Vanagon cooling system. It functions completely independent of the stock wiring system.  Features: Original Vanagon thermoswitch connector and boot Fused 12V input wire Labeled wires for ease...

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Vanagon Radiator Bracket Kit

This kit provides all the bracketry and hardware needed to mount a radiator into an air cooled Vanagon. In the past one would need to scavenge parts off of another Vanagon in order to do this.  Kit Contents: Powder Coated Lower Radiator Brackets...

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Vanagon Air to Water Cooled Conversion Kit

Introducing the first ever air cooled to water cooled conversion kit for Vanagons. This kit provides everything needed to convert the cooling system in an air cooled vanagon to that of a water cooled Vanagon. In the past one would need to scavenge parts...

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SCP Vanagon Aluminum Coolant Bottle

Introducing the Small Car Performance Aluminum Coolant Bottle. We've been using this coolant bottle in all of our in shop conversion for a while now and we are now making it available to you. This bottle can be used with all Small Car Performance Subaru...

Reverse Coolant Manifold to Coolant Pipe Hose

This hose runs from the Small Car Performance Reverse Coolant Manifold to coolant pipe that runs from the radiator. 

Lower Expansion Tank Hose for Small Car Subaru Conversion

This hose runs from the expanision tank to the Small Car Stainless Steel Coolant T-Pipe. 

Subaru Thermostat Housing to T-Pipe Coolant Hose

This hose runs from the Subaru EJ22/EJ25 thermostat housing to the Small Car Stainless Steel Coolant T-Pipe. 

Vanagon Lower Radiator Hose

Upper radiator hose for VW Vanagon.   MFP: 251 121 083H

Vanagon Upper Radiator Hose

Upper radiator hose for VW Vanagon.   MFP: 251 121 082

Vanagon Radiator Fan Switch

German Meyle Brand Vanagon Radiator Fan Switch. When installing a new radiator (linked below) we highly recommend replacing this switch.

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Vanagon Radiator Fan & Shroud

Are you tired of having to source used shrouds and fans made with 1980s technology?  Finally, we have created a replacement radiator fan and shroud for all years of Vanagons.   This fan will work with your existing Vanagon cooling system or it...

Late Vanagon (85'-91') Coolant Pressure Bottle

Have an early (1983.5-1985) water cooled Vanagon and are buying one of Small Car's Subaru-Vanagon Conversion Kit? This kit has all the parts you need to suppliment your early water cooled ('83-85) Subaru Vanagon conversion.This Kit Includes:Late model...

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Pentosin Pentofrost NF Antifreeze

Pentosin Pentofrost NF is an environmentally friendly antifreeze concentrate for multipurpose applications in watercooled engines. It does not contain any nitrites, amines or phosphorous additives. Pentofrost NF protects all material used in cooling...

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T2/Vanagon Automatic Transmission Cooler Supreme

The Small Car team is proud to share our upgraded automatic transmission cooler.  Many customers find that stock or even an upgraded 3-speed automatic transmission can heat up to over 200 degrees Fahrenheit in high stress applications.  This is...

Vanagon Radiator

Need to replace your Vanagon radiator? Every conversion that rolls out the door gets one. We won't do a conversion without replacing the radiator. This is the only one we trust!

Coolant Level Sensor: Vanagon

This coolant level sensor fits the pressurized coolant expansion tank. MFG Part Number Early: 251919372MFG Part Number Late: 251919372A

Stainless Steel Coolant T-Pipe

This is the standard stainless steel coolant pipe for our class-leading coolant system.  This part will make any conversion simpler, more reliable, and easier to hook up a standard coolant bottle or even aftermarket metal coolant reservoirs.Stainless...

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Reversed Coolant Manifold & Heater Pipe

The SCP cast aluminum reversed coolant manifold for four cylinder Subaru engines has been developed and perfected over the last thirteen years and over 400 completed conversions. This integrated coolant bypass lets your heater work to its capabilities...

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Rear Heater Control Valve Bypass Kit

The Vanagon rear heater control valve, formed hoses and tee fittings are no longer available. This kit will bypass the valve and at the same time convert the hoses and tee fittings to match the rest of the system 5/8” size. Additionally a control...

Coolant Hose Kit

This hose kit is for all 4 cylinder Subaru Vanagons with a reversed coolant manifold. 4 cylinder cars that do not have a reversed manifold and 3.3L powered Vanagons should use our Turbo and 3.3L Coolant Hose Kit. The kit works best with our coolant...

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Vanagon Coolant Hose Kit: Turbo & 3.3L

This kit utilizes our experience from completing over 300 Subaru conversions and provides a cooling system that is easily bled, a heater system that works perfectly, and a cool running engine – exactly what your Vanagon wants and needs!   Key...

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Coolant Bottle/Reservoir Bracket

We designed this to bolt directly to the stock air cleaner mount on the right side firewall that formerly held the air cleaner assembly. This keeps the reservoir high enough without hitting the engine cover. The bracket is made of stainlesss steel.

Nylon Hose Adapters

These nylon 12 mm or 1/2" hose fittings are very useful when connecting the Subaru engine breather hoses.For those working on later Subaru engines, you will find that there are too many engine hoses and not enough fittings at the filter housing. Also,...

Hose Menders: Brass

These durable hose menders are useful for various tasks in an engine conversion.Sizes available are as follows:8 x 8mm: useful for splicing fuel hoses - especially for a Syncro Vanagon5/8" x 5/8": for splicing heater hoses - in front or rear.3/8" x 1/2":...