Radiator Swap

[cfjohnson]

Slightly off topic but I know that some of you know the answer to this

I've got a 93 Civic w/ GSR motor. It runs on the hot side (a little past the halfway mark) but doesn't overheat. I'm guessing that when I install my turbo, that tiny civic radiator is gonna have to go. What radiator is going to work best/be easy to install? Del Sol VTEC, 99 Civic Si, GSR, others? I'd rather not buy a "performance" radiator; they seem overpriced.

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93 B18C Civic Coupe
Boosted in spirit

[Bryan-96'GSR]

You can get a fluidyne for 325$/shipped or even a griffon for like $225-$250

Bryan

[cfjohnson]

yeah. I know. Overpriced.

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93 B18C Civic Coupe
Boosted in spirit

[turbotypeR]

try a lower thermostat.if that does not work,try the fluidine.

[fastfour]

If you put the GSR or Type R radiator in you will have to make a couple of mods to make it fit, it will not bolt in. The Del Sol might though. I am not sure.

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94 Civic Coupe/LS Hybrid
AEM CAI
DC 4-1 Ceramic Header
Random Technology Cat
GReddy PE exhaust
Magnacore 8.5mm Wires
MSD 6AL
Skunkworks Coilovers
ACT 6 Puck
Turbo Convert
Supercharger on the way? It is now!!!!

[SCEX]

i bought a modine double core oem replacement
for about $90 jobber price from napa.
my temperature gauge stays below half even in
traffic and hard driving.
i live in hawaii and temps get up to 80+
everyday.
btw, i have a jrsc civic daily driven.
hope that helps.

[cfjohnson]

Yes, that does help actually. $90 sounds good to me.

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93 B18C Civic Coupe
Boosted in spirit

[JRCivic]

The Del Sol DOHC VTEC radiator is a "bolt-in". You might try your local salvage dealer to find one cheap.

Bryan96... where can you get a Fluidyne for $325.00 shipped ???


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'93 Civic Si H/B with B18C1, JRSC @ 8psi
Best 1320: 12.68 at 110 mph

[cfjohnson]

So there are no modifactions necessary whatsoever to bolt in a Del Sol VTEC radiator?

[code10-54]

cfjohnson: whaz UP!--hey foo, yeah, that del sol vtec radiator be fit'n yo hybrid shitz...it be double core vs. da single shitz on a reg. P.O.S. civic...don't know if its gonna kool yo heap when ya rig a f--k'n turbo ta da ba-itch though!--hella heat mann...most foos already gots heating probs wid they civic swaps run'n the stock civic shitz radiator. still its hella small for that phat b18C block! good luck bro...

fastfour: whaz UP!--hey mann, what kinda hack mods ya need ta make a GS-r radiator ta fit into a P.O.S. civic?

peace.