I need a new radiator, and have found out that the Fluidyne needs slim fans, which cost nearly another $300. Forget that.

The PWR ones...do they require a slim fan as well? I have the Drag kit, would it fit nicely without any clearance problems?

EDIT: I just read the PWR site. They said that they provide mounting brackets for the stock fans. Since the core is thicker, can I still use the stock fans with the turbo? It's pretty damn close now with the stock rad.

I also looked at w...radiator.com and they had an "Acura Integra Koyo All Aluminum Racing Radiator" for $340. Do I need thin fans with that one?

Okay, one more questions guys. What's the difference between a radiator for an automatic and a 5-speed? My car was originally an automatic, but the radiator is the same. Now it's a 5-speed. What do I use? Does the 5-speed one have more or less wire connectors or something?

What other ones do you recommend that DON'T require the purchase of thin fans? I don't want to spend more than $400 total.

Thanks.


[Modified by shamoo, 4:03 PM 9/8/2002]

 

Cant help you out with anything other than that I am pretty sure the wiring will be the same from auto to stick. dont flame me if im wrong, just my logic.

 

That's what I thought too. But most places ask whether you have a manual or an automatic. Weird.

 

When I ordered my t-fal fan they didnt ask me. I mean if you think about it, there is a thermo fan switch in every car that turns the rad fan at a certain temp, then when it senses its too hot, it sends power to the fan. theres a pos and a ground coming off the fan, i think the wiring is no different

 

i just bought this radiator from http://www.absoluteradiator.com

for 92-2000 Honda Civic
4Cyl. 1.5/1.6L M/T & A/T Hatchback/Sedan/Coupe
This radiator has rugged, all metal construction(brass and copper with a black finish), no plastic tanks like the factory OEM radiator has. The radiator core is twice as thick as the factory radiator, (1 5/16 instead of 11/16), providing twice the cooling capacity. This radiator also has twice the number of cooling tube rows as the factory radiator, (2 instead of 1), providing twice the flow . This radiator is an excellant choice for high revving, high performance motors including those equipped with Turbo Charged, Super Charged or Nitros Oxide engines. This is a direct replacement radiator, no modifications required.


it was $125 shipped to my house.



[Modified by civictypenos, 4:29 PM 9/8/2002]

 

is that radiator link right? Page doesn't seem to be workin

 

reason they ask is cuz the auto rad. has 2 coolant lines for the auto tranny. u cant use a manual rad. on an auto car cuz it doesnt have those lines, but u can use an auto rad. on a manual car cuz u can leave the 2 coolant lines unhooked, since its a closed system.

so for yor manual car, u can use either auto or manual rad.

edit: i'm talking for oem here...dont know about the aftermarket ones, probably the same tho. i myself have an auto rad. for my manual.


[Modified by b18bvudoo, 2:11 PM 9/8/2002]

 

Oh okay, gotcha. Thanks a lot. I have a coolant hose on the top and the bottom. Are those the "lines" that you are speaking of? This might be a total newb question, but don't you need two lines for the coolant to flow through the radiator?

I guess I'll just buy an automatic one to keep it easier then. The lower coolant hose is still connected to the motor somewhere near the block.

 

the difference between the automatic and manual radiator is the number of coolant lines that go to the radiator. both the automatic and manual radiator are identical with the mounts, upper and lower hoses, fans, etc. the automatic transmission needs lines that run to the radiator as well to cool down the transmission fluid. if you have a radiator for an automatic car you will have two small tubes at the bottom of the radiator that the auto tranny fluid goes through. if you have an automatic car that you switched to manual, you will simply not have any hoses plugging into those lines. in most cases, aftermarket, or replacement radiators come with those hoses. in a sense, you pretty much always get an automatic radiator, to cut down on production costs. the same radiator will fit in both automatic and manual cars. so, to make it a little more clear, the upper and lower hoses are usually over an inch in diameter and the tranny coolant lines are like 5/8 inch in diameter. those are the two lines he was talking about.

 

Oh, I get it. Thank you for clearing that up. I didn't know that.

Anyone know about the other questions I had about clearance issues with the PWR radiators?

 

TTT....

Anyone know if the PWR radiators with their own brackets for stock fans will fit with the Drag 3 kit? Thanks. I need to know quick so I can get my car on the road before next weekend.

 

Do a search on my name. The stock radiator fan will fan but you have to move it to the side a little but the condensor fan wont fit.

 

Thanks for the replies guys. I finally decided on a C&R with their own fan. Came out to like $530 or something with shipping. A bit expensive, but oh well.

Can't wait to finally drive again after so many months.