a good radiator to replace OEM factory radiator?
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a good radiator to replace OEM factory radiator?
Im boosting y 95 hatch with ls swap n i was wondering what is a good brand and radiaitor to use for it and what car should i get it for integra or the civic hatch?
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Re: a good radiator to replace OEM factory radiator? (brasilianstreet)
I have an integra so i have a b18b boosted. I used a used delsol dual core radiator. I used to have the full length one and now this one holds the same water because the radiator is half as long but twice as thick. Although I have less cooling area I have no problems at all!
I suggest going to radiator barn and picking up the delsol vtec dual core radiotr for like 80 bones. Why spend extra money on a koyo or fluidyne when they provide no performance advantage even in the summer. A radiator either works or doesn't period! Unless you plan on running some serious HP then a OEM replacement is more then enough. PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY!
I suggest going to radiator barn and picking up the delsol vtec dual core radiotr for like 80 bones. Why spend extra money on a koyo or fluidyne when they provide no performance advantage even in the summer. A radiator either works or doesn't period! Unless you plan on running some serious HP then a OEM replacement is more then enough. PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY!
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Re: a good radiator to replace OEM factory radiator? (adseguy)
I would agree with above though I do have a half size fluidyne but only cause i got it cheap.
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Re: a good radiator to replace OEM factory radiator? (brasilianstreet)
im runnin a gsr turbo in my civic and i use a fluidyne with FAL only cus I got it cheap and hardly used. bang for the buck is gonna be the del sol dual core.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eg6B18C1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Koyo Alum........ haft. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: a good radiator to replace OEM factory radiator? (DFW)
Any of the aftermarket (or OEM) radiators will work fine. I'd chose one you can get the best deal on and move on.
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Re: a good radiator to replace OEM factory radiator? (2K_TEG)
Do the aftermarket rads such as fluidyne make enough difference to justify the price? will they prolong you engines life or really help from overheating?
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Re: a good radiator to replace OEM factory radiator? (BETNCORT)
Koyo and Fluidyne are the big names. PWR is also a very good brand. Any of those 3 should prove to be excellent.
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Re: a good radiator to replace OEM factory radiator? (BETNCORT)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BETNCORT »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do the aftermarket rads such as fluidyne make enough difference to justify the price? will they prolong you engines life or really help from overheating?</TD></TR></TABLE>
NO! that was the whole point in what i was saying. GET THE OEM OR GIVE ME THE EXTRA MONEY!!!!!! God how dumb is everyone!
sorry i had to vent...bad day
NO! that was the whole point in what i was saying. GET THE OEM OR GIVE ME THE EXTRA MONEY!!!!!! God how dumb is everyone!
sorry i had to vent...bad day
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Re: a good radiator to replace OEM factory radiator? (adseguy)
RELAX, i knew they didn't make a whole lot of difference, but i assumed that they would have some clear advantages over stock. Next time a simple no and there sh*tt or something like that would really be much more appropriate. Thanks
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I think an aftermarked Rad does better than OEM, but it probably doesnt provide that much better until you really get up there in HP. Its like a stock rod and an aftermarket. The aftermarket is just made better and gives you piece of mind.
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Re: a good radiator to replace OEM factory radiator? (95GSRTT)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BETNCORT »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">RELAX, i knew they didn't make a whole lot of difference, but i assumed that they would have some clear advantages over stock. Next time a simple no and there sh*tt or something like that would really be much more appropriate. Thanks </TD></TR></TABLE>
sorry about that....i read my post again...wow i was upset that day...GF broke up with me that day!
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BETNCORT »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Would a GReddy Oil cooler cool ur engine temps down nicely???</TD></TR></TABLE>
not really.....your engine and oil made to run at a certain temperature...too hot and that's bad...too cold and that's bad too. an oil cooler is bad if the oil is too cold since it won't work and produce it's viscosity at the cold temperature so unless you are running some serious HP don't get an oil cooler. A lot of people that make 300whp don't run oil coolers (Me )
sorry about that....i read my post again...wow i was upset that day...GF broke up with me that day!
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BETNCORT »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Would a GReddy Oil cooler cool ur engine temps down nicely???</TD></TR></TABLE>
not really.....your engine and oil made to run at a certain temperature...too hot and that's bad...too cold and that's bad too. an oil cooler is bad if the oil is too cold since it won't work and produce it's viscosity at the cold temperature so unless you are running some serious HP don't get an oil cooler. A lot of people that make 300whp don't run oil coolers (Me )
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Re: a good radiator to replace OEM factory radiator? (adseguy)
lol, thanks, thats what i was thinking. I think i would get a fluidyne rad. Although it is a waste of money i would like to have it if i got the GReddy turbo kit or JRSC kit i want.
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