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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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here is my setup what it looks like
yesterday my car started to overheat and i am thinking that
my Radiator isnt getting any air . so i think its causing my car to
overheat how can i fix this problem?

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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 07:07 PM
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Upgrade to an aftermarket radiator.
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 07:08 PM
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Hard to tell in the pic, but is that the OE radiator?

Had the same overheating problem on my Integra, but it didn't really have anything to do with the IC blocking the radiator. We swapped in the Civic radiator for space issues, and it was pretty much too small. In stop and go traffic in the summer, it would overheat. Put in a full size Fluidyne, and the car stopped overheating.
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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I bought a OE Replacement Radiator for an integra for my hatch, But even then many people have to runa switch to the fan to keep it constantly on during traffic. My temp gauge goes up to just under 3/4's then my fan turns on. Now when i'm in traffic i just flick the switch and I haven't had that problem since. It's the cheapest way to fix your problem......
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Default Re: intercooler blocking Radiator problem (AP-Signworks1)

its a stock civic vx radiator
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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if you don't want to buy an aftermarket radiator just get an aftermarket fan and reverse it so it's a pusher instead of a puller and put infront of the radiator
also...do you have a mugen fan switch and thermostat
it made a hell of a difference once i put them in my car
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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Default Re: intercooler blocking Radiator problem (ebp 99 si)

well i dont mind getting a aftermarket one , just seening if anyone like made a way so the rad can get some air .
i dont have a mugen fan switch or thermostat
where can i get one of those ?


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ebp 99 si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you don't want to buy an aftermarket radiator just get an aftermarket fan and reverse it so it's a pusher instead of a puller and put infront of the radiator
also...do you have a mugen fan switch and thermostat
it made a hell of a difference once i put them in my car</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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you don't need all that!!!! unless you have money to waste
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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Default Re: intercooler blocking Radiator problem (FwdCivicHatch)

aftermarket radiator may help but mine still overheated until I cut out my bumper support in the middle to allow some air flow over the intercooler and into the radiator, mine is an eg hatch.
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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Doesn't need to be an aftermarket radiator, just dual core. Also, wire the fan to be on all the time, I have it so mine is on as soon as you turn on the ignition. I did it by running a wire into the car and right to the back of the cigarette lighter plug. (I only used that because I used to have a switch on my center console, and the wires wer already there.)
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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you can get lower temp thermostats at most autoparts stores..
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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http://www.kingmotorsports.com
i put in a mugen thermostat,fanswitch,pwr radiator,aftermarket fan,and a bottle of water wetter and my car only goes to 180degrees after beating the hell out of it
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 11:47 PM
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i had a Greddy type 24 intercooler, Fluidyne Radiator, with a slim fan and it was at about 180 constintly in traffic or crusing
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