Is it necessary to upgrade radiator???

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Oct 3, 2006 | 02:15 AM

siblue_gzer

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Is it necessary to upgrade radiator???

should there any problem running turbo with an oem radiator??? or should i upgrade to a bigger core? need to know soon cause the kit is going in next week.

Oct 3, 2006 | 03:55 AM

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Re: Is it necessary to upgrade radiator??? (siblue_gzer)

i made 475whp on stock radiator...never had any issues
BUT i wouldn't do that again on my next build

Oct 3, 2006 | 07:57 AM

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Re: Is it necessary to upgrade radiator??? (11SEC CIV)

Cheap insurance IMO.... but i see tones of turbo hondas running stock radiators without problems. I ran my stock one until i noticed a crack, bought a PWR and couldnt be happier