How well does the stock radiator in 95 or so Civic cool? Will it cool a mid 200 Hp turbo motor?

To be quite honest guys I am not building a Honda (sorry). What I am building is a 1927 Ford Roadster with a turbo charged four cylinder (2.3 ford sorry again). The reason for me posting here is my grill shell is very small and I need to find a radiator that will cool it. from my measurements a Civic Radiator will fit nicely and still give me room for an intercooler.

I hope my post does not offend anyone, just looking for some advice.

Thanks junk runner jr

 

at least use the double core... but always overbuild your cooling and fuel systems. Good luck and post pictures!

 

The iron block/head ford motor will probably require more cooling than what a standard civic radiatior can provide. Remember that the civic motor is all aluminum and therefore more conducive to thermal transfer.

 

I had not given that any thought. Good Point

 

My turbo civic is pushing 200+whp and I have no cooling problems what so ever with the stock radiator.

Post up some pics! Sounds like a fun project.

 

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Post up some pics! Sounds like a fun project.

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Right but he has a turbo ford, not a civic, apples to oranges.

 

Hey man, I live in Logan.. Pretty cool to see people doing stuff like that around here. Got any pictures of your roadster?

 

I do have some pics but they are still in the camera I will down load them and post a couple later today.

 

thats a cool/fun project....i would get a bit bigger or radiator it it'll fit...if not just get your self a high performance civic radiator i think that will cool it down better than the stock ones that you're planning to use...good luck....post some pics soon..

 

Not being a Honda guy I have no idea where to go for a performance radiator. I have seen Fluidines web site but they are well over a $300 for their radiator. Most placed I have contacted to custom build one were looking for more than that. Do you guys know of any places that offer one a little less expansive?

 

actually, check on ebay. there are lots of them floating around there.

 

your right ebay does have some good prices. I have a pic but can not figure out how to post it.

 

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You'll need to use a host like http://www.ihostphotos.com. Then get the address of the picture you uploaded, and post it here.

 

good question coz i myself cant figure out how to post a images. hahahahahaha

 

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http://www.streetimports.com
a buddy of mine had problems with a radiator that he bought from ebay for his b16 turbo.