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It will work but you'll have to crank the hose clamps down a bit more. Do what i did and get a fluidyne for a DA application and then u can use the oem spring type clamps. Much cleaner.
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Re: (fourthgenhatchB17)
Thanks for the info Erik 
Hmmm, just out of curiosity, but do you happen to know what the coolant neck size is for a D-series versus the B-series?
When I pulled the old ZC out I remember the coolant neck fitting on the head was ridiculously small and the b-series was definitely larger, but I don't recall by how much.
Hmmm, just out of curiosity, but do you happen to know what the coolant neck size is for a D-series versus the B-series?
When I pulled the old ZC out I remember the coolant neck fitting on the head was ridiculously small and the b-series was definitely larger, but I don't recall by how much.
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I dont know the sizes off hand but initially i kept my d series lower hose when i first did my b swap. The top hose i had to use a b one though. i hate the look and thought of tightening aftermarket clamps down so the hoses wont leak on the smaller radiator necks, lol. After the fluidyne da radiator i switched to b hoses and oem clamps and i've been lovin it ever since.
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Re: (fourthgenhatchB17)
Yeah, still waiting back on the guy selling his Koyo but if that falls through I'll probably end up picking up a mishimoto DA radiator or something similar to hold me over for a few years. Sucks being broke all the time, but hey! -- only 2 more years then grad school haha 
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Re: (JKGONZALEZ3)
Thanks dude, yeah I'm pretty certain that B-series coolant necks are something like 32mm so 1.25" sounds about right. As for the D-series, I just know they're smaller lol. Pretty much I now know that at the bare minimum I need a radiator with 32mm coolant necks... 
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Re: (JKGONZALEZ3)
OEM DA radiators should be a drop-in fit. Someone leaned on my stock intake pipe snorkel thing waaay back in the day and cracked my OEM plastic end-capped EF radiator and i replaced it with a metal DA rad...it bolted right up.
As for the Fluidyne fitment, no idea but I would imagine it to drop right in as well.
As for the Fluidyne fitment, no idea but I would imagine it to drop right in as well.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JKGONZALEZ3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how does a fluidyne DA radiator fit in ef? </TD></TR></TABLE>
It fits perfect, in fact its the same size radiator/core as the EF application just with B series inlet/outlet sizes.
It fits perfect, in fact its the same size radiator/core as the EF application just with B series inlet/outlet sizes.
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Re: (fourthgenhatchB17)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fourthgenhatchB17 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It will work but you'll have to crank the hose clamps down a bit more. Do what i did and get a fluidyne for a DA application and then u can use the oem spring type clamps. Much cleaner.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I use the fluidyne and just taped up the radiator necks to thicken em up for the clamps.
I use the fluidyne and just taped up the radiator necks to thicken em up for the clamps.
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Wow...this thread is DEAD today. I finished the y7 swap into my daily.
THANK YOU RYAN AND WOODY!
Just need to figure out why my a/c is magically not working, install a new axle, find out why tach is trippin (only works when I'm on the throttle and jumps around when I turn on my turn signals) and then I'm off to LA this weekend
THANK YOU RYAN AND WOODY!
Just need to figure out why my a/c is magically not working, install a new axle, find out why tach is trippin (only works when I'm on the throttle and jumps around when I turn on my turn signals) and then I'm off to LA this weekend
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nickrps »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wow...this thread is DEAD today. I finished the y7 swap into my daily.
THANK YOU RYAN AND WOODY!
Just need to figure out why my a/c is magically not working, install a new axle, find out why tach is trippin (only works when I'm on the throttle and jumps around when I turn on my turn signals) and then I'm off to LA this weekend </TD></TR></TABLE>
Ill look it over when you get back from work Nick... all ez fixes!
Guys want to see the new project?! let me find some pix!
THANK YOU RYAN AND WOODY!
Just need to figure out why my a/c is magically not working, install a new axle, find out why tach is trippin (only works when I'm on the throttle and jumps around when I turn on my turn signals) and then I'm off to LA this weekend
</TD></TR></TABLE>Ill look it over when you get back from work Nick... all ez fixes!
Guys want to see the new project?! let me find some pix!
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Re: (Rywire)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rywire »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Guys want to see the new project?! let me find some pix!</TD></TR></TABLE>
I hope you're talking about the aluminum daily.
I hope you're talking about the aluminum daily.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rywire »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Ill look it over when you get back from work Nick... all ez fixes!
Guys want to see the new project?! let me find some pix!</TD></TR></TABLE>
new crx?
Yesterday i was cleaning my crx and some old dude in my condo development comes over and informs me he is from the board and I cannot wrench in my garage
Thank god i leased this place and did not buy. Incognito build 
Ill look it over when you get back from work Nick... all ez fixes!
Guys want to see the new project?! let me find some pix!</TD></TR></TABLE>
new crx?
Yesterday i was cleaning my crx and some old dude in my condo development comes over and informs me he is from the board and I cannot wrench in my garage
Thank god i leased this place and did not buy. Incognito build
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I hope you're talking about the aluminum daily.</TD></TR></TABLE>
no not that one 
Its a crx, pic in a sec... you can see what im workin with here!
I hope you're talking about the aluminum daily.</TD></TR></TABLE>
no not that one Its a crx, pic in a sec... you can see what im workin with here!
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Re: (Rywire)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rywire »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Guys want to see the new project?! let me find some pix!</TD></TR></TABLE>
In for pics!!! Let's pick that thing up!
Guys want to see the new project?! let me find some pix!</TD></TR></TABLE>
In for pics!!! Let's pick that thing up!
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Re: (Rywire)
Roof is in great shape
Im gunna pick it up soon, got it from JSJ brother Jonathan
Hella good deal too!Oh, its a 88dx with a hacked up roof, 1 88 door, and 1 newer... I have a line on new 88 doors and a roof
. Its gunna be a full buildup. Hoodfab is doing all the bodywork due to me being a retard when it comes to that part of the car Modified by Rywire at 3:11 PM 8/4/2008
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Re: (nickrps)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nickrps »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">find out why tach is trippin (only works when I'm on the throttle and jumps around when I turn on my turn signals) </TD></TR></TABLE>
alternator or ground?
alternator or ground?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sh!tsWEAK! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Looks good other than the roof! You going to swap most of your current krx stuff over, or do a new project all together?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Its gunna be a mini resto. I cant stand the paint and the body work on my current car, so this is the new shell Ya, most parts are being redone or swapped right over
Its gunna be a mini resto. I cant stand the paint and the body work on my current car, so this is the new shell
Ya, most parts are being redone or swapped right over
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Re: (Rywire)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rywire »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Its gunna be a mini resto. I cant stand the paint and the body work on my current car, so this is the new shell Ya, most parts are being redone or swapped right over</TD></TR></TABLE>
Uggghhh, we need a 6-car garage!
Its gunna be a mini resto. I cant stand the paint and the body work on my current car, so this is the new shell
Ya, most parts are being redone or swapped right over</TD></TR></TABLE>Uggghhh, we need a 6-car garage!
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Re: (sh!tsWEAK!)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sh!tsWEAK! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sounds like a plan, can't wait to see you get started on it. 
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Thanks Tony I hope it starts soon
</TD></TR></TABLE>Thanks Tony
I hope it starts soon