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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BLU CIVIC
did you have any problems fitting a DA dual core?
idk about a dual core. i just had the factory DA radiator in mine and it was a direct swap
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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i came across this
http://honda.hybrids.jp/tech/howtos/...Radiator.shtml
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BLU CIVIC
yea you should have no problems, judging by what i read in that link. its the std radiator that is shorter. the Si,DX and Da radiators are the same length. The da radiator is just thicker

old picture of mine with the DA radiator

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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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ah gotcha...that threw me off
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BLU CIVIC
ah gotcha...that threw me off
and also the upper and lower hose will accually fit correctly because the fittings on the radiator are the correct diameter for the bigger hoses on the bseries
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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that's great news thanks a lot
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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looking good blu, i would of put a slight bend on the intake pipe for my rad clearance and an overall cleaner install, but taht is me.
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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nothing i can do about it now, that;s the way they fabbed it. i still have yet to receive a bill for all this work
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by B16CRXT
You mean the 91 civic ex?
Thats the one! sorry I forgot the EX. Thats the booster I went with, but Im leaning towards a booster-less set-up now. Do you just need a new booster? or did you upgrade to larger fronts or rear discs? Stainless lines do help a good amount as well.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by HOTSAUCE01
if that's directed at me, then i guess if i had the know how to weld a downpipe, intake pipe, and had a dyno to tune my car, then i would do it myself. but they built it and i so bought it
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 06:47 AM
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I know you do a lot of your own work, just busting ***** as we all do. Glad youll be up and running again soon.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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its a little unfair when people say that (reffering to the built not bought pic) some people cant do everything
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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No, I wouldn't expect every enthusiast to have a dyno in there garage or even a welder for that matter.. plus welding is not something every joe schmoe should be doing in my opinion. My point of the post was b/c he said...
Originally Posted by BLU CIVIC
, that;s the way they fabbed it.
I myself would have made sure to oversee every detail of the process if I was not capable of doing it myself. If I had something negative to say, most likely, I would just say it. If my memory recalls correctly, I have seen BLU post pics of his motor on the kitchen table, so I do believe he is not scared to get his hands dirty! I did not mean to offend him and in no way am knocking a fellow enthusiast, just busting ***** as we all do... lets not start getting soft in here guys. Its like me posting old news!!!


People who "bought" their car and didn't "build" it to me are the guys that pull up outside a shop drop off the keys and show up 2months(if there lucky) later to pick up someone else's ideas and fork over there mortgage. Having pipes welded, bearings pressed, cages put in, motor tuned, etc... To me, that is all fair game. I sure as **** am not going to tune my own car when some wizard could do a hell of a lot better job!

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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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i couldn't get there to watch everything, but i trust his judgment. well my only limiting factor is money. i need to sell some crack or something to get my car back lol.

went to a junkyard and had 3 DA's untouched, so i was able to pick up a radiator for $40 plan on going back for rear disc swap
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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i welded every ss piece on my car (not a master welder at all) for the alum, i mocked everything up and found a local tig dude to drop beads for me, this way i have more control.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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Da radiator worked great for me years ago. Great upgrade
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Boosted Chemist
i welded every ss piece on my car (not a master welder at all) for the alum, i mocked everything up and found a local tig dude to drop beads for me, this way i have more control.
I like your style! I try to do as much as possible myself, even if taking it somewhere else is easier. Its rare these days to find someone/shop that will take care of something as if it were their own, but than again, thats business!
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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well, it's officially tight in there with that DA radiator

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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 01:53 AM
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Damn that is tight.
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 03:49 AM
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is the setup touching the radiator?

if not, then you've got yourself an EF turbo setup. they all do that. haha
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by HOTSAUCE01
Thats the one! sorry I forgot the EX. Thats the booster I went with, but Im leaning towards a booster-less set-up now. Do you just need a new booster? or did you upgrade to larger fronts or rear discs? Stainless lines do help a good amount as well.
Well, I've had stainless lines for a few years, but my pedal is just really soft and mushy. It doesnt go all the way to the floor, but its damn soft. I think it's a MC problem, so I'm just gonna replace both. Rotors also need replacing...
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by redzcstandardhatch
is the setup touching the radiator?

if not, then you've got yourself an EF turbo setup. they all do that. haha
no not touching. got maybe1.5" from turbo to radiator
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 07:29 AM
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Not bad at all. I've got 1/2 inch. Eeeep
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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if all goes as planned, i'll have numbers posted on monday
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 09:16 AM
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http://hondamarketplace.com/showthread.php?t=2844114
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