AutoZone Dual Core radiator!!
02-21-2007, 07:04 PM
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AutoZone Dual Core radiator!!
I have an 96 EK HB and I Need a radiator asap... was about to order the mishimoto one on ebay but i heard around here that the Autozone radiator for a del sol or si (dual core) is more convinient, cheaper and obvious bigger than the stock D series one.
Help me out here HT!!
Help me out here HT!!
02-21-2007, 07:10 PM
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Re: AutoZone Dual Core radiator!! (tobe1424)
have you tried the junkyard, always a good place to look if your in a rush. Dual cores are made for auto cars I believe. Mine came with one because it was auto, then i stuck in a manual motor and tranny and it didn't have the same automatic tranny hoses so I plugged it and used it as a thicker radiator.
02-21-2007, 07:39 PM
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Re: AutoZone Dual Core radiator!! (tobe1424)
ebay has dual core ones for cheap, but i believe the autozone one is P/N 432352 from a 95 Del Sol Dohc Vtec $98.99
02-21-2007, 07:51 PM
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yeah man ur right its 98.99 ima be buyin one myself for 20 bucks cheaper....i work at az so i get that 20% discount. but you can get other radiators from autozone jus go look in the perfomance book. we sell aem ems,and all their products. apexi avcr, vafc 2, exhaust downpipes bovs, turbo kits, turbonetics and alot others.....
02-22-2007, 04:07 AM
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Re: AutoZone Dual Core radiator!! (D21X)
yea like i said iwas going to get thaqt mishimoto one but i kinda need it right away....and my friend has that autozone one from a del sol on his civic and it at least looks a lot thicker than my stock one....so i guess for 100 bucks its not bad...its just that im going gsr boost in a couple of months so that s why i wanted some feedback on this AZ stuff
02-22-2007, 04:50 AM
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Re: AutoZone Dual Core radiator!! (dad0c402)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dad0c402 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have you tried the junkyard, always a good place to look if your in a rush. Dual cores are made for auto cars I believe. Mine came with one because it was auto, then i stuck in a manual motor and tranny and it didn't have the same automatic tranny hoses so I plugged it and used it as a thicker radiator.
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How do you conclude that the dual cores are made for auto cars only? Did the GSR come auto? Did the Type-R come auto? or the Si? get your facts strait. Do not assume!
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How do you conclude that the dual cores are made for auto cars only? Did the GSR come auto? Did the Type-R come auto? or the Si? get your facts strait. Do not assume!
02-22-2007, 04:58 AM
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Re: AutoZone Dual Core radiator!! (DaveSi677)
The dual core Del Sol radiator will not fit an auto because the car was ONLY offered in manual. Maybe an aftermarket company has made one dual core work with autos, but the OEM rad will not fit an auto.
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02-22-2007, 05:08 AM
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If you pick up the dual core from autozone or ebay it comes with AT fluid cooler ports at the bottom - thats the only reason why its considered "for autos"
you dont have to use these ports nor do you even have to cap them
before you ask, no you cannot use them as an oil cooler for the engine
you dont have to use these ports nor do you even have to cap them
before you ask, no you cannot use them as an oil cooler for the engine
02-22-2007, 04:30 PM
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Re: (pdiggitydogg)
Ill guess Ill give it a shot...i mean im looking more for reliablility. But i got to admit my friend fooled me when he told me he had an oem del sol one in his car
02-22-2007, 05:51 PM
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Re: (tobe1424)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tobe1424 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But if humidity and other **** get in their does that prohibit the longevity of the radiator?</TD></TR></TABLE>
not if its aluminum. You can always plug the holes...
not if its aluminum. You can always plug the holes...
02-22-2007, 07:54 PM
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Re: (tobe1424)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tobe1424 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so you i stick with the Autozone RAD or the ebay mishimoto one for 50 bucks more?</TD></TR></TABLE>
whichever is cheaper...copper has better cooling capabilities, but aluminum offers a bling factor as well as great cooling.
whichever is cheaper...copper has better cooling capabilities, but aluminum offers a bling factor as well as great cooling.
02-23-2007, 03:35 AM
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Re: AutoZone Dual Core radiator!! (EL Vap133)
forum sponser http://www.tunerzimage.com has the mishimoto for only $150 shipped!
02-23-2007, 06:27 AM
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Re: (tobe1424)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dad0c402 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have you tried the junkyard, always a good place to look if your in a rush. Dual cores are made for auto cars I believe. Mine came with one because it was auto, then i stuck in a manual motor and tranny and it didn't have the same automatic tranny hoses so I plugged it and used it as a thicker radiator.
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I think it's the same rad man.
B/c the manual rads have the nipples on the bottom for the transmissions go/return lines IF it was an automatic but aren't in use on a manual.
Though I could be wrong.
@ OP:
If it was me I'd go with an autozone rad, just b/c I don't care much. It'll work fine.
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I think it's the same rad man.
B/c the manual rads have the nipples on the bottom for the transmissions go/return lines IF it was an automatic but aren't in use on a manual.
Though I could be wrong.
@ OP:
If it was me I'd go with an autozone rad, just b/c I don't care much. It'll work fine.
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Re: (KimChiKid)
double-thickness SINGLE core FTW 
Many of the ebay Del Sol radiators for automatics use a single core thats 2x as thick/deep as a typical double-core rad. The fins are also use more metal to keep from ballooning out, esp at the front/read. I had a slimline fan pushed into my rad in an accident - despite being worn by the blades and bent in the center (think of a contact lense shape), it had zero leaks.
Many of the ebay Del Sol radiators for automatics use a single core thats 2x as thick/deep as a typical double-core rad. The fins are also use more metal to keep from ballooning out, esp at the front/read. I had a slimline fan pushed into my rad in an accident - despite being worn by the blades and bent in the center (think of a contact lense shape), it had zero leaks.
02-23-2007, 01:00 PM
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Re: (jdmthug)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmthug »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah man ur right its 98.99 ima be buyin one myself for 20 bucks cheaper....i work at az so i get that 20% discount. but you can get other radiators from autozone jus go look in the perfomance book. we sell aem ems,and all their products. apexi avcr, vafc 2, exhaust downpipes bovs, turbo kits, turbonetics and alot others.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
Does your store stock civic radiators, because you can't use the 20% discount on VDP's unless it's a special holiday. Then you only get 10% off.
Does your store stock civic radiators, because you can't use the 20% discount on VDP's unless it's a special holiday. Then you only get 10% off.