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Old 08-23-2006, 09:30 AM
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Im sure a few of you have seen me around here, and know im running a b20 vtec with built internals (and if didnt, you do now). i still have my stock radiator. i was overheating a little but i changed the rapiator cap (apparently the old one wasnt sealing) and now i havent had a problem. but the motor just runs really hot. The temp gauge stays were its supposed to, but it just seems hot. if i just run my blower (even at night) i get really warm air, warmer than my heater used to get with my 1.5 sohc.

so my question is what radiator do you guys recomend. i need something that can take california heat and the heat of a track.

also...heard that a prelude radiator (not sure what years, im thinkin 95?) fits in the front (since i have no a/c), but that you have to build brackets (not a problem) any knowledge on this would be cool. i bet i could get a radiator from a prelude for cheaper than a race radiator (since there are a 1000 auto salvage places near my house), but will it work as well?
Old 08-23-2006, 09:36 AM
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everything sound normal, as long as the gauge reads right then your fine, but of coarse it never hurts to go cooler. i would suggest like a fluidyne or koyo for the radiator. and you can always add a oil cooler. there's OEM and aftermarket.
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thanks

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I'd just go with an aftermarket dual core rather than going with a racing one or a used one.

I bought a new Koyo dual core for cheap.
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I try to follow OEM if I need OEM quality.
drop in a dual width teg radiator and you shouldn't ever over heat. (provided there isn't anything wrong of course)
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