H22A Civic Stock Radiator but Mugen Thermostat
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H22A Civic Stock Radiator but Mugen Thermostat
Summer is coming again, and once in awhile I like to make the drive out to Palm Springs. However, with over 100 Degree temperatures, I have to make the commute at night because my car will overheat. or come close to it in over 100 Degree weather.
H22A, Currently Run Stock Civic Radiator w/ Stock H22A Thermostat, Stock H22A Switch.
Instead of getting a better radiator (del Sol Radiator), it's cheaper to get the Mugen Thermostar and Mugen Switch.
Don't you guys think that would work adequately?
H22A, Currently Run Stock Civic Radiator w/ Stock H22A Thermostat, Stock H22A Switch.
Instead of getting a better radiator (del Sol Radiator), it's cheaper to get the Mugen Thermostar and Mugen Switch.
Don't you guys think that would work adequately?
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Re: H22A Civic Stock Radiator but Mugen Thermostat (cpforyou)
Get the larger radiator, my buddy had an h22 eg with the same problems, dual core del sol rad fixed it. If i remember correctly it was around 100-120 bucks.
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Re: H22A Civic Stock Radiator but Mugen Thermostat (PURPLETERROR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PURPLETERROR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get the larger radiator, my buddy had an h22 eg with the same problems, dual core del sol rad fixed it. If i remember correctly it was around 100-120 bucks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Problem is that I have a custom front crossmember, and the drain plug practically touches it. A thicker radiator will not fit.
Problem is that I have a custom front crossmember, and the drain plug practically touches it. A thicker radiator will not fit.
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Re: H22A Civic Stock Radiator but Mugen Thermostat (cpforyou)
What about a dual rail radiator with a thinner fan. I have a H22 and I had the same problem with over heating and room in the bay. I just got a dual rail then I got a FAL thin fan. It was a perfect fit and I don't think it's gotten to the mid mark on the temp gauge since. Just an idea.
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Re: H22A Civic Stock Radiator but Mugen Thermostat (H22CREW)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by H22CREW »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What about a dual rail radiator with a thinner fan. I have a H22 and I had the same problem with over heating and room in the bay. I just got a dual rail then I got a FAL thin fan. It was a perfect fit and I don't think it's gotten to the mid mark on the temp gauge since. Just an idea. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I did think about it, but thicker radiator and thinner fan is more expensive tan a Mugen thermostat and switch.
Either way, I just went w/ OEM Thermostat and put it in. I'll just deal with it when I have to drive to Palm Springs in 100+ degree weather.
If anyone knows the best price for a thin fan, then I'd be up for that idea.
I did think about it, but thicker radiator and thinner fan is more expensive tan a Mugen thermostat and switch.
Either way, I just went w/ OEM Thermostat and put it in. I'll just deal with it when I have to drive to Palm Springs in 100+ degree weather.
If anyone knows the best price for a thin fan, then I'd be up for that idea.
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Re: H22A Civic Stock Radiator but Mugen Thermostat (cpforyou)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cpforyou »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Don't you guys think that would work adequately?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think they are junk. They have never proven to help anything. The problem you are overheating is not because of when your thermostat opens. You probably have a issue with your cooling system. I ran single core radiators on H22a swap in FL all the time with no problems (even datalogged the temps, the temps never went past 210).
I think they are junk. They have never proven to help anything. The problem you are overheating is not because of when your thermostat opens. You probably have a issue with your cooling system. I ran single core radiators on H22a swap in FL all the time with no problems (even datalogged the temps, the temps never went past 210).
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Re: H22A Civic Stock Radiator but Mugen Thermostat (Turbogixxer)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Turbogixxer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I think they are junk. They have never proven to help anything. The problem you are overheating is not because of when your thermostat opens. You probably have a issue with your cooling system. I ran single core radiators on H22a swap in FL all the time with no problems (even datalogged the temps, the temps never went past 210). </TD></TR></TABLE>
My temps don't go past 210 either. I'm almost always 200 degrees or lower. On a hot day, I'm at 202. There's the rare occasions I'm 204 degrees, and that's when the needle goes past half, and I just stop and let my car cool down.
I think they are junk. They have never proven to help anything. The problem you are overheating is not because of when your thermostat opens. You probably have a issue with your cooling system. I ran single core radiators on H22a swap in FL all the time with no problems (even datalogged the temps, the temps never went past 210). </TD></TR></TABLE>
My temps don't go past 210 either. I'm almost always 200 degrees or lower. On a hot day, I'm at 202. There's the rare occasions I'm 204 degrees, and that's when the needle goes past half, and I just stop and let my car cool down.
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