Have a 88 civic hatch, putting in a B18a swap into it, the civic had no radiator when i got it so any thoughts on what radiator i will need, car will be boosted after i make sure it runs with the swap good.....thanx

 

youre year civics' original radiator or del sol vtec twin core radiator(not direct bolt in, but you can buy crossmember) would work along with the cooling fan.

 

The problem with a turbo B swap in an EF is the room, you will have little of it. Fitting an aftermarket header is somtimes even a task (depending on the mount kit) with the stock full length radiator. You can go the EG radiator route or even a Dodge Neon radiator. No joke, it's actually half sized like the EG radiator but is an easier fit... Do a search and check it out.

 

VILLAN ....So your saying a neon will work, any particular year or model of neon? thanx for the help

 

HONDACURA ..Since my civic was the SI get the radiator for the SI also obviously right?

 

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I don't like using stock Civic/CRX radiators for B-series swaps. The problem is not so much lack of cooling capacity (except with A/C on 100+ degree days) as it is hose issues. Specifically, the hose nipples on a B-series motor are larger than those on the stock radiator. This means that you will have to either try to stretch stock-size hoses over the nipples on the motor or neck B-series hoses over the smaller nipples on the stock radiator. And either way, it is a pain in the butt. If the car does not already have a radiator, do yourself a favor and get one that is appropriate for your setup rather than a stock SI radiator. For boost, you could get a Del Sol VTEC or 1999-2000 SI half width radiator. Unlike the single cam radiators of the same years, these radiators also have the right sized hose nipples. On the other hand, SOME 1990-1993 Integra dual core radiators will also fit. I found one made by CSF at Pick-And-Pull. And it fits PERFECTLY. Just keep in mind that not all will. For instance, a stock Honda radiator for an Integra WON'T fit. Of course, if you can get one that fits, then this is by far the best option from a cooling standpoint. Just keep in mind it won't fit with a turbo.