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what is the best Radiator and why????????

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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:04 AM
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Im going turbo in a month or so and im wanting to do all the other stuff first before I install the turbo..... plus my car is starting to over heat so i wanna fix it and now is as good as time as any to do it....... anything to help a honda tech member out thx guys
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:13 AM
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I would say for an oem honda one, gsr cause its pretty damn big but im wondering if you will have enough room since you are going turbo, that would be something youd have to search on since i dont know what motor your using, otherwise you could just get and after market dual core one, need more info on your setup
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:15 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pearlcfcivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would say for an oem honda one, gsr cause its pretty damn big but im wondering if you will have enough room since you are going turbo, that would be something youd have to search on since i dont know what motor your using, otherwise you could just get and after market dual core one, need more info on your setup</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah sorry its a jdm b18c so a half core is needed because the manifold will hit
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:20 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by craiger &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

yeah sorry its a jdm b18c so a half core is needed because the manifold will hit </TD></TR></TABLE>

no prob bob, I would definatly get an aftermarket dual core radiator, that should do you good
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:20 AM
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Dual Core DEL SOL, but i would get aftermarket ALUM

Upgrade T-stat and Fan switch and you're set
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:22 AM
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right but what brand is the best bang for the buck
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:22 AM
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you dont need a full size radiator for boost a half size would be fine if you use either an after market (PWR, Fluidyne, koyo) alluminum radiator or you could go with an OEM honda dual core radiator from a del sol. i used the del sol dual core in my boosted EG civic with no problems overheating. i would also recamend you get a higher pressure radiator cap, it will help alot with keeping coolant temps down.
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:26 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by craiger &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">right but what brand is the best bang for the buck </TD></TR></TABLE>

I think there all going to be fairly the same but, I would get some first hand testimonials
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by craiger &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">right but what brand is the best bang for the buck </TD></TR></TABLE>

alot of people here use the del sol dual core radiator with boost. unless your going for an all out extreame race set up the del sol radiator wil be plenty sufficent and about 250 less than any alluminum radiator.
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:49 AM
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I should also let u guys know that i get employee discount at the honda shop too so thx for the help
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 08:21 AM
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oem honda is always best but it depends on the motor build
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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dual core del sol, if you want an aluminum one go for C&R.
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