Like the title says, I'm looking to buy a drop in radiator that has better cooling for my B16A1 than the stock CRX Si one. I don't want to spend $300+ on an aluminum one. I also would prefer not to get a half width, in my experience those, even if they are dual-core, cool worse than stock.

So what year/model would I want to buy for?

 

The last time I checked, the Del Sol had a dual core radiator that was almost a direct swap, or you could try a Dodge Neon (ugly, I know, but it is a worthy upgrade). I am unsure of the years, but from my understanding the Si Del Sols had the dual core that work quite nicely with the B series motors.

 

And didn't the Del Sol VTEC come with both a B16 and a half width radiator? Seemed to cool fine from the factory if it did.

 

I believe you are correct. This dude could also look into the Dodge Neon radiator, that is one of the only non Honda upgrades you can do, reliably that is.

 

DA radiator is bigger, shouldn't that fit?

 

Ya know, I tried that with my D15, but it didn't fit very well, and my 88 EF full sized single core actually cooled better, it doesnt make sense go figure (I think the one I obtained was cracked anyways). I know the DA is only a hair taller and wider, and is almost a direct fit. If you can find a good condition it might work fine.

A friend of mine has a supercharged B20 in his DA, and his OEM stock radiator works fine.

 

Yes, the DA radiator is pretty much a perfect fit. if you have an HF or standard, you need to get the driver side top bracket, but the DX and Si already have it.

if you are buying new, look for a "heavy duty" version, they are double core, like the DA radiator.

The Del Sol radiator doesn't quite bolt in perfectly, and you have to lean it back a bit so it doesn't hit the hood.

 

the da radiator is a good upgrade. i got a crx radiator from absoluteradiator.com its twice the thickness of stock and drops straight in. it keeps my 11:1 all motor ls down at 180 even sitting in traffic in 85 degree heat! the best part is it was only like 130 bucks shipped!

 

I have a stock CRX Si radiator on my ITR motor, it NEVER overheats. I wail on that thing on the track, and it doesn't care. I can let it idle all day, no problem. I don't know how much more you can need, unless you have a serious turbo and do enduros on the sun or something.

 

get the DA one. its sick.

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sick thick. its a real right fit, so on YOUR car it might not fit 100% perfect, but it did on mine.

i havent used a radiator fan in over 2 years, with this radiator.
i sat in drivetrhough for 15 minutes before it started to overheat.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by johnzm &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get the DA one. its sick.

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sick thick. its a real right fit, so on YOUR car it might not fit 100% perfect, but it did on mine.

i havent used a radiator fan in over 2 years, with this radiator.
i sat in drivetrhough for 15 minutes before it started to overheat.</TD></TR></TABLE>


exactly what i used when i had mine, it fit 100% perfect in my car, but if you have an HF you will need the driver side radiator mounting bracket

 

LOL, nice blue zip ties holding the filter on.

 

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those are special JDM light weight power ties proven to add 10hp

 

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those are special JDM light weight power ties proven to add 10hp </TD></TR></TABLE>

you should have got the yellow ones i heard they give gains of up to 20hp!

 

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you should have got the yellow ones i heard they give gains of up to 20hp!</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

THANKS GUYS FOR THE VOTE OF CONFIDENCE, THE PIC IS OLD, THE ZIPTIES WERE PAINTED RED/YELLOW TO MAKE MORE POWER, BUT IN THE END IT ONLY MADE 157WHP WITH A BONE STOCK B16 MOTOR I REALLY THOUGHT THE YELLOW/RED WOULD GIVE ME THAT EXTRA 2 HP BUT OH WELL..

 

At least they weren't Bungees, they only give a 2-3 HP gain. You did the right thing!

 

Thanks for all the advice guys. Exactly what I was looking for.

The reason I need the upgraded cooling is because I have an one hour drive to work. Luckily for me there is no traffic so I'm doing 5000RPM+ on average the whole way. Those high RPMs for that long really make the motor hot.

 

I'm running the Modine brass topped "DA" radiator and love it. (Being old, plastic radiator caps just seems wrong)

One thing you need to think about is the radiator hose size also. I've got a B18c, so the hose size works. It may be an issue with D motor hoses.

Wes

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Wes V &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm running the Modine brass topped "DA" radiator and love it. (Being old, plastic radiator caps just seems wrong)

One thing you need to think about is the radiator hose size also. I've got a B18c, so the hose size works. It may be an issue with D motor hoses.

Wes</TD></TR></TABLE>


autozone flex hose sucka!

 

I have an aluminum 2 core Subaru crosflow radiators Im going to retro fit into my CRX. They should do a good job.

 

I found a site with the upgraded 2 row radiator made for the CRX Si. So I'm deciding between that and the DA one. What model/engine/tranny Integra do I order it for? Or are they all the same? I see there seems to be different ones depending on engine and whether the tranny is manual or automatic.

 

Like Wes V pointed out, the DA radiator will accept the larger b-series hoses.
With aftermarket rads, they often times will included the nipples for the tranny
cooler, no matter if you order one for an auto or manual. Often, but not always.


In your case, just get a DA radiator for a manual trans car.