Radiator and a Turbo in a CRX, Here's how! Lots of pics

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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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Got my Neukin manifold and had this in mind from the start. Alex at Neukin worked with me and hooked me up with a kick *** manifold/3inch DP and Turbo. After lots of measuring and thinking I decided to mount the radiator under the t-bar.

First I cut the bracket that the condensor mounted to out.

This is the C&R radiator 3/4 style btw

next I mounted the Radiator under the t-bar


Here is a peek with the t-bar installed


here is the mount setup, used a fabbed up angle aluminum with rubber bushing to take some of the shock of a lowered car. bolted in and using the radiator lower tabs.


Another view, sorry I was standing on my head, you can see the tab coming through the bracket.


Top view with everything mounted. Nice and clean



Front View


May not interest all but thought I would share. Should be running soon!
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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That's awsome bro, send this to Forced induction they would love to see it as well .
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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Thanks, posted it there too.
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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what all did u have to do to make this work im thinkin boiut doin it instead of payin over 300 for a pwr rad
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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how are you planning to get that rad cap off? take the t bar off?
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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for the price of the CR rad, u could bought a full race one that fits..
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mrtoastyjr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how are you planning to get that rad cap off? take the t bar off?</TD></TR></TABLE>
a lil bit more of custom fabbin would solve that problem give it a try b/c that cap looks to be a PITA unless you have another cap in the system somewhere not seen
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16_madman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a lil bit more of custom fabbin would solve that problem give it a try b/c that cap looks to be a PITA unless you have another cap in the system somewhere not seen</TD></TR></TABLE>

How often do you actually pull the cap? Usually you fill and check the overflow tank unless doing some work to the cooling system, then it looks like 2 10mm bolts and it's off and out of the way. I haven't pulled my radiator cap in months, 2 bolts every few months doesn't sound like a big issue.
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Thats new to me!
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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full races pwr radiator fits with some turbo kits, not all, including theres wit a 3in downpipe.. nice setup though..
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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Full races radiator is not for turbo setups, check their website.

And this is a larger radiator and I already own this one.

4 bolts isn't that big a deal, and its better to me than the gangster lean EG Radiators.

If you don't like it no biggie, I know there are lots of people that want options.
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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i agree with u if ure talking to me, im been looking 4 a way to mount mine. i have been through about three rads since i started this project, and seening what u did gives me more ideas.. i like ure setup, congrats .. and as far as taking 4 bolts every once in while , i see no problems with that...
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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Its all good, just sharing ideas with those in need. I've gotten more than my share from here so I try to give when possible. I can deal with the HT haters, lord knows I teach 5th graders for a living.
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Looks good, I'm also looking for ideas regarding the radiator with my turbo setup. How much was the radiator?
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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thanks guys.
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nowentaquit &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thats new to me! </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 07:59 AM
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[QUOTE=88crxvtec]Full races radiator is not for turbo setups.

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ok thats why i run one on my setup..

good reasons, hell if u own that rad already and can make it fit great.



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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 09:16 AM
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I am just telling what their website and those at full race have stated.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 88crxvtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Full races radiator is not for turbo setups, check their website.

And this is a larger radiator and I already own this one.

4 bolts isn't that big a deal, and its better to me than the gangster lean EG Radiators.

If you don't like it no biggie, I know there are lots of people that want options.</TD></TR></TABLE>
really..i was usiing one in my setup....could you pm what you have heard about it.

Setup looks good man...boost and full length raditiator
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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good job man... all you need to do now is go to the track and post some times
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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i pop my cap to refill it b/c it leaks

i'm in the market for a new radiator but i'm leaning towards the eg setup w/a x member to prevent gangster lean
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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your tranny is nice. is it powdercoated?
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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looks sick, good work
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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Crazy! Nice work!
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