Smalller radiator in CRX??

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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Hey guys. I'm trying to fit in a turbo in an 88 CRX. I've allready taken out the A/C and condensor and discovered that I need a half size radiator as well.. I bought one for a 90's civic thats 15"x15" but is about 2-3 inches too tall and hit the hood.

Has anyone had this same issue and bought a different radiator from a different car or how did you solve this? I'm thinking about just leaning it forward making a brace to hold it and cutting some of the hood brace but obviously dont what to do that.

BTW I'm having the same trouble with my wastegate.

Damn I hope its worth it.. Thanks
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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some people lean. some people cut the rad support and then it fits without the lean.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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1. lean it back and custom make a brace.

2. get a dodge neon radiator
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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for what year? the ones I've just looked at seen dont look any smaller..
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 03:21 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by planoguy36 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">for what year? the ones I've just looked at seen dont look any smaller..</TD></TR></TABLE>
95-99 Dodge Neon NON-AC, make sure you specify NON-A/C, this rad works good, I have had zero issues with it on my K swap. Ive also heard that a 90ish VW GTI rad is half size and works good. Do a search on here for the neon rad, it can be found new online for fairly cheap
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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for what year? the ones I've just looked at seen dont look any smaller..
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by planoguy36 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">for what year? the ones I've just looked at seen dont look any smaller..</TD></TR></TABLE>
read the bold print...
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by K20EF8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">95-99 Dodge Neon NON-AC, make sure you specify NON-A/C, this rad works good, I have had zero issues with it on my K swap. Ive also heard that a 90ish VW GTI rad is half size and works good. Do a search on here for the neon rad, it can be found new online for fairly cheap</TD></TR></TABLE>
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