I just picked up my Turbo CRX LSV ride this weekend but I have a problem. I'm currently using a factory Del sol radiator and the engine over heats after a few runs down the block. We at the shop checked just about everything and with out a doubt the radiator is deff heat soaked.


I'm on a budget and in need of a radiator that will flow really good but can't be much bigger then the del sol radiator. The Del Sol is a perfect fit any bigger then that the turbo will not clear. I'm trying to minimize any more fabing if possible.


Any suggestions?


I'm currently looking on ebay...


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Modified by sonzilla at 8:51 PM 6/16/2007

 

How big is the intercooler?

If you are 100% sure it is from heatsoak try wrapping the DP if it runs next to the rad. You can also try running your fan to a switch or constant.

 

yeah.. ive never heard of high flow radiators..

I would wrap everything you can with heat wrap.. also make a heat shield for the manifold so it blocks as much heat as it can from the radiator.

usually those dual core radiators from the del sols are pretty good.

 

I wrapped my manifold, downpipe, and dumptube. I also have a high flow fan, and my car never over heats, even after tons of pulls.

I'm using a dodge neon radiator which is about the size of an EG half rad.

So yeah, wrap up what you can and see if you can get those underhood temps down a bit.

 

So you guys think the Del sol radiator should be efficient enough?

I do have a really big Intercooler a buddy gave it to me way back for dirt cheap. It's deffenantly a tall core about 13" in height covering pretty much all of the radiators face.

I know the intercooler is playing a role in blocking some of head wind. But I was trying to avoid replacing the core. The only thing I got wrapped is the downpipe.

 

Order a del slo/civic radiator that has provisions for auto-tranny coolant lines, and it will be 2x thickness. You can get them on ebay for ~$60, I prefer the ones with the single, 2x deep core, it holds a bit more water and transmits heat a bit better to the fins (more contact area). Regardless, you should wrap your hot stuff up, it will make a WORLD of a difference.