I tossed my original radiator because the fins were falling out and the car would overheat while sitting at stop lights or traffic but would cool down when I got air through it. So I went and bought a radiator from a local for $50 hoping that I could toss it in and be ok. It was from a DC Integra so I figured that it would be pretty close. Should have searched that one first. Anyways I thought then that I could just then cut the sides of that area out and squeeze it in but now that I look at it, it seems like it is also taller. Is it even worth it to do or should I just sell it and find a DA specific radiator? Im trying to get away for cheap because this is my DD that I will be selling soon.

 

Fins on a radiator have nothing to do with over-heating when you're stopped. Check your fans.

 

Will do that, but I tossed the radiator cause it was really bad. Over half the fins were missing.

 

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.. And if your fans still don't turn on when your stopped check your thermo fan switch and your thermostat.

 

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Ok, well that would make a difference.

I've never actually tried to do this swap, but give it a shot. It only takes a few mins to do (unless it's an auto) so give it a shot.

Would like to hear about the outcome for future reference

 

The problem that I see now is not that of the sides, it looks easy to cut into the support area and widen the area to accommodate the width. I feel that the height might be the problem but its hard to figure out because I can not see in their with the hood closed. I dont want to start cutting unless Im positive the height will be fine.

Now Im looking into just selling this radiator and picking up a Civic rad somewhere.

 

I put a DC radiator in my DA, I don't know if it will help mine is a fluidyne, I cut out the braces that the rediator sits on and then re-welded them a little lower and with the right width between them. Then made my own braces for the top to keep it in place.

 

I cant weld and do not really want to cut much of anything.

Figuring just to sell it and get either a Civic unit which is not as tall or just a stock unit.