2 questions... I tried a search but I keep getting FOR SALE posts. Will a DA radiator drop right into an EF? And if so, is there any advantage to using a GSR radiator over an LS? And will the AEM fuel filter work with the EF? I see that it is top to bottom, but as long as the banjo bolts screw in properly I don't see why it wouldn't work. Does it?

 

anyone?

 

Dunno I'm personally running a 90-93 Integra LS radiator in my EF. Reason being is my original Ef radiator with plastic endtanks cracked on me. Metal endtanks ftw . Hope that was of some help to you. As for the AEM fuel filter, I have no experience there so I have no idea.

 

Yes, thank you. So, you didn't have to make any modifications to fit the radiator, correct?

 

The da rad bolts right in it was a little tight fitting on the botton but it went in, The outlet hoses are bigger for b-series engines so if you have a d-series in it you will have to stretch the hoses over the outlets a bit. Its about double the capacty of the stock rad, its double core, and the stock was single core,

I dont think the fuel filter will work ef uses 2 banjo bolts the eg/dc have a hard line going to the filter on the bottom not a banjo.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Crx Jimmy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The da rad bolts right in it was a little tight fitting on the botton but it went in, The outlet hoses are bigger for b-series engines so if you have a d-series in it you will have to stretch the hoses over the outlets a bit. Its about double the capacty of the stock rad, its double core, and the stock was single core,

I dont think the fuel filter will work ef uses 2 banjo bolts the eg/dc have a hard line going to the filter on the bottom not a banjo.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks for the info!
I went to your page, its funny, my EF looks just like yours right down to the color. I even have rust in the same spot on my brake booster and discoloration on the lower engine bay... must be a northeast thing!

I need the extra cooling because of my B20/VTEC build, and was hoping for some increased fuel flow through the filter as well (aside from the obvious stuff like upgrading my FPR, fuel pump and injectors). So what options are there for an upgraded Honda fuel filter? I'm having a hard time removing the hard line coming in to the primary fuel hose, and I don't want to break my fuel line, so I'm trying to utilize the existing setup somehow

 

Is the motor still in your car? If it isn't I'd highly recommend upgrading to all AN lines and hardware in addition to an inline fuel filter. Makes getting to the back of the engine a bit easier and it looks quite aesthetically pleasing .

Otherwise...bump for an answer for you as I'm sure other people would like to know as well .

 

bump

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1989CivicSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is the motor still in your car? If it isn't I'd highly recommend upgrading to all AN lines and hardware in addition to an inline fuel filter. Makes getting to the back of the engine a bit easier and it looks quite aesthetically pleasing .

Otherwise...bump for an answer for you as I'm sure other people would like to know as well . </TD></TR></TABLE>It looks like this:

Except with less stuff in it now

 

Dude, just go for the AN fittings and stainless braided hose. You have plenty of room to work in there before the motor goes in so you'd might as well do it now as opposed to later if you change your mind . Just soak the hell out the fuel line nut with penetrating fluid and knock at it with a hardline wrench (the kind that wraps around the nut ).

Trust me when I say it's worth it .

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1989CivicSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Dunno I'm personally running a 90-93 Integra LS radiator in my EF. Reason being is my original Ef radiator with plastic endtanks cracked on me. Metal endtanks ftw . Hope that was of some help to you. As for the AEM fuel filter, I have no experience there so I have no idea. </TD></TR></TABLE>

The metal tanks bring up a VERY important point. I have actually tried a number of different DA radiators in my CRX. And from what I have found, the aftermarket radiators with the metal tanks are the ONLY ones that will actually work. The plastic tanks on the OEM-style radiators are too tall, and will interfere with the hood closing. But the metal tanks are MUCH lower, so clearance is not a problem. This is probably a result of the fact that there is a dual core radiator available for the 1988-1991 Wagovan. So in order to reduce cost, aftermarket companies probably use the same tanks for both radiators.

In any case, I highly recommend an all-metal DA radiator if you have a Civic/CRX with a B-series swap. If not, an aftermarket all-metal dual core radiator for a Wagovan is a better idea.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by StorminMatt &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

The metal tanks bring up a VERY important point. I have actually tried a number of different DA radiators in my CRX. And from what I have found, the aftermarket radiators with the metal tanks are the ONLY ones that will actually work. The plastic tanks on the OEM-style radiators are too tall, and will interfere with the hood closing. But the metal tanks are MUCH lower, so clearance is not a problem. This is probably a result of the fact that there is a dual core radiator available for the 1988-1991 Wagovan. So in order to reduce cost, aftermarket companies probably use the same tanks for both radiators.

In any case, I highly recommend an all-metal DA radiator if you have a Civic/CRX with a B-series swap. If not, an aftermarket all-metal dual core radiator for a Wagovan is a better idea.</TD></TR></TABLE>The only radiators I can find have plastic end tanks. Where did you get yours?

 

I have a plastic tank version, it fits fine.

Also the stock fuel filter is not really an obstruction. It can flow plenty.

 

DA radiator will fit.

Thank Wes Vann:
http://www.performanceforum.co....html
http://honda.hybrids.jp/tech/h...shtml

 

Thanks... great info!!!