so i've done some research and since i might be needing a new radi8tor, i came across the dual core's. i heard automatics and del sol's radiator are good for 92-95 hb. they said it fits right in perfectly and keeps the car cooler.

what do you guys think about the radiators on ebay? which websites has the best deals?

aluminum or plastic?

 

on ebay they all say "racing" and there so many of them i'm not sure which one to buy?

can somebody point me to the right direction? give me the website and part number?

my car is stock and plan on being stock with the dual core radiator.

 

even the crx si radiator are bigger than my '92 cx.

 

If your car is stock, then your stock single core radiator is sufficient. Upgrading for no reason, especially if your current radiator isn't leaking, will serve no purpose and you won't notice the difference.

 

in a state of confusion.

 

what blk00ej8 is trying to say is if you gonna keep your car stock then you dont need a dual just buy a new stock radi for you cx. the only realy i went dual is because i put a swap in my car. a stock NEW radi will save you a lot more money then putting a dual performance radi in your car

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondateg10 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what blk00ej8 is trying to say is if you gonna keep your car stock then you dont need a dual just buy a new stock radi for you cx. the only realy i went dual is because i put a swap in my car. a stock NEW radi will save you a lot more money then putting a dual performance radi in your car</TD></TR></TABLE>lets say i go on a long road trip; which one will keep my car cooler? the stock cx radiator or the del sol vtec dual core?

 

a dual will keep you car cooler. if your not worried about the money go with the dual but a stock radi will be good enough. and that just saying your radi is your problem now

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondateg10 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a dual will keep you car cooler. if your not worried about the money go with the dual but a stock radi will be good enough. and that just saying your radi is your problem now</TD></TR></TABLE>

hey, i just made a quick phone bang to a-zone. you know how much they quoted me on the 96-97 del sol dohc and 95 ex vtec? freakin $349! and my stock $92.

where do these guys order their dual cores at? if it's at that price, i might as well go stock 92 cx, hondateg10!

 

exactly! i bought my dual core from a friend for 150 so they are not cheap. if you would like you can pm me and i can try and walk you through some quick steps before you go and buy a radi.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by G2_Fella &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lets say i go on a long road trip; which one will keep my car cooler? the stock cx radiator or the del sol vtec dual core?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Both will keep your car the same temp. Your stock radiator is made to cool your car sufficiently, and while a dual core has the capacity for more cooling, it doesn't mean your car is going to run cooler. There are things like your thermostat opening temp and your coolant temp switch for your fan that will keep your coolant at about the same temperature either way.

 

here's what i found so far:

http://www.radiatorexpress.com...69074

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Blk00EJ8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Both will keep your car the same temp. Your stock radiator is made to cool your car sufficiently, and while a dual core has the capacity for more cooling, it doesn't mean your car is going to run cooler. There are things like your thermostat opening temp and your coolant temp switch for your fan that will keep your coolant at about the same temperature either way.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ding ding ding. Somebody finally gets it.
If you want your car to run cooler get a cooler thermostat.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Blk00EJ8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Both will keep your car the same temp. Your stock radiator is made to cool your car sufficiently, and while a dual core has the capacity for more cooling, it doesn't mean your car is going to run cooler. There are things like your thermostat opening temp and your coolant temp switch for your fan that will keep your coolant at about the same temperature either way.</TD></TR></TABLE>so i guess a dual core is a no no for me then?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by G2_Fella &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">here's what i found so far:

http://www.radiatorexpress.com...69074

</TD></TR></TABLE>my bad guys, this one is single core.

 

If your car isn't overheating there is no need for a bigger radiator, and the thermostat is what regualtes temp anyways.

Your engine actually runs less efficently at lower temps anyways,the reason to run colder thermostats is to avoid detonation.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kustomizingkid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If your car isn't overheating there is no need for a bigger radiator, and the thermostat is what regualtes temp anyways.

Your engine actually runs less efficently at lower temps anyways,the reason to run colder thermostats is to avoid detonation.</TD></TR></TABLE>it only overheats when i go far like 2 hours or more. normal driving around town it does not overheat.

what could be the problem?

i will definately buy new radiator but not sure as to which one.-dual or single.

 

find the problem to your overheating first before you spend cash.

make sure you have no air in your cooling system (bleed it).
make sure you have no leaks.
check your thermostat (mine wasn't seated properly and gave me probs).
try a known good radiator cap.

and ive heard good stories about those nice looking dual core radiators from ebay. search up other people's reviews with them first though.

 

how's $122 and some change? not bad huh? plus free shipping?

http://catalog.worldpac.com/ib...iator

 

good news: they're made in japan(koyo manufacture) plastic /copper dual core.

free shipping for sure!

 

if it takes your car 2 hours to overheat, your problem is NOT your radiator. Save your money.
Get a new thermostat, some coolant flush stuff and a new radiator cap.
Flush everything out and start with a fresh 50/50 coolant mix.
When's the last time your water pump was done?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IslandSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if it takes your car 2 hours to overheat, your problem is NOT your radiator. Save your money.
Get a new thermostat, some coolant flush stuff and a new radiator cap.
Flush everything out and start with a fresh 50/50 coolant mix.
When's the last time your water pump was done?</TD></TR></TABLE>

as stated before, it has been done twice. replaced t-stat(2 times), flushed out coolant(2 times), and a new radiator cap.

water pump was replaced 2 years ago along with the t-belt.

 

Just get a new OEM radiator. My bros 95 dx had a massive overheating problem for a while. checked water pump then looked real hard and found a crack in the radiator. check hoses too. also, regular maintainance is important, as is not running your car into the ground for that 2 hours.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by musclehead954 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just get a new OEM radiator. My bros 95 dx had a massive overheating problem for a while. checked water pump then looked real hard and found a crack in the radiator. check hoses too. also, regular maintainance is important, as is not running your car into the ground for that 2 hours. </TD></TR></TABLE>

i've never abuse my car. i babied her since day one. i always change oil and filter every 3k miles or 3 months, whichever one comes first. i'm hoping it's not the head gasket. i hope a new radiator will solve this matter. who knows how long the radiator's been there considering the car being 16 years old. i replaced the distributor cap and rotor too, and that thing was shot dark and burnt like a over toast bagel.