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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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I was wondering if i should use a small civic aftemarket radiator or a a full one that comes on a integra on my da. I need a radiator anyway and just needed a little hellp
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 02:38 AM
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Your question is rather vague. It depends on what manifold you plan to use. You aren't going to have to much luck running a full radiator with a topmount. If its a log style manifold you can get away with it depending on which one.
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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just get an aftermarket civic half sized radiator so you wont have to worry about space issues
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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thanks for the help

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just get an aftermarket civic half sized radiator so you wont have to worry about space issues
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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you want to run the largest aluminium radiator that will fit.
you only want to run a half size if you have to
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by riceball777
you want to run the largest aluminium radiator that will fit.
you only want to run a half size if you have to
agreed. Full size if you can. However, decide on your manifold/turbo choice, get that in there and than see what you can get away with. No point getting a radiator first.

I run a full rad with 2 12" fans on my DSM, wouldn't have it any other way. Unless i HAD too...
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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What whp can you run up too on stock radiator
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Definitely run the biggest radiator possible. I dont care what anyone else tells you. I ran a half in my Integra years ago with poor results. Switching to a full size made all the difference in the world.
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by LilJohn198807
What whp can you run up too on stock radiator
as much as your setup will make.
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