I would like to install a full size rad out of a dc2 into my ej8 and i was wondering if anyone is running this set up and how the got the radiator to stay in place but no ghetto way please

this is my bay and im really not happy with that empty space where the ac stuff used to be plus i have a spoon thermoswitch so i might as well improve the cooling system

 

one of the sexiest bay i have ever seen in my life....wire tucked look good

 

that spoon certified it looks like

 

For the radiator just take a look at a dc2 and see if the holes from your ac line up close enough to just bolt on the radiator as if it was stock

 

I've seen ek's with full size rad's but i would like to know if its from a dc2/c5 or whatever and how its held in place

 

thank you

 

bump for some answers

 

The mounting points are different between the EG6 and DC2 and I don't think your AC brackets line up with a DC2 radiator.

However some companies make fullsize radiators that use the stock EG6 mounting points.

 

his car is not an eg... ej/ek

 

Oh well crap, I always forget this section includes EK cars too... >.<

 

hmm might have to do some fab work on the mounting brackets down below. as for the top radiators stays, i believe u would have to make custom radiator stays. i dont own a ek or have done this mod before so im not 100% sure on this. just trying to help with what i think would be a good idea. nice engine bay

 

Thanx man , i figured i was gonna have to do some work in order to drop that radiator in there but im not sure if anyone has any pictures of this they would be greatly appreciated

 

i think you use the lower radiator and ac thing, 1 each side, and then you will just just have to get another rad stay and put it in.

 

Im using a 99 prelude full size rad in my ek hatch.

 

Pictures? im not planing on using an oem rad thou im gonna run mishimoto

 

Holes dont line up to bolt the radiator stay and i dont wanna drill anything

 

Custom mounts it is then.

 

x2

 

now I wanna see this.. pictures please

 

that makes 2 of us

 

that bay is HOT..

before you start the work just find a way to set it in there and see if you like the look.. idk just to make sure you like the new look if you havent already done it

 

x10!!

 

you going to have to.
i was talking about on the bottom of the core support where the condensor sits,

unless your going to only use 1 stay you will have to drill.

 

I havnt done it yet but i would like to improve the cooling system a bit, since i will also add 2 10" mishimoto fans , samco hoses , mishimoto thermostat and mishimoto fanswitch

 

why dont you use some of your sheet metal skillz and make a half schroud to re direct some air.bend in a top lip to fill in the space.polish it up and your good to go. use some card board to make a template first, some you only have to do it once. good luck.