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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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Hi guys

Im bilding a civic d16y7 turbo set up and im changing my radiator but i not to sure what to take between the 2 row or the 3 row is there a big diferance ? And i dont want it to overheat :p

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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 06:00 AM
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Default Re: Help with 2row or 3 row radiator !? :p

You should be fine with either. The 3 row usually makes for a thicker core, increasing capacity. The more rows, the more surface area the coolant sees while traveling through the radiator, thus making it more efficient. The only possibly "downside" to having a 3 row is the capacity increase, making your car take slightly longer to warm up.
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 06:11 AM
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Default Re: Help with 2row or 3 row radiator !? :p

Ok thanks for the answer
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by cvcrcr99
You should be fine with either. The 3 row usually makes for a thicker core, increasing capacity. The more rows, the more surface area the coolant sees while traveling through the radiator, thus making it more efficient. The only possibly "downside" to having a 3 row is the capacity increase, making your car take slightly longer to warm up.
Yes. it does take a little longer to warm.
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 07:23 AM
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Default Re: Help with 2row or 3 row radiator !? :p

Tanks guys im going to order a 3 row

Go big or go home lol
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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i wouldn't bother with the 3 row. your d series will blow up before the radiator becomes an issue.
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 08:00 AM
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Default Re: Help with 2row or 3 row radiator !? :p

Maybe but a thiker rad is not a bad thing to have when you have 300whp and its 30 degree out side
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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i guess. i have a 2 row and making 480whp and its working fine.
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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Doesn't mater if the rad is efficient.
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Default Re: Help with 2row or 3 row radiator !? :p

2or3 row rad are pretty good as i can see of what you guys are talking about .
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