I was wondering who has done it and what kits you used. Maybe some pictures also if thats possible on where its installed and how it looks.

thanks

 

no one has any information ?

 

I can't think of a reason why you'd actually need one.

 

The reason im looking in to it is because i live in the desert. i have gone through 2 head gaskets and i want to try to do what i can to keep my engine as cool as i can so i dont stress my engine or go through another head gasket.

 

Definitely look into replacing the radiator with something aftermarket. Mishimoto makes an all aluminum drop-in radiator for the 01-05 Civics, which would greatly improve your car's cooling capacity (you could combine this with an aftermarket set of fans that provide more air flow, as well). Also, running a thermostat that has a lower operating temp, will force coolant into the radiator sooner.

Here's the Mishimoto: http://www.mishimoto.com/mishimoto-h...tor-01-05.html


As for an oil cooler, it can be done... but I do not know how to plumb one on a D17.

 

thanks.. i have also been looking in to an aftermarket radiator. do you like the full size radiators or the smaller ones better? As for putting the oil cooler on isnt a problem. They do have some cool kits that are very easy to install. I was only wondering who has done it and how they like it. Maybe the radiator and all you listed will do the job.

 

Oil Cooler Link

here is a link to a kit simillar to all the ones i have seen for it. very easy to install.

 

i dont think an oil cooler is going to help with your headgasket issues. you have other problems you need to address.

before you say anything, i lived in the desert for 4 years where temps regularly saw 120+ and my car never overheated with the stock cooling system.

 

I would definitely go with a full-size radiator, to be honest. You get better heat dispersion on the larger radiators.

 

No I know the oil temp has nothing to do with the head gasket. I just wanted to do what I could to lower temps in the motor. But you're right thanks.

 

Great. I will order one after i get my tax refund lol. Thanks.

 

Head to the forced induction section and the Track/roadrace section. There are about 2 threads already done on oil cooler setups and what to put together.Its better than that kit that w as linked above, that's for sure.

 

Great. Thanks for the heads up. I'll check it out.

 

Where in the dessert are you from? I just moved to az from wa

 

I live in Palmdale ,ca. Not as hot as Arizona, but it gets up there.