Since I swapped the R into my EK, I've been running it on the EK radiator/fan.

I would like to upgrade to a better radiator and fan. I like fluidyne, but it's just to damn expensive right now. I've read that I can use a radiator setup from an automatic 96+ civic (dual core, what's that mean?)..

Is this true, and if so how much better do you guys think it would be than a single fluidyne radiator replacement for the stock EK?

Also, is it worth it to invest in an aftermarket radiator cap and different thermostat? I'm really into making my engine run good, and efficiently. I also just did my own earthing system too.

Sorry if you think this is the wrong forum, I just like to ask the R guys since there seems to be so much knowledge in here, and more responses..

 

Another alternative would be to swap in a Teg radiator. Just relocate the bottom mounts and use two of the civic top mounts and your good to go.

 

At the very least, stick with what was originally on the motor. Which in this case is a full size radiator. It's not that hard to fit a DC spec radiator onto an EK chassis.

Koyo Integra Vs. OEM 00 Civic CX

 

you have a TON of choices.

You can get a DEL Sol radiator that is the same width but twice as thick (dual core) and about 130-150. You can also get PWR radiators from "EARL" on this board for 230-240 or so. They are full aluminum like the Fluidynes and Dual Core unlike the Fluidynes.

I am using a PWR with a FAL fan. I also have a Spoon Thermostat and Mugen Thermoswitch. My temp NEVER goes above "half-way" on the gauge. On cold days (40-50F here in Norcal) if I start the car and drive for the 5 mins it takes me to get to the freeway, the temp needle will be a 1/4 way up. Once on the freeway for about 20 mins it will reach just below half. But once I sit at a light for a few minutes the temp will go up to half-way and stay there, even on the freeway.

If you are in colder climates, you may want to skip on the thermostat and thermoswitch.

 

Koyo? Was that stock on some integra?

Thanks for the pics.

 

koyo is aftermarket.

but stock DC or del sol vtec dual core is your best budget choices, but bear in mind u have to lose AC for that cuz they are full row.

edit: for DC u also have to do some custom brackets so for full bolt on del sol is the way


[Modified by ITRinEJ1, 1:14 AM 12/2/2002]

 

go with the Koyo, it's grrrrrreat.. and it's not THAT expensive


[Modified by MooFX, 8:01 AM 12/2/2002]

 

I've been running a fluidine civic radiator on my Type-R and I've had no problems what so ever.

 

so far, probably, but wait until you finish a 25 minute lap session

 

Which Type R? One of the cars in your sig? gsR?

 

Is there any radiator where u can keep AC?

 

fluidyne, with fal fans.

 

hmm. I don't have an AC, so I'm gonna check into that. Thanks for the replies.

How about the radiator cap. Does that really do anything?

 

looks good.....much better then stock unit. My car usually runs at a little over middle...

 

Any radiator that is the same "half-width". Fluidyne, PWR, Del Sol.

The only time you will loose A/C in an EK is when you use a "FULL-Length" radiator like from a DC.

 

Yes the 96 with a B18C5 swaped into it.

Please tell me what is wrong with upgrading a motor in a GSR?

I based the performance of the radiator off the motor not on the car. Unless the car got something to do with the cooling efficiency?

 

yeah and I don't auto-x.

 

so how about that radiator cap? I have some spare change, should I get maybe a mugen or a spoon one?

 

Go for it, it's not expensive.

My friend lost a race because he was still running the ridiculous 0.9bar radiator cap that came with his KOYO (same one as pictured above). Needless to say, constant 7000+ rpm driving & 25 minutes later, he was out of coolant

 

What cap can you use for koyo radiators?

 

EF Civic, Prelude, or anything equivalent. Like the F-type Spoon radiator cap.






[Modified by Mario, 1:03 AM 12/3/2002]

 

Thanks

 

im thinking fluidyne....looks good