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Old May 6, 2003 | 12:55 PM
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Default What radiator are you using?

I have a B18C1 in my EG hatch and was wondering if the stock radiator should be sufficient in New Mexico type weather? I have no A/C, power steering, but my radiator is custom mounted in the center. Should I upgrade to Fluidyne's radiator, or will I stay cool, in the hot summer with a stock DX radiator?
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Old May 6, 2003 | 04:40 PM
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Default Re: What radiator are you using? (Spoon92)

you can do alittle hacking in the lower mount poiints and fit a GSR or ITR or LS radiator in there, might be your best bet for the buck.
I run a GSR rad. in my 92 Hatch with a GSR swap... the used GSR rad. from http://www.importautosalvage.com was like $80 shipped.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 05:06 PM
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Default Re: What radiator are you using? (owen_the_soyboy)

I run a stock 130k mile VX radiator in my B16 EG. No problems at all. Also have a new fan switch, thermostat, and water pump. As long as your cooling system is in good shape a stock EG radiator will work fine.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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Default Re: What radiator are you using? (Spoon92)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spoon92 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a B18C1 in my EG hatch and was wondering if the stock radiator should be sufficient in New Mexico type weather? I have no A/C, power steering, but my radiator is custom mounted in the center. Should I upgrade to Fluidyne's radiator, or will I stay cool, in the hot summer with a stock DX radiator?</TD></TR></TABLE>

your stock radiator should be sufficient. I have a C&R radiator though, reason being that my stock radiator was leaking from the fins and end tanks so I just replaced it with something better. kinda of overkill though.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 10:04 PM
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Default Re: What radiator are you using? (sleeperciv)

Some guys run the stock radiator which I guess is ok. But after going all out with my motor swap and painstakingly putting every detail together why not have the added protection of a dual core radiator.

I used a 00 Si radiator cost was 114.00 plus 10.00 in shipping had it the next day.
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Old May 7, 2003 | 02:50 PM
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Default Re: What radiator are you using? (RangerDan)

I spent way too much on my swap/car in general... so I bought a fluidyne and I like it a lot- my temps don't budge from normal no matter what the weather is like and no matter how hard I drive.
Either way a little extra protection (weather an oem upgrade or an aftermarket) is good for peace of mind.
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Old May 7, 2003 | 03:20 PM
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Default Re: What radiator are you using? (Spoon92)

del sol rad has dual core and fits in just like stock
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Old May 7, 2003 | 07:01 PM
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Default Re: What radiator are you using? (nsxmatt)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxmatt &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I run a stock 130k mile VX radiator in my B16 EG. No problems at all.</TD></TR></TABLE>

150K+ on my 92 VX with 99 B18C1 which has been in there for about 3 years now. Never has overheated, actually it hasn't went above the operating temp that the VX motor ran at.
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Old May 7, 2003 | 10:50 PM
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99 honda civic ex automatic radiator
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Old May 8, 2003 | 06:34 AM
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Default Re: What radiator are you using? (Spoon92)

Fluidyne would be nice but kinda expensive. I heard that the dual core ex automatics are also good and cheaper.
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Old May 8, 2003 | 07:39 AM
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Default Re: What radiator are you using? (B18cR-EG)

91 CRX HF with a B16. I have the stock radiator, and have never gone past the half mark. Like someone said before, as long as your cooling system is working properly, it will be fine.
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Old May 8, 2003 | 09:15 AM
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Default Re: What radiator are you using? (REDBARON)

i got pwr..its badass no temp change..and it runs cool all the time
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Old May 8, 2003 | 09:26 AM
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i can get you dual row rad for $85 + shipping
it comes with cooler for auto trans, but it'll fit right in.
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Old May 8, 2003 | 09:55 AM
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2 years with the B18C now, NO problems with the stock radiator
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Old May 8, 2003 | 10:59 AM
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i would never run a stock radiator again...so un reliable...could bust ne time...prolly won't kinda like lowerin your car on stock shocks...my luck isn't very good so i don't wanna press it
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Old May 8, 2003 | 03:10 PM
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i had a stock eg rad with the turbo and ac still. never overheated. but this time i had some money and have a fluidyne and a FAL.
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