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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 07:22 AM
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I have a 93 Civic Si and have a busted radiator. Just yesterday I was scolded by coolant gushing out and into my face. That hurt! Anyways, I noticed a bit of pressure bubbling up on the surface of the radiator, maybe I small crack or something, but not visible. It then got me thinking that I may be needing a new radiator sometime soon now, if not already, and am just wondering what's the biggest radiator I can toss into my car for best possible performance that will not require and modifications. Something that will fit in as is. (Sounds impossible as there are no brackets on left hand side) Space isn't a problem as I don't have an A/C (removed) and I have an empty "slot" on my right hand side. If larger radiator not possible, something for better performance would be nice. I am also looking for something that can be used w/ an H22. I should be getting one shortly. Any help would be nice.
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 07:26 AM
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Default Re: Radiator Upgrade (KNO3)

a full size teg radiator can fit with lil work....just add a mount.........or the Del Sol dual core radiator.........

but yes a full size to take up the whole front can be added........
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 07:46 AM
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If you want to put in a wider radiator you will HAVE to modify your car. Its relatively painless though. Steps here http://repo.jackmoves.com/view...bun46
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 08:04 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by monicle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you want to put in a wider radiator you will HAVE to modify your car. Its relatively painless though. Steps here http://repo.jackmoves.com/view...bun46</TD></TR></TABLE>

linky no worky!
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 08:08 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95hbMatt &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

linky no worky! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Try again. The server was running slow a bit ago. but I just tested it and worked fine.
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 08:25 AM
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Default Re: Radiator Upgrade (monicle)

I thinnk the dual core DOHC DelSol radiator is a better choice conpared to the wrok of installing a full length radiator.
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 08:32 AM
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Ok cool, works now! Where in the hell did you find an integra radiatior for $135???
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 08:37 AM
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since you are running a sohc, the inlet and outlet of the integra radiator would be too big. you would have to stretch the rad hose to fit it. best thing to get is a 92-95 civic EX automatic radiator. it is a dual core one with the proper size inlet/outlet.
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 08:55 AM
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Default Re: Radiator Upgrade (95hbMatt)

I bought a 1999 Integra GSR full size radiator from http://www.importautosalvage.com for $80 shipped last year and hacked my 1992 CX to mak eit fit, took about one hour. very simple. directions were on the original HYBRID site... aka http://hybrid2.honda-perf.org/....html
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