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stock civic 1/2 size radiator, cool enough for boost??

Old Feb 7, 2007 | 04:00 PM
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Default stock civic 1/2 size radiator, cool enough for boost??

how many of you run the stock civic 1/2 size rad with your turbo set-up,
and how good of a job does it do cooling?
also i would be nice if you posted your hp numbers and set-ups,
to see what these rads can handle.
thanks
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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Default Re: stock civic 1/2 size radiator, cool enough for boost??

I plan on making 300 hp with one.

It's done all the time with no problems whatsoever.
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Default Re: stock civic 1/2 size radiator, cool enough for boost??

Running the neon radiator in my crx. Its smaller than the half size civic radiator and its been doing good so far.
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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Default Re: stock civic 1/2 size radiator, cool enough for boost??

boosted b18c 7-8 psi with half sized rad no problems I also run water wetter I think thats what its called its a product (pink in coulor) its supposed to reduce heat and lubricates and conditions the cooling system.
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 11:42 PM
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Default Re: stock civic 1/2 size radiator, cool enough for boost??

if you run a serious setup good luck fitting anything but a half.
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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Default Re: stock civic 1/2 size radiator, cool enough for boost??

Half is fine, just try and keep exhaust parts away from it if you're running a reg 92-95 single core.
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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Default Re: stock civic 1/2 size radiator, cool enough for boost??

Originally Posted by Minor Threat
Half is fine, just try and keep exhaust parts away from it if you're running a reg 92-95 single core.
fo sho i run the del sol dual core ones
Old Feb 8, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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Default Re: stock civic 1/2 size radiator, cool enough for boost??

Originally Posted by ososlohatch
fo sho i run the del sol dual core ones
street imports aka Yonaka has some pretty killer prices on ebay for 1/2 size thick core aluminum ones. Very nice units, I've used a couple of them.
Old Feb 8, 2007 | 12:49 AM
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Default Re: stock civic 1/2 size radiator, cool enough for boost??

i cant remember the company but i get the polished dual core ones for 89 shipped :P
Old Feb 8, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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Default Re: stock civic 1/2 size radiator, cool enough for boost??

Originally Posted by ososlohatch
i cant remember the company but i get the polished dual core ones for 89 shipped :P
does anyone know were to find these, ebay or somewere else?
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