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can i use small radiator for turbo setup in an ef??

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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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Default can i use small radiator for turbo setup in an ef??

i'm trying to build up a '91 hb w/ dohc zc & tdo4 turbo. since the newer civics have the "half" radiator, i was thinking to trying to use it to buy more room for the turbo setup. has anyone use the smaller radiator on an ef w/ dohc zc/turbo swap?? and was there any cooling problems?
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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wow i wonder why no one ever thought of this :P
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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yes you can, its been done 19879834679384904572364875639568 times


hope i helped
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 04:27 AM
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Default Re: can i use small radiator for turbo setup in an ef??

hey, i have an SI radiator ive been meaning to put into my 96 LS for a long time now.....anyone know where to pick up the reducers for the smaller inlet/outlet?
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 07:57 AM
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hose clamp
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 08:53 AM
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Default Re: can i use small radiator for turbo setup in an ef??

Use a piece of the smaller hose, cut it off so that it just fits over the inlet. Then put your bigger hose over that... and clamp down.
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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Default Re: can i use small radiator for turbo setup in an ef??

Originally Posted by turboDcivic
yes you can, its been done 19879834679384904572364875639568 times
Two local guys just did it that I forgot to tell you about, so that makes the current total 19879834679384904572364875639570.
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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Default Re: can i use small radiator for turbo setup in an ef??

all i did was make a bracket that looks like this _____________
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just to drop the half size about 1.5 inchs so it clears the hood, i welded it to my radiator support in the right spot and even used a whole saw bit where the bottom of the radiator sits and drilled holes and used the oem rubber groumets. simple as cake and works if you dont buy traction bars.
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