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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 11:50 AM
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What junkyard car can I pull a radiator out of that will fit under the hood of my 94 Civic Ex Coupe, I cant stand that little dinky thing anymore. if anyone knows of one let me know asap.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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DelSol VTEC fits in the normal location, basically the same thing but dual core.
One from an Integra (full length) can be mounted in with little problems.

if you get right down to it, anything can be mounted in there with enough work.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 12:00 PM
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Why bother? If the dinky radiator has the cooling capacity to take care of your engine, save yourself the money. You won't gain anything from it and it will take longer for the car to warm up.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 12:25 PM
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Get a Del Sol Dual core, can get for ~$100 NEW from most parts stores.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 02:35 PM
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ive got one ill sell ya for 40 shipped
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 2gr84u
ive got one ill sell ya for 40 shipped
Don't understand why you just didn't PM him that.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 04:36 PM
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im still using the 00' ex radiator with my b18c swap, and it keeps the engine at normal operating temps same as before the swap, remember its not the size of the raditor but its heat dissipating efficiency, becuase of the increased number of fins on todays radiator.
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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In my experience a larger radiator/ one that has more core's, will keep the engine cooler, and with the engine cooler, you get beter performance. I autocross all year long, I have overheated 1 D16 and 2 D15's, so befor I started upgrading my D16Z6 I decided since I work for Flex-a-Lite, and know about the effects of a cooler running engine, I took advantage of the free stuff, adjustable thermostat, dual oil coolers with a 8" fan on each, and dual electric 14" pullers, one mounted behind my radiator and one mounted in front of my exhaust manifold..... I figure the next upgrade will be a decent radiator that will cool beter.

Thanks for the info on all of this, I will PM 2gr84u.
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 02:17 PM
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I know this thread its not mine, but, can you swap the integra large radiator and keep your a/c? just wondering
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