I have a 96 civic hatchback with a gsr swap. I got the car for fairly cheap and I am rebuilding the engine. I noticed in my Hanes manual where they show a picture of the engine bay that the integra had a full core radiator,and my hatchback only has a stock, small half core radiator. I dont want to put stress on the new motor by letting it run hotter. Should I just leave it how it is, Get an Aluminum radiator, or find a way to fit in a full radiator?

Thanks in advance

Rob

 

I would leave in the one you have now unless cooling becomes an issue. If you plan on tracking the car, I would suggest a dual core radiator at the least since hot summer days on the road course will wreak havoc on your cooling system. If you are just driving it around town, the stock one should be sufficient.

 

dont fix it if it aint broke. my b18c1 runs perfect with the stock single row civic radiator.

 

alrite ill probably leave it alone for now thanks for the reply's