I am installing an obd1 b18c in my 93' dx hatch. As a temporary solution, will my stock d series hoses work with this new engine and the stock radiator?



(Im planning on a delsol radiator and GSR hoses in a month when i get paid )

 

Most likely no. The Integra hoses are a little larger diameter than the Civic D-seires pieces. When I did my swap I just bought regular worm clamps and tightened the B-series hoses over the D-series radiator (double check and retighten them occasionally). The D-series hoses will probably line up but your going to have a tough time getting them around the B-series hose necks. It might work but your better off just buying a set of B-series hoses from a local parts store.

 

sounds good thanks!

also, have you had any overheating issues with the civic radiator?

 

i got b series hoses from samco, oem b series hoses will work as well.

 

With a B18C1 running through a '92 CX 150k mile single core radiator, I could overheat it doing a lot of high speed (85-90) continuous driving on a 90-100 degree days. I also removed the plastic cover from the A/C side so thinking back, 90% of the air probably just went right past the radiator. I upgraded to a fluidyne radiator and never worried about it again.

 

i have a single core oem radiator in my 1992 hatch with a 1995 LS swap. should i consider converting to a dual core? will an aftermarket dual core work in my civic??