Civic radiators.

[BZY247]

Hey guys,

I discovered a slow leak of coolant and suspecting the bottom tank of the radiator.
If its time to replace it ill be going aluminium unit. Was wondering, i see a few people running half sized civic radiators 45mm core.

Was wondering if anyone had any overheating issues and which civic are these radiators from? EG ?

Thanks in advance,
Before anyone jumps up and down telling me to use search function i did, typed in civic radiator and not a single thread, so im guessing its safe to post one up


Cheers.

 

[EVOCPE]

Ask bazeng. Im sure he used 1 in his vr4

Theres also a lancer that runs 1, but cant remember the user name

 

[caged]

I used a STD b16 crx radiator and made a Subaru fan/shroud fit. Without a good shroud you are more likely to have cooling problems.

 

[BZY247]

Realistcaly though, when is half sized radiator required? What turbo would be the largest in size before there is an issue of it touching the rad core?

 

[BZY247]

..........?

 

[EVOCPE]

GT35R gets really really close lol

 

[bazeng]

The stock radiatior is far to close to the turbo for my liking.
If it is a stock plastic radiator, I don't see much hope for it lasting with an un heatshielded turbo.

I'm using it due to intercooler piping clearance issues but overall, the Civic radiator is doing a good job.
Mind you I am using a bigger and thicker than normal Civic radiator. The one I have is bar and plate and double the thickness of the usual tube and fin ones.

No over heating issues at all (daily driven, stuck in traffic).

 

[4piknup]

i was/am thinking of just running a full size radiator, and if it touched i was going to cut and block the offending tubes. that way you run the biggest that will fit, dont need to fab mounts, cheap to buy as well...

jumbucks run a 1/2 width radiator

 

[clone]

GT35R gets really really close lol

im running a 6boost manifold and a gt35.. and lets say i wish i had a smaller radiator. because im in townsville im keeping my aircon , if i didnt i would fuck of the condensor and move the radiator forward as far as possible. But yea my wastegate pretty much sits on the radiator. No room for comfort there

 

[clone]

bazang where did you buy your radiator? / do you know its measurements

 

[BZY247]

Bazeng, you using 32 or 42 mm thick unit ?

 

[86psi]

I just fitted a 52mm 3 core civic radiator I haven't run it yet. Wasn't to hard to fit just made my own brackets

 

[bazeng]

See the AMG rides thread.
Engine bay pics will show you exactly which type it is.

I'll measure when I get the chance.

 

[xjokux]

I've got a 50mm ebay aluminum one. Does the job - infact it would overheat on the 4g61 over the 4g63t. I would always be in the 4g61 peak zone 5k-7k revs for hill runs. Get a decent fan and you'll be right. The fan is on constant as well and the temp would be up the 60-80'c area.

I used stock brackets and moved them closer.