TrisK Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 i have a civic fan, and jd tunings civic rad mounting kit.now i just need a core.will this one do:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-CIVIC-CR-X-HON...f#ht_2842wt_708or this one:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-CIVIC-1-6-1991...b#ht_2799wt_708or either, or am i complely wrong. 32mm inlets, and half size, is that all i need? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 bump! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 i ask everyone this...why do you want a civic rad? do you need the space for a bigger turbo? or just because you think "its in" and the thing to do?are you running a ct9? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 i ask everyone this...why do you want a civic rad? do you need the space for a bigger turbo? or just because you think "its in" and the thing to do?are you running a ct9?because my current rad is leaking and has been rad welded, so i could do with replacing it.a few of the manifolds i have looked at need more space than the current aircon/rad combo provide.so i am planning to remove aircon, and go half size radthe long term plan (by the end of this year) is to go for a bigger turbo yes now back to the original question, is that the rad i need? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 right. basically by using a civic rad your halfing your cooling efficency... which is not good, your fan will be on all the time :/having a rad half the size just to free up space is a silly reason dude! id only recommend it if u NEED the space for bigger turbo!so to counteract, get an alloy version of the civic rad, defo do this if your planning bigger turbo...like this:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-CIVIC-CRX-DEL-...=item483f50c0a3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Weezy270588 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Ain't that the rad u got socks? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 right. basically by using a civic rad your halfing your cooling efficency... which is not good, your fan will be on all the time :/having a rad half the size just to free up space is a silly reason dude! id only recommend it if u NEED the space for bigger turbo!so to counteract, get an alloy version of the civic rad, defo do this if your planning bigger turbo...like this:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-CIVIC-CRX-DEL-...=item483f50c0a3I thought because the Civic ones were twin core (the starlet ones only being single), that also helped to balance it out?well, im freeing the space up, planning to fill it haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Ain't that the rad u got socks?it is indeed!I thought because the Civic ones were twin core (the starlet ones only being single), that also helped to balance it out?well, im freeing the space up, planning to fill it haha.yeh but u dont get the airflow if 1 is behind the other butt up against each other... even if they are!alloy is your best bet buddy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Weezy270588 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 So what else do u need to fit it or is it just a straight swop? I was looking to do this aswell as I wana get a bigger turbo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 it is indeed!yeh but u dont get the airflow if 1 is behind the other butt up against each other... even if they are!alloy is your best bet buddy!thats a bid auction.what is a fair price for a half size alloy rad? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 do a search bunch of buy it nows on there!JD Tuning do a fantastic kit to mount a civic rad perfectly on a ep82 or ep91!ull need a a/c fan or other slimeline fan to replace the bulky stock fan! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 do a search bunch of buy it nows on there!JD Tuning do a fantastic kit to mount a civic rad perfectly on a ep82 or ep91!ull need a a/c fan or other slimeline fan to replace the bulky stock fan!i have a JD tuning kitand i have a civic rad + fan alreadyjsut the fins are a bit knackered in the one i have, so i will use the new core, with the old fan.and the kit i have Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Weezy270588 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Socks u still selling one of your fans as u got two or has it already gone? Is it hard removing your air con? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 boom go alloy buddy u wont regret it look great too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 boom go alloy buddy u wont regret it look great too!just bought one85 quid including delivery, not bad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 right. basically by using a civic rad your halfing your cooling efficency... which is not good, your fan will be on all the time :/If you're referring to the dual core Civic rad then this is totally wrong, try one and see how it works. I had one on my old GT and it was perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starlet dude Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 ok ive just fitted my civic rad do these need bled anywer wen u refill it???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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