other hondas radiators fit in 3geez?

[myaccord7]

i measured my 89 accord radiator today, about 28in by 16in. does anyone know if any other hondas fit? or close? i want to buy an all almuminum radiator but i dont know which one.



zach

[B16KILLA]

try a civic radiator, or one from a 90-93 integra

[Swap_File]

This is what Accordtheory did to fit another radiator:

http://keruh.com/3gz/accordtheory6.jpg

I believe it is one of those smaller civic (92-95?) radiators.

Edit: I might actually have a 90-93 Integra radiator sitting around. I will check this weekend and measure it.

[88Accord-DX]

That looks like a small radiator. Hope it gots some BTU's out that fan.

[ghettogeddy]

the smaller volvo ones should fit as well

[myaccord7]

i dont want to go smaller. i think most civics are smaller, but my brothers 91 civics is about the same size, i havnt measured it.


zach

[ghettogeddy]

http://www.ipdusa.com/ProductsCat.aspx?CategoryID=94&NodeID=4980&RootID=629

[myaccord7]

alittle high
but thanks



zach

[88Accord-DX]

It's late, wait a few days for more responses. :thumbup:

[ghettogeddy]

whats the purpose of a dif rad whats wrong with say a koyo

[ghettogeddy]

i figured if ur looking for a dif rad u want smaller or more efficent right

[Swap_File]

This older thread has some info:

http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35152

[myaccord7]

they dont make all aluminum rad that bolt in to our cars, do they?



zach

[Vanilla Sky]

yes, i believe they do. i still don't understand why people want aluminum over copper, though. COPPER CONDUCTS HEAT BETTER!

[LiTtLe xOx BitT]

The koyo is supposed to keep the engine 30% cooler then the stock one.

[speedpenguin]

yes, i believe they do. i still don't understand why people want aluminum over copper, though. COPPER CONDUCTS HEAT BETTER!
I think the aluminum's lighter.

[ghettogeddy]

the koyo has aluminum rows and polastic sides but i dose keep my car pritty cold

[myaccord7]

i wanted an all aluminum one because ive had bad luck with plastic and copper ones, with cracking or holes. and the aliuminum ones are lighter.


zach

[89AccordResto]

yes, i believe they do. i still don't understand why people want aluminum over copper, though. COPPER CONDUCTS HEAT BETTER!

Copper oxidizes and tarnishes quicker than aluminum.

That said.... are you having overheating problems? If not, I don't see the point. :|

[Vanilla Sky]

Copper oxidizes and tarnishes quicker than aluminum.

being that you still have an iron head in the mix, the aluminum will corrode almost as quickly. this is why you mix coolant with your water, even though water alone will move heat better.

[88LXi68]

90-93 Integra radiators are about the same size, but the neck for the upper hose is placed differently. You may need a different hose, but thats not a big issue.

[Hash_man_Se_i]

what about 94-01 tegs?... seeing as I'm going to be swapping in a b18, I figure that I may aswell do the rad at the same time.

[guaynabo89]

90-93 Integra radiators are about the same size, but the neck for the upper hose is placed differently. You may need a different hose, but thats not a big issue.


correct

the 90-93 are just about the same height and just about an inch or so shorter width wise

[speedpenguin]

being that you still have an iron head in the mix, the aluminum will corrode almost as quickly. this is why you mix coolant with your water, even though water alone will move heat better.
Yes and no. Water may move heat better, but the additives in antifreeze raise the boiling point of the water to avoid hot spots on your engine, as well as keeping the water from freezing in winter. It's not just a rust inhibitor. :)

[myaccord7]

ok, so the 90-93 accord radaitors are about the same size. i think i can get one of those to fit., thanks



zach