 PROS/CONS of half-radiators |
 Apr 1, 2013 - 1:37 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jul 5, '09 From Katy/houston Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%)  |
like the titles says, what are the pros and cons for half-rads like some hondas have?
im about to change mine soon so i started thinking about this. i have a 7a and no turbo/supercharger. so will i really benefit from this? -------------------- For Sale:OEM tail lights - make offer
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Apr 1, 2013 - 6:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 30, '09 From Wilmington, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I have one, so here's my 2 cents. You can get one for an integra on ebay for like 60-70 bucks..cheaper than stock. They are aluminum and generally thicker than stock, so it will cool at least as well as a stock radiator. It will also fit in with the stock 7a rad hoses. There's no reason to switch to one if your current radiator is fine, but if you need a new one you can't beat the price. I got mine because I needed room for the supercharger when I had it, but I still use the half rad and have had no problems. I recommended the same one to celica74 and he has had no problems either.
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Apr 1, 2013 - 7:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (al94st @ Apr 1, 2013 - 6:03 PM)  I have one, so here's my 2 cents. You can get one for an integra on ebay for like 60-70 bucks..cheaper than stock. They are aluminum and generally thicker than stock, so it will cool at least as well as a stock radiator. It will also fit in with the stock 7a rad hoses. There's no reason to switch to one if your current radiator is fine, but if you need a new one you can't beat the price. I got mine because I needed room for the supercharger when I had it, but I still use the half rad and have had no problems. I recommended the same one to celica74 and he has had no problems either. Did it come with the fan(s) needed? All the ones I saw were without the fan, therefore making it more expensive than just getting the OEM one. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Malhar95 PROS/CONS of half-radiators Apr 1, 2013 - 1:37 AM
azian_advanced do you have A/C? or plan on getting rid of it? Apr 1, 2013 - 2:24 AM
Malhar95 QUOTE (azian_advanced @ Apr 1, 2013 - 2... Apr 1, 2013 - 3:21 AM njccmd2002 pros : you only put half the coolant
cons you ha... Apr 1, 2013 - 8:06 AM Syaoran Well there's only one pro to them and that... Apr 1, 2013 - 10:04 AM czwalga Just curious... why do you think you would 'be... Apr 1, 2013 - 12:21 PM playr158 oh man some responses here, i might slap the word ... Apr 1, 2013 - 1:09 PM Syaoran QUOTE (playr158 @ Apr 1, 2013 - 3:09... Apr 1, 2013 - 2:53 PM Box OEM replacement is only about $100 and it tak... Apr 1, 2013 - 2:42 PM Box ^He was talking about njccmd in regards to things ... Apr 1, 2013 - 3:43 PM Malhar95 QUOTE (al94st @ Apr 1, 2013 - 6:03 P... Apr 1, 2013 - 11:12 PM al94st Yes it did come with the fan. A stock one would w... Apr 1, 2013 - 7:46 PM Box Hmm, interesting. Apr 1, 2013 - 9:55 PM czwalga Clogged?? How do you know that. If so there's... Apr 2, 2013 - 8:18 AM Malhar95 QUOTE (czwalga @ Apr 2, 2013 - 9:18 ... Apr 5, 2013 - 11:32 PM playr158 Replace the thermostat? Apr 6, 2013 - 9:18 AM Box QUOTE (playr158 @ Apr 6, 2013 - 9:18... Apr 6, 2013 - 12:33 PM njccmd2002 QUOTE (Box @ Apr 6, 2013 - 12:33 PM)... Apr 6, 2013 - 1:58 PM Malhar95 QUOTE (Box @ Apr 6, 2013 - 1:33 PM) ... Apr 10, 2013 - 10:53 AM Box ^^ Apr 6, 2013 - 2:12 PM Box Good. Apr 10, 2013 - 6:03 PM |
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