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Old 08-13-2007, 09:11 AM
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Default Aftermarket radiators.... is there a difference?

Does anyone know if there is a big difference between the aftermarket radiators for sale on the web... it seems that the big names FLUIDYNE and KOYO are running from the mid $200s + but there are some no-name all aluminum radiators with similar specs for a lot cheaper ~$100 ~$200 (see link below)... I have a 99 b16a in a 200,000 mile 95 civic coupe.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mishi...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...QQcmdZViewItem

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Old 08-13-2007, 01:59 PM
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not gonna do a thing performance wise unless your car is running hot all the time, people can push 200whp and keep stock radiator and it can cool just fine

dont bother replacing unless your having cooling problems
 
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Old 08-13-2007, 07:44 PM
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i think i have to replace mine , the coolant dissapears like magic or it might be a head gasket. what do u guys think? thing is it doesnt leak or anything
 
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Old 08-13-2007, 08:03 PM
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I have a $70 eBay all aluminum rad and its great, better cooling and since its all aluminum it will never crack like the crappy stock plastic ones,.
 
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Old 08-13-2007, 08:44 PM
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i have a fluidyne (sp) radiator and a fal cooling fan, but it came in the car, i would never dream of dropping that kinda cash but i can drive it for 2 weeks straight on the surface of the sun and it will never run hot
 
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Old 08-13-2007, 09:09 PM
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just got the mishimoto rad for my build and its very nice quality for the money. all good reviews on them as well
 
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Old 08-14-2007, 04:58 AM
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i think i have to replace mine , the coolant dissapears like magic or it might be a head gasket. what do u guys think? thing is it doesnt leak or anything
I'm in the same boat your are in. Hopefully its not the head gasket. [:@]
 
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Old 08-14-2007, 05:28 PM
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i think i have to replace mine , the coolant dissapears like magic or it might be a head gasket. what do u guys think? thing is it doesnt leak or anything
I'm in the same boat your are in. Hopefully its not the head gasket. [:@]
i know how u feel man , it sucks. however if u get the problem fixed before i do hit me up !
 
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i think i have to replace mine , the coolant dissapears like magic or it might be a head gasket. what do u guys think? thing is it doesnt leak or anything
I'm in the same boat your are in. Hopefully its not the head gasket. [:@]
i know how u feel man , it sucks. however if u get the problem fixed before i do hit me up !
im having the same issue, deff let me kno whats going on if you find out before i do and ill do the same with you guys thatnks.
 
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