I found out today that i have a slow coolant leak. Its not as bad is it was a month ago when i replaced the radiator cap (was leakign about 4kish RPM) but in a month the coolant has gone from the max line to the min line. The engine doesnt smoke and other wise runs fine (i think, im not sure how the power is suppost to be, im new to hondas) I havnt done a compression test yet, picking up the gauge next payday... however, i have noticed this... sludge? around the top of the radiator:

 

considering they are fairly cheap and easy to replace i personally would just replace that old one haha then work from there

 

Yes, that is a very minor and slow leak. I would replace it along with the hoses/tstat, too if they have yet to be touched in years.

 

just got the car a few months ago and have no idea what was done to it before, so im still working on tracking down all the quirks and neglected things

What a good radiator to put in? im trying to upgrade as things break, and im looking at turbo so it would be nice to get one that will keep up with the added heat. or will just one from autozone be fine

 

I always planned on getting an intercooler, so i just got an OEM radiator for now.

 

what does an intercooler have to do with a radiator?

 

you said you were gonna turbo. what he meant was you dont have to get a race radiator if your gonna turbo and have an intercooler

 

Oh, ok, that makes sense. Still have alot of research to do.