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Old 09-06-2009, 03:34 AM   #205 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by SVOboy View Post
I already have my stock radiator, I wanted to use the half-rad, especially since it'll give me some clearance for the radiator and make the hoses line up like stock for the Insight. I may look into the 92-00 civic half rad but then I need to grind a bit of my car off. How much does your junkyard charge for them?

Also, benefits of having a smaller v larger rad under a nearly complete grill block?
A smaller rad would allow less restriction to the airflow that is coming through the grill, but in your case, there won't be much air coming through as-is...

Full-size rad will allow for better cooling capacity with less air. These engines don't really run hot, though, so it's not much to worry about.


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