Radiator Advice

[nomcice]

Hi im looking at buyng either a:

- Koyo DC2 Full Length Aluminum Radiator AUD$695.00
- Mishimoto DC2 Full Size Aluminium Radiator AUD$525.00

Can anyone recomend which one to buy. And shouldi opt for a Half Size radiator instead? Any pros and cons?


Cheers everyone

[DLO01]

If you can fit/maintain having a full size radiator in there, then get a full size.

I'd go the Koyo. I think its that little bit thicker and the finish of the Koyo is very nice.

[magicmike]

If you just want to run your car cooler, then go with the aftermarket radiators.

If your just looking at replacing your old one because you did something wrong with it, get the OEM DC2R radiator, it will save you heaps of money.

Btw, agree with DLO01, go with the Koyo radiator :thumbsup:

[ricki_kalsi]

I have a Koyo in my DC2R.

If your looking to track your car, the radiator is a great investment. If it's for daily, stock is fine.

You will need to find a 10 -12 inch, thinner radiator fan to clear the headers (I'm running Toda Headers) when you install this radiator though.
There is no point in running a half size radiator. Rather use a full size.

Pros:
* Lighter weight
* Better cooling properties once car is moving
* Looks better - if that's what your going for.

Cons:
* Takes up more room in engine bay
* When driving in traffic, and just sitting there, the radiator acts like a heat sink (being aluminium) and heats extremely quickly. - For daily driven, stock is fine
* Need to spend more money on thinner fan.
* Easier for a rock to damage the fragile radiator.

Hope that helped a little?

[nomcice]

ok thanks everyone...
might just go the stock radiator again then,

does anyone know what these are worth from honda?


Cheers

[DLO01]

New from Honda? Probably an arm and a leg.

Give them a call and find out. Then decide, new, aftermarket or start searching for a 2nd hand oem.

[magicmike]

Ask JDMYARD if they have any in stock.

I remember them telling me they had some brand new ones in stock.

[SHIFTY]

probably best get a after market one as its probably cheaper and would perform better..

although i find the oem one more then perfect on the track and the street....

[nomcice]

will do some enquiries tommorow. thanks for the help everyone

[z3lda]

700 for koyo full length radiator?

might aswell get a full length PWR one for the same price

[ricki_kalsi]

Yeah 700, is asking a bit much. They are going for cheaper.

[nomcice]

would this be any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Alloy-Dual-core-Radiator-Honda-Integra-94-97_W0QQitemZ150218628160QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6763QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[dynosaur]

u get what u pay for....beware on eBay.

r u only prefered Koyo & Mishimoto ?

how about other brands ?

[aj_r]

while on the topic of radiators.....are dc2r and dc2 identical or not..

cheers

[nomcice]

u get what u pay for....beware on eBay.

r u only prefered Koyo & Mishimoto ?

how about other brands ?

Im not fussed what brand it is, ill most likely be going oem unless i find something else cheap. Its just a street car after all.

[ricki_kalsi]

Just go OEM man!

Aj_r: I think the 2 are different. Not sure, but I remember my mate with a Vti-R replaced his radiator with a new Type R one. Unless he was full of it.

[DLO01]

while on the topic of radiators.....are dc2r and dc2 identical or not..

cheers

Not....

Nomcice, please email these guys in the US and get a quote delivered to Aus.

http://www.titanmotorsports.com/cooling.html

Then get back to us. :thumbsup:

[DLO01]

Sorry. Forgot to add link.

^^^ Now added. :thumbsup:

[magicmike]

If you haven't bought one yet, JDMYard are selling a used OEM DC2R one for $150

[DLO01]

Not....

Nomcice, please email these guys in the US and get a quote delivered to Aus.

http://www.titanmotorsports.com/cooling.html

Then get back to us. :thumbsup:

Did it myself......

Quote that I got from Titan in the USA:
http://www.titanmotorsports.com/cooling.html

Taking the exchage rate for today.

Koyo Full size - $420usd = $447aud delivered
PWR Full size - $410usd = $436aud delivered

Koyo Half size - $420usd = $420aud delivered
PWR Half size - $365usd = $388aud delivered

[TECDUP]

Thats a good price for both radiators...

isnt PWR australian made, used on the V8 Supercars? why would it be cheaper to import from America than to purchase local?

which radiator would perform better. I am currently working on my car and will be used for track and occasional street cruise...what would you suggest, does anyone have experience with both radiators

Thanks

Did it myself......

Quote that I got from Titan in the USA:
http://www.titanmotorsports.com/cooling.html

Taking the exchage rate for today.

Koyo Full size - $420usd = $447aud delivered
PWR Full size - $410usd = $436aud delivered

[DLO01]

PWR is Australian. I argued the price facts direct with them last year. They have no answer. We can get these radiators from the US delivered to our door A LOT cheaper than me driving down the coast to pick one up.

All these after market radiators are very simular in performance. I have a Fluidyne radiator in my car. US people mainly use the Fluidyne and Koyo.