jes98gsr
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Coolant leaking slowly around the upper "end cap". I assume this is the commonly mentioned radiator failure. I guess having a high pressure radiator cap has its consequences... >:[
Any aftermarket solutions I should be considering besides Fluidyne (#FHP11-94INT)? Will the factory fans mount directly up to the Fluidyne unit?
-James
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notyper
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James, got your vmail. Your best bet is probably to stick with Fluidyne. There are other manufacturers out there trying to penetrate the market (Koyo comes to mind), but they aren't priced much, if any, better than Fluidyne and don't have the racing rep.
The stock fans will probably need to be attached with through radiator ties, but maybe Fluidyne has improved their OE fitment beyond just the locator studs and hose fitting locations.
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Trip
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have you priced OE radiators? when i replaced the radiator in my sister's Civic, the OE radiator was only $20 more than comparable aftermarket radiators. i found them even cheaper online but with shipping, i was paying what i paid for it locally any way.
if you're not modded and the OE radiator will do, check out pricing. you know it'll fit since it's OE.
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acuraintdohc
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http://www.radiatorexpress.com/
These guys have really good prices and a nice warranty.
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jes98gsr
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The quotes I got from local dlr were:
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OE Honda (Showa?) = $600
Koyo replacement = $500
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and Fluidyne unit retails for $400!
Hmmm....
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RyanDL
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I think I got my Integra radiator from A&H Motorsport for $350 or so. It was a Honda OEM replacement. It was a while ago, though, so I may be wrong. It was close to the Fluidyne price, but considerably cheaper than the dealer part price. Install was pretty easy. It's a good chance to replace the upper and lower radiator hoses, too.
Ryan
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jes98gsr
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I was just thinking about the hoses, might as well replace them while I'm in there. The car has only 75k miles. Would you replace the hoses with rubber ones, or go with silicone? I've historically considered the silicone ones to be phancy engine dressing, but some reputable WRX guys say that silicone holds higher pressures and seals better than rubber. Evidently the stock Subaru rubber hoses aren't that good and have developed leaks on cars with very few miles (!). Your thoughts?
I didn't check with A&H, should have. I ordered the Fluidyne with fan kit this morning. Evidently the OE AC fan housing (driver side) is too thick and with the thicker radiator core, would make the fan housing a tight fit with the header.....
-James
RyanDL wrote:
I think I got my Integra radiator from A&H Motorsport for $350 or so. It was a Honda OEM replacement. It was a while ago, though, so I may be wrong. It was close to the Fluidyne price, but considerably cheaper than the dealer part price. Install was pretty easy. It's a good chance to replace the upper and lower radiator hoses, too.
Ryan
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jes98gsr
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Ordered the Fluidyne. I think a "radiator tie" is a zip tie? The diagram Fluidyne gives for mounting fans shows some foam insert which basically acts as a load spreader so the fan can attached to the core without bending the Aluminum fins. Not the neatest fitment in the world, but it'll work. Would plastic zip ties melt - ? Maybe Fluidyne kit has some other ties...
-James
notyper wrote:
The stock fans will probably need to be attached with through radiator ties, but maybe Fluidyne has improved their OE fitment beyond just the locator studs and hose fitting locations.
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jes98gsr
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no need to reply...
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RyanDL
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Oops... Sorry, I forgot to pay attention to this thread. =-) I didn't have any input anyway. I replaced my hoses with OEM Honda hoses since they were cut and molded to fit.
A day late and a dollar short,
Ryan
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