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« on: September 12, 2009, 07:02:00 PM »

well i was changing out my turbos hotside today..
 when it fell forward and poked a nice sized hole in my radiator....

after much cussing, i made some phone calls to some parts whore buddies... the best i could come up with was this ginormous racing all aluminum unit, from i would imagine a mustang.. so i told the guy i was going to give it a try since it was my only option...

this is what i came up with...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

so whatcha guys think of my gargantuan radiator???
i doubt ill ever overheat again ...and the best thing is its hella lighter than the stock unit was...and it fit with some cutting and some fabrication... man what a long day....Joe
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« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2009, 07:07:00 PM »

this is not for the faint of heart, or if you dont like dicing up your capri...but i bet it cools better .....

more pics to come....Joe..  RCICustoms....
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« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2009, 07:23:00 PM »

sucks u have to cut to get it in there..

i found a few that would fit but good for free i bet and who can pass up on free
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« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2009, 07:55:00 PM »

Hey RCI! It's a shame you were forced to do it but in the end you're more than likely better-off. It looks good. Iwas gonna explore some alum honda units but maybe I'll look into "Muscrat love" now.  Gus
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« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2009, 12:26:00 PM »

im not positive its from a muckstain i just know its big enough to be .... i got to drive with it today, and its definately gonna run cooler...
it actually came out really good after i finished it all up... i like it...
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« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2009, 12:43:00 PM »

well heres some more pics from assembly this morning, and to those who wanted current engine bay pics, and FMIC pics of my car.. here ya go, you dont get any more current than this morning  ...Joe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2009, 02:36:00 PM »

Im sure you will never have heating probles ever again lol. I was thinking about getting a bigger lighter radiator but not that i have the 160 degree thoermostat i have no problems with heat so im all set !!!
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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2009, 05:24:00 PM »

yea there great in the summer months but wait til this winter.... youll have heat troubles then ..... im running a 180* i bought from zx tuner..  it works good in the summer and i still have heat in the winter.... i was going to put a civic dual core aluminum one in the car, but this works, and i wont overheat again... my car does get quite warm when im pushing it, with the big turbo... so this will solve all issues im guessing....
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« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2009, 02:56:00 AM »

I put my capri in the garage with a cover on it for the winter... Michigan salt DESTROYS cars and i might get the bigger radiator when i eventually get the bigger turbo
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« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2009, 10:49:00 AM »

there ya go....
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« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2010, 01:18:00 PM »

anyone know the stock measurements on the radiator?

i am starting to look for a new one and i want to go with an aluminum one as well...my kids put my tape measure some where its the only reason why i ask..

i want to flush my system before the summer and when i do i want it to be all new
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