Replacement Radiator - Honda Prelude Forum

Moonraker · 03-08-2002, 06:44 PM

My radiator is leaking thru the top plastic cap, should I repair it, buy a new stock one, or buy a fluydine aftermarket? If a fluydine is the way to go, would it be a plug and play installation (bolt on, no modifications) or will installation wil be a pain?

Were can I buy a fluydine radiator?, I know price is near the $500.

bdb · 03-08-2002, 08:41 PM

I know that the C&R Racing rad is a plug and play install as it's specifically made for the 5th gen Prelude. I'm not too sure about the Fluidyne, I was under the impression that it was available for the Accord but *fit* the Prelude.

Check 'em out http://www.crracing.com/

dohcpower v2.0 · 03-08-2002, 11:22 PM

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Originally posted by Moonraker
My radiator is leaking thru the top plastic cap, should I repair it, buy a new stock one, or buy a fluydine aftermarket? If a fluydine is the way to go, would it be a plug and play installation (bolt on, no modifications) or will installation wil be a pain?

Were can I buy a fluydine radiator?, I know price is near the $500.

i bought a replace radiator for my 92 S this past summer

www.1800radiator.com

the place sends your radiator overnight for regular shipping charges, and the radiator was 2x thicker than the stock, and was way better quality.

I highly suggest them. They also offer a performance line of radiators as well. Not some huge brand name, but it still is a shot.

acelude · 03-08-2002, 11:46 PM

i got mine from http://www.digitalracer.com/catalog/...l.asp?pid=7954 that is the best price i found and free shipping

Moonraker · 03-09-2002, 06:37 AM

Thanks. That's what I was looking for.
Honda dealer wanted to sell me a brand new radiator for $504. I said

YVR_98Prelude · 03-09-2002, 09:00 AM

With the factory rad, how many of you have actually seen your temp gauge move above the 9 o'clock position?

Moonraker · 03-09-2002, 11:03 AM

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With the factory rad, how many of you have actually seen your temp gauge move above the 9 o'clock position?

Never, and I live in a tropical island were temperatures are between 80 and 98 degrees all year.

YVR_98Prelude · 03-09-2002, 02:43 PM

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Never, and I live in a tropical island were temperatures are between 80 and 98 degrees all year.

Thank you for confirming my suspicions. That makes me wonder why people waste their money on after market rads when there is not a problem with the factory one.