I have to buy a new Radiator - Honda Prelude Forum

Padge · 07-01-2003, 12:03 PM

Does anyone have any advice on a new radiator I can purchase that wont cost as much as Honda wants for theirs? I need all the help I can get since I dont have much time to surf the web myself... I barely have time to write this.
Thanks alot!

Machine Head · 07-01-2003, 12:13 PM

do you want OEM style or racing application?
Racing go with C&R through our sponser we get a nice discount

cifer6425 · 07-01-2003, 12:24 PM

how much will a C&R cost us through our sponcer?

cantdrive55 · 07-01-2003, 12:32 PM

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how much will a C&R cost us through our sponcer?

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http://www.afterhourzracing.com/sho...bstart=0&id=307

370$ shipped, thats with the 10$ off PO coupon code.

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Padge · 07-01-2003, 12:58 PM

im going with the CR, thanks guys

Padge · 07-01-2003, 01:50 PM

Forget it, I cant get the C&R its on backorder... I need one ASAP, someone help me!

G_Loc · 07-01-2003, 01:52 PM

pepboys

yield · 07-01-2003, 05:06 PM

do a search in this forum - lots of websites will be listed that you can check out!! Most are very cheap - OEM for around $100 or a little more for 2 row radiators that are closer to $200.

Padge · 07-01-2003, 05:12 PM

is it really worth getting an aluminum one that costs that much more money?

Ludecrous777 · 07-01-2003, 06:18 PM

no....unless you plan to heavily build your engine..and go turbo or sc. otherwise i would just stick to the stocker. It does the job.

just get one at Pepboys or Autozone.

yield · 07-01-2003, 07:19 PM

forget aluminum unless you are going racing.

vtecspd · 07-02-2003, 06:34 AM

If you happen to choose OEM or OEM knock-off, make sure you get the right one. There are two knock-off radiators for the Lude. One for the S and another for the Si. There is not one specifically listed for the VTEC but the Si radiator will fit the VTEC. Actually they are the same radiator.

I metioned this only because I went through a huge mess trying to get the right radaitor and kept on getting the wrong one. It also did not help the guy ordering the radiator did not know Ludes and the model lineup that well.

ar5enal · 07-02-2003, 11:30 AM

Go with a Koyo radiator. I had to get a new radiator a while back and I noticed that the Koyo radiator for our cars has the same construction as Fluidyne's (though the latter doesn't have a 4th gen application)

It was one of the better purchases I've made. I love this radiator. I'm now fully confident that my cooling system will be adequate for whatever mods I plan on doing to my car.

The price was a little higher than stock, I think...but I'm a firm believer in replacing items with higher quality ones. If you have to spend $$ on a radiator anyway, you may as well get something better than the stock one.

jsmooney · 07-02-2003, 12:20 PM

i got a radiation from a place in forestdale or something. just a radiator that NO ONE had heard or, literally. I have had i a year and a half,,,,,and no problems with it, Just get any kind. It wasn't even $100. Works fine for me. Just my experience..

yield · 07-02-2003, 12:39 PM

well you don't just want "any" kind. Look at the oem radiators. Soooooo many people on this board have had the plastic end tanks crack on them. Luckily most replacements are full metal radiators.

Padge · 07-02-2003, 04:15 PM

i just got one from radiators.com for $149 shipped next day, its exactly what is already in there. im happy. thanks for the help.

SlowSi · 07-02-2003, 07:22 PM

How can an Aftermarket OEM radiator cost more than a Honda genuine radiator??? And how can they get an OEM radiator for $250 less?

FGarcia1 · 07-02-2003, 09:35 PM

Got mine locally for $120 or so two years ago, shortly after I bought the car; my dad and I noticed the OEM one was plastic, so we made sure to get a metal one. Works great, no leaks or anything...

SlowSi · 07-02-2003, 10:04 PM

My OEM radiator is NOT plastic.

Fast&furiuslude · 07-02-2003, 10:52 PM

can i ask what your car was doing to get a new radiator?

Padge · 07-03-2003, 07:29 AM

if your asking me... my car had radiator fluid all over the fans because of a crack.

ds2000 · 07-03-2003, 07:40 AM

Breakers yard matey, I got my new radiator and H22 for Â£600

ds2000 · 07-03-2003, 07:44 AM

I parked my lude in a hedge, only gently, going back 2years now so I guess that weakend it a little

The top of the rad is plastic, well it was on my old one and my new un