DIY: Mishimoto half length radiator install on a 1997 Honda Civic
Applicable Years: 92-00 Honda Civic
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Estimated Time: 2hrs
Upgrading your radiator to increase engine performance and cooling efficiency is really an easy task. And Mishimoto makes an affordable aluminum radiator to do just that and the quality is great. I finally decided to replace my Koyo radiator. It was too thick causing it to hit my turbo being forced to sit crooked, not really being secured.
Here is a comparison of the old Koyo and the new Mishimoto. You can see the Mishimoto is a bit thinner and not quite as wide, which will fit just perfect in my engine bay.
Mishimoto Honda Civic Radiator 1992-2000
The half length civic radiator is a perfect upgrade for anyone looking to increase engine performance and cooling efficiency. Popular among import tuners, this half sized radiator can also be tailored towards B and D series motors in custom applications (note: Mishimoto cannot give technical or installation help on custom application installations).
Model: MMRAD-CIV-92
MSRP: $250.00
Tech Specs
Core Size: 350mm x 358mm
Rows: 2
Inlet: 32mm
Outlet: 32mm
Core Thickness: 42mm
Tank Wall Thickness: 2mm
Fill Neck : 31mm
Note: This item is for Manual Transmission vehicles. For automatic applications, please purchase optional Mishimoto transmission cooler (P/N: MMTC-U)
Purchase Includes: Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto 1.1Bar Rad Cap, 1 Year Warranty
Installation:
Applicable Years: 92-00 Honda Civic
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Estimated Time: 2hrs
Upgrading your radiator to increase engine performance and cooling efficiency is really an easy task. And Mishimoto makes an affordable aluminum radiator to do just that and the quality is great. I finally decided to replace my Koyo radiator. It was too thick causing it to hit my turbo being forced to sit crooked, not really being secured.
Here is a comparison of the old Koyo and the new Mishimoto. You can see the Mishimoto is a bit thinner and not quite as wide, which will fit just perfect in my engine bay.
Mishimoto Honda Civic Radiator 1992-2000
The half length civic radiator is a perfect upgrade for anyone looking to increase engine performance and cooling efficiency. Popular among import tuners, this half sized radiator can also be tailored towards B and D series motors in custom applications (note: Mishimoto cannot give technical or installation help on custom application installations).
Model: MMRAD-CIV-92
MSRP: $250.00
Tech Specs
Core Size: 350mm x 358mm
Rows: 2
Inlet: 32mm
Outlet: 32mm
Core Thickness: 42mm
Tank Wall Thickness: 2mm
Fill Neck : 31mm
Note: This item is for Manual Transmission vehicles. For automatic applications, please purchase optional Mishimoto transmission cooler (P/N: MMTC-U)
Purchase Includes: Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto 1.1Bar Rad Cap, 1 Year Warranty
Installation:
- To start, jack the front of the car up using the recommended steps in your operators manual.
- Next remove the drain plug, draining the coolant into a drain pan. Remove the radiator cap to help the fluid flow faster.
- Once all of the coolant is drained you can remove the upper reservoir hose, upper radiator hose and lower radiator hose.
- Next unbolt, unplug and remove the radiator fan. I was using a slim fan in "pusher" mode in front of the radiator.
- Once everything is disconnected from the radiator, remove it.
- Install the new Mishimoto radiator into place. Making sure the feet seat correcting below.
- Mount and connect the fan. I had to switch my slim fan back to a puller since it is now back in the stock position.
- Reconnect the upper, lower, and reservoir hoses.Now I just need to get a new upper radiator hose since mine is to short.
- Fill the radiator up with 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water.
- To bleed the system, allow the car warm up to operating temperature with the radiator cap off to allow air bubbles to escape. Shut the car off and refill will coolant and replace the cap.
Attachments
-
57.4 KB Views: 14,088
-
30.9 KB Views: 13,968
-
61 KB Views: 14,203
-
38.7 KB Views: 14,399
-
63.7 KB Views: 13,963
-
58.2 KB Views: 13,890
-
66.2 KB Views: 13,810
-
50.2 KB Views: 14,128
-
76 KB Views: 13,765
-
73.7 KB Views: 13,771
-
68.8 KB Views: 13,781
-
71.1 KB Views: 13,766
-
76.6 KB Views: 14,690
Last edited by a moderator: