i got a b16 in my si and my temp be gettin superhot durin hot days. i got a autometer water temp and normally, my gauge be sittin around little under 210 degrees. when the weather gets hotter and im just daily drivin around, my shiet be risin up around 250-270 and up and my stock temp goes half way. my fan and thermostat all works fine.

is it because i still have the puny civic radiator? should i step up to the del sol one? i know my headgasket is fine, i dun see my any leaks and such. im usin prestone coolant, is there a coolant better then prestone?

any ideas?

 

maybe your water pump is on its way out, and the bigger engine/higher temps is pushing it to the limit?

 

I didn't think D and B water pumps were compatible...

I know the cooling fan kicks on at 198-202 on a D, but on a B I'm not sure. I'd probably upgrade to a bigger radiator. That or go ghetto style, NO HOOD!!!

 

how about a box fan cut into the hood?

 

No WAY!!! That fan can be put to good use as an electronic supercharger! :fawk:

 

Ghetto it. Rig the fan to a switch and turn it on whenever you feel like it.

Then get a fat PWR radiator (or something similar) for an INtegra, rip out your AC (if you have it), and your worries SHOULD be over.

 

get a Teg radiator!

 

I think I need to upgrade the radiator also...

Would the Teg fit (while keeping the A/C?) I'm a little ***** afraid of the heat :ghey:

 

nah i dun wanna upgrade to a teg one, cuz im plannin to put ac in soon. i was thinkin bout a delsol one would be a nice step up from my civic one. or if i can get some more $$$ get a aftermarket one. basically, my car only gets really hot during long drives like 30+ min worth, in the hot weather. on cold nites and such, the temp is fine. any more ideas?

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Get a fluidyne radiator