What radiator should I get?

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:49 pm

Ok, so I'm gathering parts for the H22 manual conversion on my Gen3, and one of the things I'm going to be needing is a radiator to suit.

But what should I be getting?

Points to consider;

1. Gen 3 chassis, H22 engine
2. I will be having an aircon delete
3. Potential space issues?
4. Fitting adequate fans

I'm thinking a slimline version will be the way to go, but really have no idea what I'm looking for here.

Anybody got any ideas?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sat Oct 26, 2013 6:07 pm

www.Preludepower.com
EVERYTHING is on there. There must be over 20 h22 conversions on there. Some even turbo'd and supercharged h22 3rd gens.

prelude91 · Post by **prelude91** » Sat Oct 26, 2013 11:54 pm

Hi Crunchy, does that mean you have a 3g auto b20a7 rad going spare that I may have from you, i'm still struggling to source one?

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 3:03 am

prelude91 wrote:Hi Crunchy, does that mean you have a 3g auto b20a7 rad going spare that I may have from you, i'm still struggling to source one?

Hello mate, theoretically at the end of March; when the work is being carried out I will have my current rad going spare. However I don't know if it would be the exact same fitment as yours, and I couldn't guarantee it's condition or potential lifespan. Although there are plenty of companies that can recondition radiators to make them like new again.

But we are talking some months away, even if it is the correct fitment.

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 3:58 am

RattyMcClelland wrote:http://www.Preludepower.com
EVERYTHING is on there. There must be over 20 h22 conversions on there. Some even turbo'd and supercharged h22 3rd gens.

Yeah, I struggle to navigate that website though Ratty, & always seem to spend ages trying to find what I'm looking for, and never usually find it.

Guess I'll just have to get used to it.

prelude91 · Post by **prelude91** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 3:00 pm

Hi Crunchy, thanks for the info. March is a bit far away for me, i'll hold on 'til Eurocarparts come up with the goods, hopefully, i'll keep you posted. If not, I'll follow through with the contacts you gave me previously. You're always welcome to pop in if you're ever my way.

Post by **indigolemon** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 3:01 pm

Is there any reason not to use the current radiator?

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 4:04 pm

indigolemon wrote:Is there any reason not to use the current radiator?

That's what I want to find out. Will there be any space issues? Will it & the fans be adequate? Those are the only relevant questions I think.

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 4:22 pm

Found these in 10secs.

Have you considered a B Series engine. B16,18 or 20.
SHWEEEEET

H22 Swap checklist

All the Q&A you will ever need.....EVER!

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 5:48 pm

Thanks Ratty.

Yeah, I had considered very strongly a B18 conversion, but decided against it because I didn't think it would truly be a Lude if not an H22. Plus, people on here have a vast knowledge of H22's, the maintenance thereof, & where to source parts.

And I've kind of committed now.

But nevermind, I'm sure it will work out just fine.

Thanks for the links. You're a gentleman.

I'll get reading..