Help with radiator caps
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- mikeybc
A radiator cap regulates cooling system pressure, typically at 14-15 lbs...this pressure increases the boiling point of the coolant by about 45 degrees F over a non pressurized system. A aftermarket cap with a stiffer spring will allow a hotter engine operating temperature without the coolant boiling but for a Civic I wouldn't go there...does nothing to increase cooling.
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- Somebodyshootme
Wasted money that could go to a swap. Even though it is just an extremely small percentage of what a swap will cost it is still a step forward if your looking for performance...
My advice though would be this dealing with an unmodified Civic.
Regardless of the model as long as it is a 2000 or older model. A set of hx wheels with stickier rubber. A bushing set because that stock crap needs replacement. A good set of brake pads along with Brembo Blanks for rotors. A rear subframe brace to strengthen the rear end for the next mod. A set of coilovers or a good spring damper setup. A Koni/GC setup can go a long way.
Lighten the car with easy free mods aka remove unwanted weight where you can.
A good fluid flush from everything goes a long way also. Tranny, Radiator, Clutch fluid, Brake Fluid, Oil goes a long way with a D Series. The big thing though is there has been no HP mods that cost big money for the car yet.
With the fact that you mentioned the overpriced items I sense you are looking for performance. The bottom line is you will feel more performance from lightening your chassis, maintaining good maintenance on the Drivetrain, enhancing the handling. For power adders you have no reason to stick with the D unless you are looking to turbocharge, but that has a whole boatload of supporting mods that needs to be done to the car with the money spent there you could have already built yourself a sound 200hp LSVtec that will perform wonders, but don't skimp out on everything else I mentioned. Screw a radiator cap at this point ;-)
My advice though would be this dealing with an unmodified Civic.
Regardless of the model as long as it is a 2000 or older model. A set of hx wheels with stickier rubber. A bushing set because that stock crap needs replacement. A good set of brake pads along with Brembo Blanks for rotors. A rear subframe brace to strengthen the rear end for the next mod. A set of coilovers or a good spring damper setup. A Koni/GC setup can go a long way.
Lighten the car with easy free mods aka remove unwanted weight where you can.
A good fluid flush from everything goes a long way also. Tranny, Radiator, Clutch fluid, Brake Fluid, Oil goes a long way with a D Series. The big thing though is there has been no HP mods that cost big money for the car yet.
With the fact that you mentioned the overpriced items I sense you are looking for performance. The bottom line is you will feel more performance from lightening your chassis, maintaining good maintenance on the Drivetrain, enhancing the handling. For power adders you have no reason to stick with the D unless you are looking to turbocharge, but that has a whole boatload of supporting mods that needs to be done to the car with the money spent there you could have already built yourself a sound 200hp LSVtec that will perform wonders, but don't skimp out on everything else I mentioned. Screw a radiator cap at this point ;-)
