useing a stock CRX radiator for a swap?

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I have a stock 1988 CRX DX and am going to be swaping a 1997 b18b LS motor in very soon. My radiator is shot and need one in ASAP so i can smog it before the swap. I have been told to use a 92-95 civic radiator but it requires some fabricating. Is there a reason for this, or can i just use a stock CRX radiator for the swap? Is it too small or something? Also I am not very mechanically enclined, but how hard is it to swap out a radiator? i found some ok instructions from autozone.com on how to do it, but want a second opinion. Thanks for your help :D
 
your stock radiator will work fine i just did a b16a swap in my 91 si and im using my stock radiator and is working fine
 
Thanks for the info guys. I am going to attempt to swap out my first radiator :confused:
 
its easy...
drain coolant
remove hoses from radiator
unbolt the bracket holding the radiator on top and thats about it..
 
I think you forgot about the fan.....isnt that attached as well? Also according to autozone </title></head>"); newWindow.document.writeln("<body><div align='center'><img " + getWidth("yes") + "src='/images/cds/" + tpe + "/" + sze + "/" + pc + "." + tpe + "'></img></div>"); newWindow.document.writeln("<div align='center'><table><tr><td><FORM

you need to "disconect and plug the automatic transaxle cooling lines at the radiator, if equipped." I have no idea what that is and it doesnt show me what it is on the diagram. I am going to attempt it either way, but will let you guys know how it goes.
later
 
duh, forgot all about the fan.. but thats common sense right there.. if super easy to change a radiator.. you'll see what you need to do along the way
 
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