I used the single core 92 1.5 rad when I swapped both the 1.6 and the 2.0 turbo and really the only hurdle that I had to overcome was the inlet neck size difference on the top of the rad. Other than that issue, the car never had any cooling issues. Now granted, when people think of Pennsylvania and the north in general, they don't think about high heat. But in the summers it can easily reach 100+ and this car never missed a beat, even when I was maxing it out racing high horsepower cars. A good rule of thumb is to go with the DSM or Evo rad because of the greater cooling efficiency. But if you're broke and need to save up for a good rad, the stocker will hold up for the time being. I wouldn't run it long term because my rule of thumb is if something can go wrong, it will.
_________________ 2006 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L 1ZZFE 132HP
1997 Honda Civic EX Coupe 1.8L DOHC TURBO
Conner 6/23/09 8 lbs 3 ozs 20.5 inches
Caleb 3/17/12 8 lbs 15 ozs 20 inches
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