{"product_id":"aluminum-radiator-for-honda-civic-2012-2015-2-4l","title":"Aluminum Radiator for Honda Civic (2012-2015) 2.4L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHigh-Efficiency 3-Row All-Aluminum Performance Radiator for 2012-2015 Honda Civic (FB6\/FG4)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3-Row All-Aluminum Performance Radiator replaces the failure-prone factory heat exchanger on the 2012-2015 Honda Civic 2.4L to dissipate thermal loads faster and prevent engine overheating during aggressive driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Honda Civic Cooling System Weakness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory cooling unit in the 9th generation Civic relies on crimped, heat-cycled plastic composite end tanks mated to a thin single-row aluminum core. Under high-RPM operation and aggressive heat-cycling, the \u003cstrong\u003eK24Z7\u003c\/strong\u003e engine generates significant thermal loads that degrade the OEM plastic tanks, causing brittleness, seam separation, and sudden hairline fractures at the inlet neck. Furthermore, factory fin density and single-row tube designs quickly succumb to heat soak in high-ambient track or spirited driving conditions, choking heat rejection capacity and risking head gasket distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for maximum thermal dissipation, this upgraded unit features a 3-row, furnace-brazed aluminum tube-and-fin core designed to drastically increase surface area and coolant capacity. The assembly replaces composite materials with 100% heavy-duty aluminum end tanks joined via precision \u003cstrong\u003eTIG welding\u003c\/strong\u003e to eliminate failure-prone crimped plastic seams. Internal fluid passages are optimized for consistent, low-restriction coolant flow through the cylinder head and block circuits, significantly reducing heat soak and sustaining stable operating temperatures under high loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x All-aluminum 3-row performance radiator\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProtective port caps (installed on inlet and outlet ports)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2012-2015 Honda Civic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eK24Z7\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4L \/ \u003cstrong\u003eFB6 \/ FG4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e201-205 hp \/ 170-174 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDPI 13221, CU13221, Q13221, REA13221\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2012-2015 Honda Civic 2.4L (Sedan \/ Coupe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the FB6\/FG4 Civic?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2012-2015 Honda Civic equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eK24Z7\u003c\/strong\u003e engine; it is not a universal unit and is not engineered for base 1.8L R18-powered models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to bleed the cooling system after installation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, complete a thorough coolant flush, fill with the manufacturer-specified coolant mixture, and perform a complete vacuum fill or burp cycle to eliminate trapped air pockets before operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Honda Performance Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain consistent lap times and extract peak high-revving power from your VTEC-equipped powerplant without the chronic risk of heat degradation or cracked plastic tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67552612221176,"sku":"DS-EE7JLWSIR","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/aluminum-radiator-for-honda-civic-2012-2015-2-4l-1.jpg?v=1790817280","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/de\/products\/aluminum-radiator-for-honda-civic-2012-2015-2-4l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}