Performance Radiator for Honda CR-V (2017-2022) 1.5L

All-Aluminum Performance Radiator for 2017-2022 Honda CR-V

Direct Cooling Upgrade: Engineered to eliminate factory plastic tank failure points and maximize thermal heat rejection on turbocharged Earth Dreams powertrains.

The Stock CR-V Thermal Weakness

Factory CR-V radiators utilize crimped composite plastic end tanks bonded to a single-row core with rubber gaskets. Under sustained boost cycles, extreme summer temperatures, and repeated thermal expansion, these plastic tanks become brittle, predisposing the assembly to hairline cracks, seam separation, and catastrophic coolant loss. Additionally, limited core volume restricts heat transfer efficiency under sustained load.

The Engineering Solution

This all-aluminum performance radiator features 100% TIG-welded, aircraft-grade aluminum end tanks mated to a high-density, furnace-brazed core. By replacing weak crimped seals with continuous fusion welds, structural integrity is preserved under high cooling system pressures. High-efficiency louvered aluminum fins and optimized internal fluid tubes increase surface area contact, accelerating heat dissipation to maintain stable engine and turbocharger coolant temperatures.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2017-2022 Honda CR-V EX, EX-L, Touring, Special Edition (1.5L Turbo L15BE)
• Fits both FWD (RW1) and AWD (RW2) models
• Exclusion: Does not fit 2017 CR-V 2.4L LX models

The Honda Precision Standard

Maintain peak power delivery without heat-induced timing pull. This drop-in upgrade delivers robust reliability, factory-matched mounting points, and durable thermal control for your turbocharged Earth Dreams powertrain.