✅ Vehicle Fitment
Designed for:
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Honda Civic Type R
⚠ FK8 models only. Not compatible with standard Civic trims.
Why Upgrade the FK8 Cooling System?
The factory cooling system can experience:
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Heat soak during repeated pulls
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Rising temps during track sessions
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Thermal stress under tuned boost levels
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Reduced efficiency over time
An all-aluminum radiator increases heat dissipation and durability.
Cooling is absolutely crucial during high performance driving. Maintained high load, high RPM instances dramatically increases heat produced by the engine requiring a lot more from the vehicle’s cooling system.
Megan Radiators are comprised completely of aluminum. From the tanks to the primary core. Aluminum tanks are a great upgrade over the plastic usually found on factory radiators which are known to crack and leak especially as they age. The larger heat exchanging core is not only more efficient at transferring heat from the coolant, but also increases total coolant carrying capacity.
Designed to as a complete bolt-on application, Our radiators are designed to comply with factory components such as fans and A/C condensers however due to the slight increase in overall size. Upgrading to high capacity, slim radiator fans is suggested.
Megan MR-RT-HC17TR Civic Type R Radiator Key Features
🧊 Full T-6061 Aluminum Construction
Improved thermal conductivity and strength.
🔥 High-Efficiency Core Design
Increased coolant capacity for better temperature control.
🛠 TIG-Welded End Tanks
Stronger than OEM crimped plastic units.
⚙ Direct Bolt-On Fit
Engineered to mount using factory FK8 locations.
Color: Aluminum Silver; Surface Finish: Natural
Construction Design: Single Core 3-Row; Light Weight Direct Bolt-On
Compatible / Replacement For 2017-2021 Civic Type-R (FK8 5th Gen)
Megan MR-RT-HC17TR Civic Type R Radiator Performance Benefits
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Lower operating temperatures
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Improved consistency during track use
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Better heat management for tuned K20C1 builds
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Increased reliability in hot climates
If you’re flashing it, downpiping it, or tracking it, cooling upgrades are cheap insurance.
Installation Notes
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Inspect hoses and thermostat during install.
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Properly bleed cooling system after installation.
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Use Honda-recommended coolant mixture.
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Verify fan shroud compatibility.
Heat kills consistency. Cooling keeps lap times steady.
Improves cooling efficiency by 35 – 45% temp
Aluminum radiators mark a modern advancement in cooling. Not only does the material dissipate heat at close to double the rate compared to brass, but also reduced the overall weight of the vehicle and provides a stronger and more durable core and tube design
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