Does the Max Cooling Radiator for GE8 cars keep the air conditioning?

Yes. The Max Cooling Radiator for GE8 cars is designed to work with the cooling fan and the air conditioning system, so neither has to be removed. That makes it practical for a Fit that is still driven on the street in summer while also seeing track days or hard canyon runs.

Why upgrade the radiator on a stock engine?

When coolant temperature rises under sustained full throttle, the ECU applies a high temperature correction that reduces power and hurts fuel economy. The manufacturer designed this radiator to hold temperatures steady, so the engine can keep making full power through a session instead of protecting itself.

How thick is the core?

The core is 36mm thick. The manufacturer used a new forming process to make the most of the available space and enlarge capacity, while the all-aluminum build keeps weight low. No capacity figure or weight is published, so contact us if you need exact numbers.

What is the optional coating?

The manufacturer offers a heat-dissipating coating as an extra-cost option that raises cooling performance further. It is recommended for owners who do frequent sports driving or circuit work. It is not part of the standard radiator, so ask Bulletproof Automotive about availability and pricing before ordering.

Is it useful outside of summer?

Yes. The manufacturer describes the radiator as an essential item for circuit and sports driving in any season. Even in cool weather, sustained high load raises coolant temperature, and steady temperatures help the engine deliver consistent power from the first lap to the last.

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J’s Racing Max Cooling Radiator for GE8 Honda Fit

J’s Racing’s Max Cooling Radiator for GE8 Fits is an all-aluminum radiator built around two goals, lighter weight and better cooling efficiency. A new forming process lets the Osaka company use every millimeter of the available space to raise capacity, and the core is 36mm thick. The point on a GE8 is stability: when coolant temperature climbs during full-throttle running, the ECU pulls power to protect the engine, and fuel economy suffers. Keeping temperatures in check avoids that. It is aimed at owners who drive on a circuit or hard in summer heat, and is more than a gently driven daily needs.

Construction

The tanks and plates are made with what J’s Racing calls Flex Round processing, a one-piece press method that forms bends and folds without thinning the metal. Keeping the wall thickness constant adds strength and allows weight to come out elsewhere. Inside, coolant is routed to flow efficiently through the core, raising heat rejection and holding back the temperature rise that comes with sustained high load.

Features

All-aluminum construction for low weight
36mm core thickness with capacity enlarged to fill the available space
Flex Round pressing keeps metal thickness constant through bends
Efficient coolant flow to limit temperature rise at full throttle
Retains the cooling fan and air conditioning

Applications

Honda Fit: GE8 | 2007-2013 | 1.5L L15A

Notes

An optional heat-dissipating coating is offered by J’s Racing for drivers who do frequent sports driving; contact us for availability
Plan on fresh coolant and a complete air bleed of the cooling system after installation
Product photos are representative only
Shipped from Japan by J’s Racing USA; Bulletproof Automotive confirms the lead time once your order is in

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Max Cooling Radiator for GE8 cars keep the air conditioning? Yes. The Max Cooling Radiator for GE8 cars is designed to work with the cooling fan and the air conditioning system, so neither has to be removed. That makes it practical for a Fit that is still driven on the street in summer while also seeing track days or hard canyon runs.
Why upgrade the radiator on a stock engine? When coolant temperature rises under sustained full throttle, the ECU applies a high temperature correction that reduces power and hurts fuel economy. The manufacturer designed this radiator to hold temperatures steady, so the engine can keep making full power through a session instead of protecting itself.
How thick is the core? The core is 36mm thick. The manufacturer used a new forming process to make the most of the available space and enlarge capacity, while the all-aluminum build keeps weight low. No capacity figure or weight is published, so contact us if you need exact numbers.
What is the optional coating? The manufacturer offers a heat-dissipating coating as an extra-cost option that raises cooling performance further. It is recommended for owners who do frequent sports driving or circuit work. It is not part of the standard radiator, so ask Bulletproof Automotive about availability and pricing before ordering.
Is it useful outside of summer? Yes. The manufacturer describes the radiator as an essential item for circuit and sports driving in any season. Even in cool weather, sustained high load raises coolant temperature, and steady temperatures help the engine deliver consistent power from the first lap to the last.

About J’s Racing

J’s Racing was established in Osaka in 1989, as VTEC engines and lightweight Civics and Integras were changing what a Honda could do, and it has built parts for Hondas ever since. The company develops engine response, suspension, braking, cooling and aerodynamics together as one system, then proves the parts in time attack, gymkhana, endurance and circuit racing. Its Fit lapped Tsukuba Circuit in 1’00.459, and its naturally aspirated AP1 S2000, the Maou car, became the company’s reference build for the Honda roadster. Every J’s Racing part is designed and tested in Japan, and J’s Racing USA in Carson, California handles distribution in the United States.

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Items that are in stock in the US, either at Bulletproof’s warehouse or at a supplier’s warehouse, are generally delivered within 7-10 days. Special order items from overseas take considerably longer. As a courtesy Bulletproof offers delivery estimates to our customers which take into consideration manufacturer availability and shipping schedule. These estimates represent our best guess based on previous orders from the manufacturer and do not in any way imply a guaranteed delivery window. Many manufacturers work in a “just in time” inventory system and often take 2-20+ weeks to produce an item once an order is submitted. All deliverable items are then sent to our Japanese warehouse. Bulletproof ships a minimum of one full ocean freight container every month from Japan, oftentimes more than one a month. Ocean freight takes an average of 4 weeks. Typically it breaks down to one week in Japan for paperwork and customs, two weeks by boat and one week in US customs/clearance. Due to the wide number of variables between manufacturer and shipping schedules, delivery estimates are simply just that – estimates. We attempt to estimate conservatively and we usually deliver faster than our estimates suggest. It is not Bulletproof’s policy to guarantee delivery time of any special order item, this is impossible for us to do. By ordering you acknowledge that there is no required delivery ETA and an order may not be canceled or altered due to manufacturing or shipping delays, all ETA’s are provided as a best guess only. Please review the full Terms & Conditions here.

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We do pricing a little differently on our JDM brands and we believe in making things simple and clear. No hidden fees or surcharges. Every price you see includes the shipping cost to our office in Los Angeles, California and all the associated taxes/duties/fees for bringing the products into the US. The only shipping you ever pay is from our facility in the US to your location. Be wary of resellers that don’t include the cost of international shipping in their pricing on JDM parts. While we believe we’ll always have the lowest all-in price on JDM products, we offer a price match guarantee for all authentic parts purchased from authorized dealers as well. For many international customers, it’s much more affordable to ship from the USA than from Japan directly, as the air freight and ocean freight costs are typically much less. However, for customers looking to ship directly from Japan outside of North America, or domestically in Japan, we can provide pricing specifically for that scenario. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any pricing questions or concerns. Please email us at sales@bulletproofautomotive.com with any inquiries.

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