Hybrid Racing Performance Radiator Cap - Type F (Blue)
$37.04
Hybrid Racing Performance Radiator Cap - Type F (Blue)
High 1.3bar (18.85PSI) pressure rating
Matte black finish
Bolts on in 5 min!
The cooling system of your car is one of the most important parts, without one your engine would be useless in minutes. Many people change the cap for esthetic reasons alone, and while we like things to look good, there has to be a more important reason. What does the radiator cap do? Other than the most apparent reason, allowing you to fill your radiator, the radiator cap is an essential part of the system. As the coolant gets hot, it expands creating pressure inside of the system, and when it reaches a certain point, this pressure is then released through the radiator cap plunger into an overflow tank. Once the pressure has dropped below the desired level the plunger inside of the cap will close.
So why should you upgrade your radiator cap? Increased pressure in your cooling system can increase the boiling temperature. By upgrading to a stronger cap, you can effectively raise the boiling temperature of your system, reducing the risk of having your coolant turn into steam which then will cause cavitation. Cavitation, or air pockets, will prevent the coolant from actually cooling the engine which can result in extreme wear and damage vital engine parts. The OEM cap is rated at 1.1 bar and the Hybrid Racing cap is rated at 1.3 bar!
Fits: Type D works with the following chassis
2007-2008 Honda Fit
2000-2009 Honda S2000
1992-2015 Honda Civic
1990-1994 Honda Accord
2003-2008 Honda Element
1993-1997 Honda Civic del Sol
2002-2006 Acura RSX
2004-2008 Acura TSX
1994-2001 Acura Integra
Type F works with the following chassis
1988-1991 Honda Civic
1992-2001 Honda Prelude
1988-1991 Honda CRX
1990-1993 Acura Integra
2016-2020 Civic