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Koyo Performance Radiator – Honda Civic Type R EP3 K20A MT (2001–2005)
Application: Honda Civic Type R MT | LA-EP3 | K20A | Manual Transmission
Part Number: KV081578R/ V2574
The EP3 Civic Type R is one of Honda's most celebrated front-wheel-drive hot hatches — a high-revving, naturally aspirated machine built around the legendary K20A engine. Whether you're running a stock build or pushing the EP3 hard on track, the factory radiator can become a limiting factor under sustained high-load conditions. The Koyorad KV081578R is a direct bolt-in performance upgrade engineered specifically for the EP3, delivering improved cooling capacity without any cutting, drilling, or fabrication.
Koyorad's all-aluminium construction and high-efficiency core design dissipate heat faster and more effectively than the factory unit, keeping coolant temperatures in check even under sustained high-load driving. Nocolok furnace brazed, precision TIG welded by hand, and triple pressure tested — it retains all OEM fan shroud mounts and stock hose connections with no modifications required.
Why Koyorad?
- Precise Tube & Fin Alignment — Strict quality control ensures optimal coolant flow and maximum heat transfer efficiency across the entire core.
- Nocolok Furnace Brazing — All tubes, fins, headers, and brackets are bonded in a state-of-the-art Nocolok furnace, creating a structure that resists vibration, road debris, and the elements.
- Billet Filler Neck — Precision-machined billet filler necks are fitted to every unit for superior strength, durability, and a reliable seal.
- OE-Specific Mounting — Application-specific mounting points for fan shrouds, inlet/outlet hoses, and top/bottom pins ensure a pain-free, no-modification install.
- Hand-Crafted Heliarc Welds — Each radiator is individually Heliarc welded by hand, creating the strongest possible aluminium-to-aluminium bond across all components.
Specifications
| Part Number | KV081578R |
| Core Thickness | 36mm |
| Core Dimensions (H × W) | 350 × 660/670mm |
| Tank Dimensions | 43/43 × 678mm |
| Inlet / Outlet Diameter | ⌢32mm (top and bottom) |
| Drain Plug | M18 (42014) |
| Construction | All Aluminium, Nocolok Brazed, Heliarc Welded |
| Transmission | Manual (MT) |
| Fan Shroud | Retains OEM mounts |
| Fitment | Direct bolt-in, no modifications required |
Cross Reference
| Koyorad | KV081578R |
| Honda OEM | 1901 PRA 003 |
Fitment Table
| Year | Make | Model | Chassis | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2005 | Honda | Civic | EP3 (2D Hatch) | Type R – K20A 2.0L Aspirated Petrol FWD (158kW) |
Sold individually. Manual transmission fitment only. Lead times may apply — contact us at Coore for availability and shipping estimates.
Coore Performance & Aftermarket is an Authorised Australian Distributor of Koyorad Performance Radiators.
Shop with confidence — all Koyorad products sold through Coore are genuine, backed by manufacturer support, and shipped from Australia.
