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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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radiator?

Any one have experience with the ebay radiators? Ie. fitment, quality, etc. Looking at replacing mine since it's old an grimy. If I'm gonna take it out to clean it, might as well replace it especially if it's only a $100. Any other recommendations?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Racing-radia...#ht_500wt_1169
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Those Ebay radiators don't always cool any better then stock. Unless yours is broke I wouldn't replace it. Sure looks good though...
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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Just curious, because the next aluminum ones from the US dealers looks to cost 3 x more but from all the small images, looks exactly the same...
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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And the build quality on the 3x ones is ***** as well. I regret spending the money on one that I had to get the filler neck bung welded in since apparently the manufacturer was too lazy to do.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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I've been using a 2 core super cool radiator. I think the aluminum ones are wider and may need to have the inner fender cut.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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WayMotorWorks....were you at MOTD10? Did ya try my Apple Pie?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Anyone have a good experience with any Aluminum radiator? They do look a lot better... I guess it's sounding more like I should just remove and clean it...
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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Hi there, I bought one of those rad's off of e-bay 3 years ago. They are excellent. I had problems with my original one alway's over heating. I do not have that problem anymore. Just if you buy one make sure that you use Prestone Pre-mix, and it says suitable for aluminum rad's. That is what I use,and no problems. CHEERS.
 
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