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Apr 2, 2013 | 08:52 AM

#21

turbo-civic-si

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Originally Posted by longrodlx

You're telling me that the Dewitt's and rsd radiators do nothing for cooling but the cheapo eBay ones do. And just how long til something goes wrong with the cheap radiator? I'm sorry but an extra $200 is cheap insurance in a $10k engine build

Not at all, No one is knocking Dewitt's and rsd quality, all were saying is they are expensive and there are other options out there. Also. we can all agree that crap is out there. Not all of us pay 10K for our engine, i have 3k max in mine.

If you have the cash to just buy the best of the best go for it! Im not knocking you, but don't go around saying some products are crap because they are not expensive.

On top of that whats the worst that can happen, it just does not work or it leaks. Its not like a rod is going to let loose and hit me in the face.

There are a lot of people on other forums and feedback on ebay saying ECP products are not crap.

Apr 2, 2013 | 12:54 PM

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longrodlx

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I was talking about the clown who has a ton of money in a new build. And I agree we do get the corvette tax on a lot of stuff. I'm running stock radiator. But if I were to upgrade I would do a lot of research first. I'm just saying $200 more for a proven radiator isn't much.

Btw a couple posts above you they said the Dewitt's and RSD didn't work.

Apr 2, 2013 | 01:20 PM

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turbo-civic-si

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Well I ordered a ECP radiator yesterday at 2pm from there webpage. It arrived today according to UPS shipping. I will post up pics when i get home from work.

Apr 2, 2013 | 01:42 PM

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longrodlx

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Just looked at the ECP radiator. Looks like a really nice piece. If it is everything they say it is then that's a really good deal. I might be looking into one of those if it will work with my setup.

Apr 2, 2013 | 08:10 PM

#25

Arnie Chamberlain

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My issues were as follows:

1. Tabs for air conditioner and fan assy are really flimsy. DeWitts uses nice aluminum blocks, these guys use cut out tabs welded on to the endtanks.
2. Aforementioned tabs did not line up and needed some serious file time.
3. Aforementioned tabs are very flimsy and only welded on one side. I doubt they will last too long before either cracking an end tank or falling off.
4. Radiator hose connections are not properly positioned, fan shroud does not fit well.
5. Welds look like they were done by Helen Keller. Bad penetration, uneven, dirty.
6. Lots of bent fins right out of the box.
7. Covered in cheap "aluminum" spray paint to hide flaws. Does not look like the auction pics.

If anyone wants mine, its unused, used for mock up, top 4 rows have been cut off to clear supercharger intake and poorly patched. Someone with proper aluminum welding experience could fix it.

$50+ship or it goes for scrap.

Apr 2, 2013 | 09:50 PM

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longrodlx

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It's the ecp one or whatever? I will take it if you can send me some pics. $50+ ship? Pics to westhaxton@me.com

Apr 2, 2013 | 09:51 PM

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longrodlx

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Did you cut it down for supercharger or was it bought that way? Please pm me your phone number so we can make arrangements for purchase. Thanks
Oh yeah what's your Paypal address? Shipping to 89044

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