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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 06:09 AM
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Anyone running one of these? I was checking out his site and noticed there was an application for the C5's.

Please post up any experience you may have with this set-up on a C5.

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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by EFI-1
Anyone running one of these? I was checking out his site and noticed there was an application for the C5's.

Please post up any experience you may have with this set-up on a C5.

Aloha, Dave
Don't know on my C5 but I do run a Ron Davis on my Single Turbo Mustang with a 427 dart block and it kicks *** even when X-Crossing! Quality rules and the price is great.

Shahram
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Originally Posted by EFI-1
Anyone running one of these? I was checking out his site and noticed there was an application for the C5's.

Please post up any experience you may have with this set-up on a C5.

Aloha, Dave
We carry Ron Davis products. Excellant quality! Feel free to call us or visit our website at http://www.xmsengineering.com/cooling

Bill
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Are these raditors thicker than a stock one? If not, is there one that is thicker than stock? I am not running an A/C system so I have some room to play around with.

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We carry Ron Davis products. Excellant quality! Feel free to call us or visit our website at http://www.xmsengineering.com/cooling

Bill
Sweet! Are they a direct drop in/bolt on or do they require modification?
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I have had mine for over two years with no problems. It has the integral engine oil cooler as well. It is somewhat thicker but mine was a direct bolt in replacement. Change your thermostat and reprogram your fans. Here in DFW area in Summer I rarely see over 190 degrees.
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I have had mine for over two years with no problems. It has the integral engine oil cooler as well. It is somewhat thicker but mine was a direct bolt in replacement. Change your thermostat and reprogram your fans. Here in DFW area in Summer I rarely see over 190 degrees.

I believe the DRM radiator kit uses a Ron Davis radiator. Either way, all the comments I've heard about the product have either been good or excellent. Now about the price...that's different. Gotta remember that hoses, connector, and the adapter is going to cost about $300, and then add labor.
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