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Old Dec 15, 2019 | 11:40 PM
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2006 Base M6. Car does not get any track time, but since I need a new radiator should I upgrade? Anyone use Engineered Cooling Products? They talk a good game on their website, but I wondered if anyone used their products.
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You may want to consider another factory radiator as yours stood up for many years. I personally like the Dewitt’s radiator as it’s an all metal radiator with above average cooling. I used it in my C4 and it was great. Extra cooling. If you mod your car this is the rad to use. It’s on the pricy side but does a great job.
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I bought the ECP radiator solid piece
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 02:48 PM
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I bought the ECP radiator solid piece
Thanks for the answer. I'll pull the trigger on it.
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 03:33 PM
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Ordered from ECP. All aluminum $288.00 Shipped.

https://www.speedcooling.com/2005-20...rad-14861.html
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Ordered from ECP. All aluminum $288.00 Shipped.

https://www.speedcooling.com/2005-20...rad-14861.html
Thats actually cheaper than I would have guessed.
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 04:27 PM
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That price is awsome.....why would anyone buy a stock radiator.? Look out Dewitts....you have some competition..When you get the radiator installed, let us know your thoughts on the project....
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Thanks for the answer. I'll pull the trigger on it.
heres a pic



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and yes those are the cheap ebay hoses not the high dollar overpriced mishimoto or KNS brands
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Hoses look good.
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I'll have it in the day after Xmas. I'll post some pics as it is installed.
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They don't make one with an integrated trans cooler. Wonder where they are manufactured. Their website says they are headquartered in Chicago but now where does it say where the radiators are MADE.

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Researching a new radiator last year I came across info that ECP is manufactured in China and for that low price very low price it makes sense. I bought a Dewitt’s
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