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Reply to "New Custom Radiator; need opinions"

I don't intend to reinvent the wheel. I was at a hot rod show in the Chicago area and a rep from Be Cool Radiators was there. They're products are very nice at least in appearance and they have a good reputation from engine builders I have talked to.

I spoke to the rep who indicated he was familiar with Panteras and was interested in building a radiator system, radiator and fans. The rest is now in motion. I figured another product in the market could only be a good thing. From all I have read the Fluidyne appears to be working well, as are some other aluminum and even stock radiators. Although I have read a couple blogs on leaking Fluidyne radiators. Of course I am not naive to the fact that there will always be a couple problem products when dealing with such volume. I had also read else where that Fluidyne had sourced their products overseas, but I have not seen any more on this so I don't know where they are made. Does anyone else know? I would like to buy American if possible.

In my case I have a new high output engine that I wanted to make sure cooled properly, so I am taking advise from you guys on the site and doing proper upgrades, SS tubes, electronics etc My current radiator is original and I have watched the temp climb on occasion with the old engine. Since there are a couple different options and/or opinions such as upgraded electronics shroud vs no shroud, lay down or leave it upright, I figured it couldn't hurt to try another vendor to see what they come up with. That's why I'm looking for any input on any improvements that could be made to what is out there now. And yes, it has crossed my mind that I have started a journey that I should have left alone, but the guys from Be Cool have been incredibly supportive and certainly have experience in the business.

So what do you think, maybe a DeTomaso emblem burned into the top of the radiator. Smiler
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