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Originally posted by shaft01
I think you will get roughly the same opinion from most regarding the heater core vs BIX.......The heater core will walk ALL OVER the BIX.......
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Yup...
If you want the Maze 3, consider getting the copper top, and using poly barbs.
For the pump, you mean
3/4 to 1/2, right?
The res is not a problem, if you keep the waterline above both inlet and outlet, and you originally clean your system with alcohol. It's also going to depend on the additive you use. You can top the res with a sponge inside, if you have to.
The rad doesn't have to come from DD: you can pick it up at your local auto part store, and save yourself some money too. Also, you can get a slightly bigger one than they have there.
We can't tell you what length tygon to get: just use a measuring tape, and figure it out. Add a foot or 2 to allow for "errors"...
If you want to save money, use a cheaper pump, like a Via Aqua 1300, rated about the same as that Eheim 1250 (see the front page). You can make your own res, from anything, like a Rubbermaid container.
And yeah, definitely use real hose clamps...
