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Liferdog · 08-09-2001, 10:27 AM

I have looked at the smaller Radiators (4x4) like the "Black Ice" and such. They can definately make your life awhole lot easier when it comes to install. Personally, I prefer the option of future expansion. I want to ensure that if one day I do decide to go Pelt that I have a Rad that can do the job. I also wanted to maintain some sort of budget. So, rather than spend 70-80 bucks on a Black Ice, I felt the Big Momma was more appropriate both in cost and in expandibility (50 bucks). However, prior to purchasing I stolled down to the local auto parts store (Trak Auto) and asked to see all of there smallest heater cores and tranny coolers. Lo and behold the smallest heater core (The standard Ford heater core)looked just like the Big momma both are 7 X 6 X 2. Well that was the lucky winner because it cost $16 plus 3 for the brass hose nipples that I soldered on to make my very own BIG DADDY!.
So, back to the subject I would recommend the auto store first and just ask to see there inventory. You may find just what you need at a fraction of the cost.

08-09-2001, 10:27 AM	#10
Liferdog Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 3	I have looked at the smaller Radiators (4x4) like the "Black Ice" and such. They can definately make your life awhole lot easier when it comes to install. Personally, I prefer the option of future expansion. I want to ensure that if one day I do decide to go Pelt that I have a Rad that can do the job. I also wanted to maintain some sort of budget. So, rather than spend 70-80 bucks on a Black Ice, I felt the Big Momma was more appropriate both in cost and in expandibility (50 bucks). However, prior to purchasing I stolled down to the local auto parts store (Trak Auto) and asked to see all of there smallest heater cores and tranny coolers. Lo and behold the smallest heater core (The standard Ford heater core)looked just like the Big momma both are 7 X 6 X 2. Well that was the lucky winner because it cost $16 plus 3 for the brass hose nipples that I soldered on to make my very own BIG DADDY!. So, back to the subject I would recommend the auto store first and just ask to see there inventory. You may find just what you need at a fraction of the cost. __________________ Deeds, Not Words