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Old 03-03-2019, 01:04 PM
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I switched to a Ron Davis with in integrated Oil and P/S cooler and couldn't be happier....racing in 90+ temps never approaches "hot". Nice workmanship....
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I've had a Ron Davis before and it was great. Wouldn't hesitate to use them again. It cooled very well and efficiently which says a lot due to the fact I live in Texas where the summer temps are the equivalent to hell. However, I just ordered an AutoRad last week because I wanted the cool Core support and ordered an intercooler too with the A/C condenser and love how the mount everything all together nicely. Anyone got any stories...good, bad or indifferent about their AutoRad.
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The Griffin I installed in my '66 Chevelle w/ LSA started leaking from multiple places after just two years. Just installed an AFCO radiator to replace it. The fan shroud on the Griffin was a better design but the AFCO radiator is much more efficient at shedding heat.
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My Griffin is leaking. This is the second one in 4 years with minimal driving. The first was replaced by Summit as a warranty claim. Now, I'm back to square one.
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Old 10-05-2020, 11:20 PM
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I'm in the same boat with Griffin, mine just started leaking at the upper corner where the tubes are bonded to the end tank. Hopefully Summit will help out, I have had it installed for just over 2 years.
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Old 10-07-2020, 09:47 AM
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I went through three Griffin radiators in 4 years. I'll never buy another nor recommend one. I replaced it with a triple pass from Jegs. So far so good but time will tell.
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Old 08-12-2021, 07:48 PM
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Entropy radiators

I’ve done a lot of researching on radiators. That’s funny you mentioned entropy that you pointed out. I was planning on going with them also. I want USA made.
It seems a lot of companies like griffin are going overseas, and I’m reading “a lot ”of bad reviews on them. But I guess they used to be a lot better years ago. Seems quality has really gone down.


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Entropy has a lifetime warranty. I got for my 69 LSA project. It’s made very well and the fans seem to be very powerful.
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Old 10-01-2021, 01:22 PM
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Using a Cold Case in my 461 BBC 69 Camaro. The radiator brackets locate the radiator 5/8" further back than the stock radiator, seems to be the only complaint many users have had. I had my brackets cut off and re-welded same as factory radiators. Otherwise really nice quality and customer support. It has two tubes that are 1-1/4" which is pretty impressive.

Works fine but I suspect my fans could be more powerful.-Mike
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Old 10-01-2021, 01:35 PM
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Wizard cooling..

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