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Old 02-10-2010, 01:34 PM
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Default Radiator: Ron Davis or Auto Rad?

Who's using what? Is one better than the other? Also, if you have any photos of them installed in your car would be great!
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Autorad!!! Great product, great folks!! hit me up Chris
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Don't know which is better because I haven't owned AutoRad. But, I do have a Ron Davis on my Chevelle it is a hell of a radiator. Would definitely recommend them. No pics of it though, sorry. Ron Davis is very expensive, but well worth it to me.
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Don't know which is better because I haven't owned AutoRad. But, I do have a Ron Davis on my Chevelle it is a hell of a radiator. Would definitely recommend them. No pics of it though, sorry. Ron Davis is very expensive, but well worth it to me.
x2.. i can vouch for ron davis and howe... the b cool stuff ive had wasnt really cool...
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Ron Davis only since I have a couple and they work fine
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x4 on Ron Davis, its a work of art.
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Throw something else in the competition.

As good or better then the others, less money.

Here is a link to the sale

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$900 Cool Package Includes: Billet Radiator Cap, Dual fan relay harness, 195 / 165, On / Off temp control switch and free shipping
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your not going to beat Ron Davis. Their product is Hands down one of the top choices among race builders across the nation. Robby Gordon ring a bell?

I have many years of experience with there product I am here to say I haven't seen one fail yet. Talk to Dennis Bringer over at Ron Davis or You can give me a call and I can set You up with a radiator. I am not trying to sell you on a inferior product by any means or let alone trying to sell you on a product. PM me and let me know. As the old saying goes "you get what you pay for".
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In terms of radiator Ron Davis does some cool stuff.. BUT.. I really like the radiator/core support combo of the Autorad.

Mainly how it can be so much larger.

If I was just buying the radiator and cost wasn't an object I would get the Ron Davis.. if I wanted the system I would get the Autorad.

Also, if I was doing an intercooler or something special I think Ron is better are custom stuff like that.

Both will surely keep you engine cool
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In terms of radiator Ron Davis does some cool stuff.. BUT.. I really like the radiator/core support combo of the Autorad.

Mainly how it can be so much larger.

If I was just buying the radiator and cost wasn't an object I would get the Ron Davis.. if I wanted the system I would get the Autorad.

Also, if I was doing an intercooler or something special I think Ron is better are custom stuff like that.

Both will surely keep you engine cool

Agreed, but If you have a engine (Pontiac's) that likes to get hot, I would trust Rons stuff. They build radiators for BAJA trucks, I would think that would qualify them alone.
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