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Old 05-08-2012, 08:25 AM
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Just got my radiator in from BTR radiator. This thing is on steroids. Hope to get it in today . Will try to get some side by side pics of it comparing it to the stock radiator.
 
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Old 05-08-2012, 09:22 AM
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Pictures would be great! Out of curiosity, why a bigger radiator?
 
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Old 05-08-2012, 09:26 AM
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I guess piece of mind more than anything. I pull our race car trailer across Monteagle mountain on the way to Ga quite often. The temps have always climbed on it in the summer. The stock one had sprung a few leaks so figured i would get a heavy duty one while i was at it
 
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Old 05-08-2012, 09:30 AM
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Good plan, when it's time to replace, upgrade!
 
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Mount Eagle, havnt been there in a while, waiting for the picks & updates on how well it cools.
 
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Old 05-13-2012, 08:58 AM
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these are the comparison pics . New one fit in there just perfect.
 
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What was the damage? $$$
 
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$409.00 plus shipping
 
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$500 well spent for the peace of mind. Has me thinking about it now. I was going to pull mine and have it flushed, but I guess I have some number crunching to do first.
 
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Old 05-18-2012, 12:30 PM
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Climbed Monteagle mountain yesterday, Did not even begin to heat up with the new radiator. Very pleased with this upgrade.
 
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