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Old May 9, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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How much did your temps change? Was it worth it in your opinion?

I would like to know this as well for the Becool 134-62028
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Old May 9, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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After I installed the Becool, I don't think the temps passed 190 even on the hottest day in traffic with the AC on.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Shockwave179
I think you can still get it, isn't it made by Howe Racing or something?
YES! That's who made it, couldn't remember but yes. I'll have to look into that one.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul Bell
After I installed the Becool, I don't think the temps passed 190 even on the hottest day in traffic with the AC on.
Paul, same experience here.
The temp never rises much, even on the hottest day, after several WOT runs (no AC).
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Old May 9, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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Folks, I think the answer is that if you want maximum cooling with maximum reliability in a radiator, pony up the scratch for the Becool unit.

All aluminum fully welded radiators is all you'll see in the "big" cars at the track-with good reason.

I'm even gonna get one for my '03 Blazer daily beater. **** that skinny plastic stock crap.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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On the 134-62028 I looked at the specs and it look as its wider and higher than the stocker. So you did not have to mod anything to make it fit? Just want to make sure before I order one.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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Instead of upgrading my radiator, I've decided to just upgrade my water pump.

Last edited by 02sleeperz28; May 20, 2012 at 11:14 PM. Reason: Change of thought
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Old May 18, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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So no cutting to make it fit? Would like to order by next week.
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Originally Posted by cajunss
So no cutting to make it fit? Would like to order by next week.
Which part number are you ordering?
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Old May 19, 2012 | 08:57 AM
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Becool 62028 or I might just get the LT1.
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