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Old 08-07-2003, 12:00 PM
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Can any of you guys tell me the difference between Rodney Red and BeCool radiators? Price and quality?
I have a side job coming up in a couple of weeks and I'll be able to order my new Rad. In trying to get the most out of spending some $500.00 we measured a friends 79 T/A rad and it has about 15 more inches of core than I have with my current set up, but since I'm relocating it further forward I will have to lean the top back about 3 inches for hood clearance. I have electric fans so that's no prob. I was just concerned about the airflow across the fins. Also does Rodney Red stock the T/A radiator and If I need to have the inlet and outlet tubes aimed up a little as the result of having to lean the rad, can they do that for me?

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Can any of you guys tell me the difference between Rodney Red and BeCool radiators? Price and quality?
I have a side job coming up in a couple of weeks and I'll be able to order my new Rad. In trying to get the most out of spending some $500.00 we measured a friends 79 T/A rad and it has about 15 more inches of core than I have with my current set up, but since I'm relocating it further forward I will have to lean the top back about 3 inches for hood clearance. I have electric fans so that's no prob. I was just concerned about the airflow across the fins. Also does Rodney Red stock the T/A radiator and If I need to have the inlet and outlet tubes aimed up a little as the result of having to lean the rad, can they do that for me?

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Old 08-07-2003, 02:37 PM
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Super, I'd highly recommend the Rodney Red. I'm running one in my 67 Lemans and am very happy. They make them for TA's and Firebirds also. You can even have them modified a little. On my Lemans rad I had them weld the filler spout on with the overflow pointing at 1 o'clock towards the passenger side for a quick trip to the overflow can. I'm running a 180* T stat and even when I whip on her a little it barely breaks 200*. I'll use a Rodney in my Firebird project. Wouldn't think of using anything else. Pricey, yes but they do the job! By the way, loved your 66 goat on the History Channel!

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Old 08-07-2003, 02:41 PM
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One more thing. I know 2 guys that used the Be Cool and both of them ended up adding electric fans.

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Old 08-07-2003, 06:17 PM
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I priced a Be Cool it was more expensive then a Rodney Red. I live in canada and was buying the Be Cool up here. Even with the exchange and shipping the Rodney Red was a better buy. I am also very pleased with workmanship and performance of the Rodney Red. I recommend it highly.

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Blackfoot, is that an overflow can in the picture...looks good!! Can I ask who makes it and how you installed. I have an RR as well and looking for overflow can.....

As fas as BeCool or Rodney Red. Based on extensive research before I buy anthing, I bought the Rodney Red. I am VERY happy. I run a 462 stroker and it keeps my engine nice and cool....

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Brad, thats a Moroso. It comes with a mounting flange thats pretty self explanatory. If you've got a 462 you'll be able to figure it out. I bought it from Summit cause PY doesn't carry it.

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Old 08-08-2003, 02:59 AM
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Ive got a 462 in my 68 bird and iam also lookig for a nice aluminium raditor, looks like its gonna be a rodney red based on everyones opionion.

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