[DeTomaso] Difference between an aluminum radiator and one that is black

[boyd casey]

I think they would instill more confidence in their purchase and
effectiveness if they weren't called "sucker" fans. I have two , vented hood
, and my aluminum radiator is installed in the "lay down" position (another
term that does not help). In sales a "Laydown" is an "easy sell" some one
who "laid down" and bought with little or no resistance. You all know what a
"sucker " is.

Boyd

On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 3:38 AM, <JDeRyke at aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 6/25/09 9:53:55 PM, deserttwist at juno.com writes:
>
> > Thank you all for the great advise. Do you think it wise to buy the
> > radiator and fan unit from Pantera Performance, it looks like such a neat
> unit.?
> > or is there a cheaper way to accomplish a cool car?
> >
> Buy from a vendor, because there's a bit more to it than just the Fluidyne.
> First, the radiator needs two 90 degree hook-ups on the inlet & outlet in
> order to hook to the stock cooling tubes without forcing one to search for
> rare curved hoses and cut tem to size. As-received, the Fluidyne has only
> short straight hose bibs and our 1-3/8" rad hoses are often special-order
> at
> local parts stores. Pantera Peformance alters the rad to include curved
> welded-on spigots. They also include a custom aluminum shroud with big dual
> sucker
> fans built in.
>
> Second, unless you buy from a vendor, likely the Fluidyne will come with no
> fan thermostats and maybe no air bleed or drain-cock, forcing you to chase
> around town for the missing stuff, then install them correctly. This is
> part
> of why mail-order non-Pantera shops are able to sell a little cheaper.
>
> Finally, you'll be dealing with a vendor that values you as a (potential)
> repeat customer and his image in the Pantera Community will stand behind
> the
> guarantee. I know of one Pantera part vendor that replaced THREE Fluidyne
> radiators for one customer- no charge. He finally figured out that the
> extremely hard water in the guy's local area (3000 miles away) was causing
> the
> problem, so now all Fluidynes sold by that vendor include a quart bottle of
> special water conditioner, and he changed his installation instructions to
> cover
> that contingency. The $50 you might save buying all the parts necessary
> from Summit Speed Shop or someone similar just isn't worth the trouble nor
> risk, IMHO. Good Luck and say 'Hi' to your neighbors Mr & Mrs Finn for me.
> Cheers- J Deryke
>
>
>
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