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GERRY136
06-09-01, 12:09 AM
just got this today at advace auto parts. should do the job. couldnt believe how cheap!
if anyone needs dimensions or part # ill post it.

William
06-09-01, 02:16 AM
what size are those fittings, I may be taking a trip down there soon.

proze
06-09-01, 03:24 AM
cool, man. that's exactly what i have.. just put 2 120mm fans on it. one really doesn't do the job properly.. and make sure they're sucking air through the radiator, not trying to blow into it.

Kryten
06-09-01, 06:33 AM
I am really suprised that more people dont buy this sort of thing most cars have heaters of different sizes and shapes you can get them for a steal from the wreckers.

Kryten
06-09-01, 06:43 AM
just read another post they might be a little hard to clean but still a new one would have to be a lot better and cheaper than some of these specialty ones.

GERRY136
06-09-01, 08:33 AM
yeah this one is brand new. the fitting closest to you is half inch and the other is larger but not quite3/4. ill probably cut the flare off it and its slightly tapered but not enough to cause a prob with the hose ill use. heres a pic of the tapered one.
measurements:11 1/4 x 6 1/8 x 2"
pa 5895219 $25.99

Spewn
06-09-01, 09:13 AM
that's almost the exact same as mine. Mine's 7" high, 10" wide, and 2" deep. My fittings are on the side, the fittings look to be like, 5/8", but I'll probably be able to squeeze either 1/2" tubing over top, or get 3/4" tubing and clamp it down tight. Mine only cost $15 canadian at an auto wreckers(that's like, $9 USD) It's amazing how much cheaper most things are if you don't buy them online.

Szech
06-09-01, 04:33 PM
I have two heater cores for my water cooling. One was a rather small one for some import. About 6" X 7" X 2" for $20 inc. shipping. The other one was for a 1970 Delta Oldsmobile, and it's a beast of a heat exchanger. 12" X 7" X 2" for $7 inc. shipping!!! A 8!+@# to clean too! I followed the guide here, and it was still a pain. And on the fittings, I found that mine are 9/16" I.D. (after I cut off the existing flares/barbs), so I machined some barbed fittings to take it down to 1/2" O.D. and used J.B. Weld to hold it on. Any water cooling systems I build here-on are going to use these :).

CrystalMethod
06-09-01, 05:48 PM
Is it just me or do we all have entirely too much time on our hands?

Spewn
06-09-01, 07:52 PM
Definately too much time :)

I couldn't weld the fittings to the pipe, so I had to buy some 5/8" tubing, and attatch it to the other end of the fitting with clamps/silicone. It's sturdy, and doesn't leak, so I'm happy :) Just gotta order my waterblock now.

GERRY136
06-09-01, 10:19 PM
lol
yeah i love this stuff. never heard of overclocking until about a month ago or more.
now im hooked. cant wait to REALLY screw up something so i can post the pics.

proze
06-10-01, 12:20 AM
CrystalMethod (Jun 09, 2001 05:48 p.m.):
Is it just me or do we all have entirely too much time on our hands?

i don't actually have the time!! :( i steal it from other things i should be doing! ;-)

GERRY136
06-10-01, 01:21 AM
unfortunately Proze, i know exactly what u mean lol