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Gabrielsurf · Nov 18, 2003

is black ice extreme a pretty good radiator with a 3134 btu?
would this do a good job??
or are ther better rads or heatercores for cheaper?? i don't know what i should use

and what size hoses is 1/2 inch enough or thicker is better?

{PMS}fishy · Nov 18, 2003

I have heard from other users that it is a good radiator.

You can get a heatcore core for much less, and I think it may perform a little bit better. Most people use 1/2" or 3/8" Tubing. I do not think that there is a need for anything larger than 1/2".

I would personally get a heatcore from an auto parts store for $17 and put some barbs on it yourself. Buying the premade ones take the fun out of it, and add a good amount of cost.

Yuriman · Nov 18, 2003

Get the 87" Chevette heatercore, it fits in the front of most cases and it performs very well. You would have to attach your own barbs, but its easy. PM me if you want my guide.

Gabrielsurf · Nov 18, 2003

yes i'd like the guide

Shin Akuma · Nov 18, 2003

Black Ice sux trust me. Get a heatercore.

scanido · Nov 19, 2003

For the size nothing can touch the Black Iccce Extreme. If size doesn't matter then a Pro core will obviously be better!

ILikeMy240sx · Nov 19, 2003

scanido said:
For the size nothing can touch the Black Iccce Extreme. If size doesn't matter then a Pro core will obviously be better!

... i think you are forgetting the single-pass HC... that wil outperform any BIX. Actually, chevette will putperform any BIX, rad, etc etc

If you do not want to pu barbs, JB weld, you can just cut the exixting barb until theres about 1" left. Boil your tubes until it gets soft, stretch it out with your figers a bit and shove it on to the barb you just cut. Metal clamps on it to secure it.

Raider84 · Nov 19, 2003

can you find a heatercore thats smaller then the BIX and compete with its btu? i bet it would be hard. BIXs are hella small.

K1ll1nT1m3 · Nov 19, 2003

I use a Black Ice Extreme. Its more expensive, but mine seems to work fine. I like that the mounting spots are already on the rad. It makes mounting a little easier, i think anyway. A heater core would be cheaper and maybe a bit better.

ILikeMy240sx · Nov 19, 2003

Raider84 said:
can you find a heatercore thats smaller then the BIX and compete with its btu? i bet it would be hard. BIXs are hella small.

When the space is an issue, I find BIX to be more practical than a HC. The issue was that HC performs better than a BIX and there is no question about that. If the space is your major concern then I recommend a BIX.

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