Skigirl
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I want to upgrade my existing radiator for an aluminum one. I can get an aluminum / plastic one for under $200, as you know. Don't know that it is a direct bolt in replacement - my guess is that it requires modifications for mounting, shroud etc.
Or, go with a Be Cool that's a bolt in direct fit, all aluminum, but $630.
My mechanic said the aluminum / plastic ones should last 5 years before leaking. So even if I had to replace it twice to the Be Cool's initial costs, it seems a cheaper solution.
So, guys, besides the obvious price diff are there compelling reasons to go with one or the other?
TIA!
Or, go with a Be Cool that's a bolt in direct fit, all aluminum, but $630.
My mechanic said the aluminum / plastic ones should last 5 years before leaking. So even if I had to replace it twice to the Be Cool's initial costs, it seems a cheaper solution.
So, guys, besides the obvious price diff are there compelling reasons to go with one or the other?
TIA!
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Yea, I'm mostly that way. Don't mind too much spending money (it's a girl thing - I'm genetically driven to shop 
). If the cheaper one isn't gonna make much difference in durability and it won't be a jerry rig job (I don't like jerry rigged stuff) getting it installed then no reason to spend $600. But if the $600 rad is a direct bolt in, no messing with shrouds or fabbing brackets, and lasts longer than the plastic by a fair bit, then it might just be worth it. 
