Heater core performence?

[Zecora]

I am looking and getting a dual 120mm heatercore for $50.00 do heater cores perform as good as the big names like black ice, or better.

 

[mwarps]

Generally heater cores perform better than any of the normal radiators.

 

[zer0signal667]

Heatercores are excellent, it's just that they usually require a little work to get them looking good, or to fit in your loop/case. If you're up to the task, then definitely get one. If not, then open up your wallet and dump out some more money

 

[kronchev]

black ice are just pained heatercores with attached metal shrouds...

 

[Zecora]

thanks for your help

 

[Giblet Plus!]

Yes, but don't pay $50 for a dual core.

I got my Fedco 2-199 for $30 from bumper to bumper auto parts. It's from a 1973 chevy caprice.

1/2" ID tubing slides right over the 5/8" tubing used on the core.

 

[Mav]

On a related note, doesn't paint on the fins reduce their efficiency?

 

[Spewn]

Originally posted by Mav
On a related note, doesn't paint on the fins reduce their efficiency?

on the fins, for sure.

 

[diredesire]

Originally posted by Mav
On a related note, doesn't paint on the fins reduce their efficiency?

He didn't paint the fins, just the outside and the tips of the core
edit: didn't mean to sound like a know it all ;D (I asked him this in another thread)

 

[kronchev]

Originally posted by diredesire
He didn't paint the fins, just the outside and the tips of the core
edit: didn't mean to sound like a know it all ;D (I asked him this in another thread)

but black ice does...thats why they perform worse yet are pretty much the exact same thing as a regular heatercore

 

[Zecora]

so get one just normal.

 

[weapon--]

go with a heatercore.

modding a heatercore?

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=706562