ebay radiator purchase

[dezerts10]

i have been searching ebay recently and have seen many radiators that I have thought about bidding on. some say nextel cup radiator some say brand new some are brands I have not heard of but the text in the add say they are what the nascar guys are using. i wont spend more then $150.00 on something like this and if they are what they say its better then buying one from ron davis or pwr for $500 plus is it wortht he risk? opinions wanted.

thanks
Gregg

[Josh_K]

Boy tuff call. I know summit and jegs have them brand new for less than $200.00

[Brian1]

I bought my radiator off ebay and it was a good one. It was brand new and an Afco N series aluminum radiator. You can look on Afco Racing's website and find it too, I think Ebay was a little cheaper.

I have heard both positive and negative comments on radiators bought off ebay, the only thing I would suggest is to shop around before deciding.

[weldithot79]

Ill let you know, I just bought one and it should be here monday or tuesday. I bought A C&R, supposedly brand new for $200, If its what the guy says it a deal.

[mark@PhotoAhead]

A couple e-bay heads up.

There seems to be allot of user I.D. highjacking on e-bay lately too.

Anything with any value I bid on anymore I send a message to the seller first just to make sure they are really selling it and not some scammer.

If the seller replies then you know it's really them selling it at least.

Another big scam is you bid and lose and then get a official looking second chance offer from e-bay offering to sell it at your bid because the sale fell through.

Check your messages on e-bays site and if the offer isn't there it is a scam.
They almost got me on that one.

Still lots of deals on e-bay but it is becoming a dangerous place if you don't watch your self.

[Big Oly TT]

i have been searching ebay recently and have seen many radiators that I have thought about bidding on. some say nextel cup radiator some say brand new some are brands I have not heard of but the text in the add say they are what the nascar guys are using. i wont spend more then $150.00 on something like this and if they are what they say its better then buying one from ron davis or pwr for $500 plus is it wortht he risk? opinions wanted.

thanks
Gregg

First, you really need to know what you need for your application, horsepower you have and the size you need. Forget about NASCAR, Ron Davis, etc. It means nothing. I would not buy anything used in this department. Its not worth it. Get what you need and want. I looked at Ron Davis and all the other ones. Names are just names. You need to spend the time learning about radiators and how they are all manufactured. If it makes you feel any better or gives you any comfort...............I bought my new radiator from a company selling them on EBAY!! YEP! And I have a 650hp v8 stroker motor I run in my class 8 that I ran in the last Baja 1000, 500 and a few others. Got the exact size I wanted, with the inlet and outlet where I wanted it, dual pass, shroud with the two fans, etc. for around $400. No problems. Good luck.

[weldithot79]

Well I got my radiator from ebay today and couldnt be happier. Got it from a seller, A-1 performance, it is exactly what they said brand new. I would reccomend looking at any of their stuff.

[dezerts10]

damn was it you that wont he 22" c&r withthe o ring upper?

[weldithot79]

No it was a 28" C&R -16 upper with a neck.

[dezerts10]

ahh cool i was looking at the 22" one they had for sale just didnt have the money inthe paypal acount. now I do but he dosnt have any others.

[weldithot79]

I saw one on there tonight 26"x18.5"x3" if you have the space for it.

[dezerts10]

just bid on it

[partybarge_pilot]

I have bought 3 radiators off Ebay with good results. Have found that this guy usually has what you want in stock for about the same price as Ebay.http://www.musclemotorsports.com/cooling-radiators.html

[dezerts10]

i found another auction im interested in but it says the radiator is for a closed system. what does that mean? it does not have the radiator cap or the neck for one. how would I use it?

[Kbach66]

i found another auction im interested in but it says the radiator is for a closed system. what does that mean? it does not have the radiator cap or the neck for one. how would I use it?

You can get a fitting that goes inline with a standard rubber hose and has an attachment for a cap from summitt, jegs, pretty much any hotrod place.

I think I've also seen some systems that have a small aluminum sub-tank with a radiator cap on it. They are usually for when the radiator is low in the car and you need a bleed/fill at a higher location.

[dezerts10]

so i guess ill bid on it then. i thought id be able to use it but wasnt 100% sure

thanks,
Gregg

[punchdrunk monkey]

good info. I'm hopeing to build a truck and need to shave a few dollars. I was looking at ~$1000 for the radiator and auto trans cooler. Might be able save half of ebay.

Anyone have any luck with auto trans coolers off ebay.