afco or fluidyne heat exchanger?

[brian97cobra]

ok well i wanted to get the LFP dual pass H/E but been hearing some pretty crazy stories lately has made me do more research. so guys what do you recommend and whats a better fit

the afo pro series or the fluidyne?

link:

Heat Exchangers : Lethal Performance, Performance parts for Ford Mustangs

 

[jumperjack]

I voted Fluidyne only because that is what I ran on my Terminated 96 and it worked well. With the 2.8 KB and 21+ lbs. boost never saw anything over 130 IAT's even during the hot summer days in town driving. I never had an Afco so really can't say anything about them.

 

[TRBO VNM]

AFCO. did you search brian?

 

[brian97cobra]

AFCO. did you search brian?

i did search but i really didnt see anything bad about either one. thats why im asking here

i googled it and did a search on here and modular fords . com

 

[brian97cobra]

why do you believe the afo is so much better?

 

[TRBO VNM]

I believe the AFCO is larger(holds more fluid) and I don't think the fluidyne is dual pass.

They are both going to perform about the same. so I don't think one is so much better than the other.

 

[brian97cobra]

I believe the AFCO is larger(holds more fluid) and I don't think the fluidyne is dual pass.

They are both going to perform about the same. so I don't think one is so much better than the other.

straight from LP website and its the same on fluidyne also

FLUIDYNE High Performance is proud to announce the release of the 2003-04 Mustang Cobra intercooler system heat exchanger, the FHP30-03COB-HX is destined to be a must have for the performance minded, the FLUIDYNE design is the only Cobra heat exchanger on the market that boasts a three row design with 1 inch tubes for maximum performance!

i would assume that the fluidyne is larger (or how you put it, holds more fluid) and also would keep the car just as cool if not cooling after reading that.... dont you think?

and its a direct bolt on still or so it says

The FLUIDYNE model is also a bolt-in fit, utilizing the existing mounting bracketry and rubber mounts for simple installation. The FHP30-03COB-HX provides the ultimate cooling system package for the street and strip!

 

[vladSVT]

straight from LP website and its the same on fluidyne also



i would assume that the fluidyne is larger (or how you put it, holds more fluid) and also would keep the car just as cool if not cooling after reading that.... dont you think?

and its a direct bolt on still or so it says

I think choosing either one won't hurt you... Its like choosing between a 5.0 shifter and MGW (or something like that) while both are great, can't go wrong with either one

 

[Nastystang]

Ill help you a bit...oh and i went with the afco and it works GREAT!

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/terminator-talk-229/532124-afco-fluidyne.html

 

[TRBO VNM]

brian, like I said, I believe, which I could be wrong, and like I said, either would work just as well. one isn't going to be OMG so much better than the other. like you said, your search proved that either seems ok. this is like asking which is the better catback. I think you just love posting polls. :

I just remember when I was looking at them years ago, Gords Ford and AFCO were the top choices. since then they dual pass HE's have come out.

 

[lxhatch302]

had a lfp before and it seemed fine, but had to replace it due to smacking the shit out of it....

went with an AFCO and seemed to hold more coolant and havnt had any problems with it...dont think you can go wrong with either one

 

[Jroc]

There's nothing wrong with a LFP H/E.

 

[totenkopf13]

OP- what crazy stories about the LFP H/Es? Just wondering. I have a LFP dual pass. No problems to date.

 

[MileHighTurbo]

just bought a LFP hope there ok.LOL

 

[snakezilla]

how come some H/E look like grills when they are mounted?

 

[HandoZiZle]

I'll make it simple for you...get whatever is cheaper:beer:.

 

[steve5575]

I had an LFP on my lightning (now sold) fit like crap on the truck. I had to beat the sides in to make it fit between the frame rails. Also had problems with LFP (That's a whole other deal). I went with the Fluidyne on my Cobra. I really liked that it used the factory brackets. Ford designed those and they work great. After I sold the Lightning the person that purchased it from me had informed me that the H/E came loose and hit the ground. Thats what forced me to stick with factory brackets. With all that said, the Fluidyne does NOT fill the full width of the bumper openning. That may or may not matter to you. I just masked and painted the ends and brackets (not the fins) black and looks great in my opinion.

 

[Wayneo]

I have a fluidyne waiting to be put it in. I think they look better then afco's do and run cool temps. Thats just my personal opinion though

 

[Wayneo]

how come some H/E look like grills when they are mounted?

Thats the afco HE thats why i went with fluidyne

 

[xenodragon]

I have an AFCO it was super easy to instal, not cutting or moving or anything...in terms of performance, they are really all the same