Need opinions on two aluminum radiators...
 

So, I didn't replace my radiator when I did my LQ9 swap, and now I've sprung a leak.

I'm on a pretty tight budget, but this is my daily driver so I don't mind making an investment if it makes sense.
Here are my two options:

Option 1:
$459 without fans
Ready relatively immediately
Built for the engine setup in my truck (dual passenger hose connections, steam vent)
Expensive in comparison
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...item518fbf57ba

Option 2:
$219
Won't be available until late February (not a huge deal, but annoying)
Essentially a direct replacement of what's currently there (requires custom radiator hoses, no steam vent)
Half the price of the other option.

Does anyone have any experience with either of these products? Is there any way to justify the large disparity in price?

Thanks

Re: Need opinions on two aluminum radiators...
 

If you are referring to http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 for option 2, I purchased option 2 over option 1. Option 1 looks very nice, but I simply could not justify the cost differential. Option 2 looks great and fits nicely as well. Search on "aluminum radiators" and you will find a few threads on both.

Re: Need opinions on two aluminum radiators...
 

You dont need a special radiator for an LS1 etc.. They sent me a very nice all aluminum tig welded piece for $239, complete with dual fans and mount kit and LIFETIME WARRANTY. Get the phone number off of any of their auctions, A+ company to deal with.

http://stores.ebay.com/Reliable-Radiator

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9925.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9928.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9927.jpg

Re: Need opinions on two aluminum radiators...
 

I have the radiator from entropy on ebay and I am very happy with it. It is well made and a great price. I read in another post that if you contact him that he will add different fitting if you need them, I know that another member had him add steam port and it was like $20 extra.

Re: Need opinions on two aluminum radiators...
 

Did you have to do any modifications to make it fit?