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KaBoom1701 · 11-23-2015, 01:59 PM

So I'm planning on adding the JRE 125rwhp package in 2016.

I'd figure I'd better beef up the cooling of the ZL1.

I'm going to add the D3 reservoir to help add coolant for the S/C.

Which one works best....the RD or the AFCO HX?

Thx

CanadianZL1#992 · 11-23-2015, 02:43 PM

Lingenfelter also has a nice HXer with fans and adjustable controller. I run them on both my ZL1's

Dutchman427 · 11-23-2015, 03:01 PM

I am happy with my Ron Davis heat exchanger and like the price.

Ksacamaro · 11-23-2015, 03:27 PM

I have Afco (Black powdercoated) & D3 tank , Both are great & no problems at all .
-Ron davis has no fans like afco
-Lingenfelter requires some modifications, Afco is much easier to install .

JANNETTYRACING · 11-23-2015, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

So I'm planning on adding the JRE 125rwhp package in 2016.

I'd figure I'd better beef up the cooling of the ZL1.

I'm going to add the D3 reservoir to help add coolant for the S/C.

Which one works best....the RD or the AFCO HX?

Thx

Thank you for your business.

Feel free to give me a call to discuss.

Ted.

jayno20 · 11-23-2015, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutchman427

I am happy with my Ron Davis heat exchanger and like the price.

How does the Ron Davis compare to the stock exchanger? Are the afco and ron davis units the same size minus the fans?

KaBoom1701 · 11-23-2015, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianZL1#992

Lingenfelter also has a nice HXer with fans and adjustable controller. I run them on both my ZL1's

I assume you mean this one:

http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...E#.VlOMUDZdFuk

Any advantages over the RD or AFCO ones?

*mlee* · 11-23-2015, 05:10 PM

I've got a Ron Davis w/ D3 reservoir and it works great. Track tested too

ZO6 Bryan · 11-23-2015, 05:38 PM

Ron Davis here.

KaBoom1701 · 11-23-2015, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

I've got a Ron Davis w/ D3 reservoir and it works great. Track tested too

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZO6 Bryan

Ron Davis here.

Best place to buy one?

Dutchman427 · 11-23-2015, 07:15 PM

I got mine from JDP.

JDP Motorsports · 11-23-2015, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

So I'm planning on adding the JRE 125rwhp package in 2016.

I'd figure I'd better beef up the cooling of the ZL1.

I'm going to add the D3 reservoir to help add coolant for the S/C.

Which one works best....the RD or the AFCO HX?

Thx

We offer both the AFCO and the Ron Davis unit along with a few others. I prefer the RD for everyday use along with track and autocross. The AFCO is better for drag racing with the fans otherwise I don't like having the restriction. It is also important to upgrade the reservoir and the D3 is an excellent unit.

Please feel free to call, email or PM us anytime with questions. Good luck with your build and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

Crash76 · 11-23-2015, 08:25 PM

i have a Ron Davis Rad / HX , got them both from JDP .... both work very well... only small problem i ran into was trying to get the transmission lines hooked up ... because of the over sizing between the two could not connect the factory line to the stock transcooler... just wouldnt bend right. installed a ADM cooler worked fine... just used the plugs that came with the ADM setup to block the inlet/outlet on the radiator.

coolant temps under 180 while cruising around town... probably go out and check some IATs tonight...

and i run the lingenfilter/rotofab coolant res ... cant run a D3 with the RD Radiator ... no room.

KaBoom1701 · 11-23-2015, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

I've got a Ron Davis w/ D3 reservoir and it works great. Track tested too

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash76

i have a Ron Davis Rad / HX , got them both from JDP .... both work very well... only small problem i ran into was trying to get the transmission lines hooked up ... because of the over sizing between the two could not connect the factory line to the stock transcooler... just wouldnt bend right. installed a ADM cooler worked fine... just used the plugs that came with the ADM setup to block the inlet/outlet on the radiator.

coolant temps under 180 while cruising around town... probably go out and check some IATs tonight...

and i run the lingenfilter/rotofab coolant res ... cant run a D3 with the RD Radiator ... no room.

mlee says he runs both......????

11-23-2015, 01:59 PM	#1
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	Ron Davis or AFCO? So I'm planning on adding the JRE 125rwhp package in 2016. I'd figure I'd better beef up the cooling of the ZL1. I'm going to add the D3 reservoir to help add coolant for the S/C. Which one works best....the RD or the AFCO HX? Thx __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

11-23-2015, 02:43 PM	#2
CanadianZL1#992 ANGRY Z Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,406	Lingenfelter also has a nice HXer with fans and adjustable controller. I run them on both my ZL1's __________________ 2015 ZL1 A6 396 stroker RWHP- depends on nitrous

11-23-2015, 03:27 PM	#4
Ksacamaro Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Saudi arabia Posts: 102	I have Afco (Black powdercoated) & D3 tank , Both are great & no problems at all . -Ron davis has no fans like afco -Lingenfelter requires some modifications, Afco is much easier to install . __________________ Lingenfelter 630Hp Package , Afco Heatexchanger , Moroso Catchcan , D3 Tank , Siemens 63Pds/hr Injectors , Custom tune.

11-23-2015, 05:10 PM	#8
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,994 View My Garage	I've got a Ron Davis w/ D3 reservoir and it works great. Track tested too __________________

11-23-2015, 03:01 PM	#3
Dutchman427 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1329 M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 1,040	I am happy with my Ron Davis heat exchanger and like the price.

11-23-2015, 05:38 PM	#9
ZO6 Bryan Drives: 02 Z06, 95 Trans Am, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,838 View My Garage	Ron Davis here. __________________ Bryan 2018 ZL1 M6

11-23-2015, 07:15 PM	#11
Dutchman427 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1329 M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 1,040	I got mine from JDP.

11-23-2015, 08:25 PM	#13
Crash76 Team 913 Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA, Central CA Posts: 1,119	i have a Ron Davis Rad / HX , got them both from JDP .... both work very well... only small problem i ran into was trying to get the transmission lines hooked up ... because of the over sizing between the two could not connect the factory line to the stock transcooler... just wouldnt bend right. installed a ADM cooler worked fine... just used the plugs that came with the ADM setup to block the inlet/outlet on the radiator. coolant temps under 180 while cruising around town... probably go out and check some IATs tonight... and i run the lingenfilter/rotofab coolant res ... cant run a D3 with the RD Radiator ... no room.