Tectite.Metal

I know both are great products.... I have done my research and the info I got was that Code 3 HE is a little larger and LET HE is a little lighter only real difference..(NOt a big difference in the big picture). Both work great..

Ummm but can someone verify this for me:

"No welding or no new holes to be made. (welding meaning the arms already fastened onto the Unit) and the HE can be held by the old bolt locations etc. There are no "bolt" locations on the stock HE. It has clips that hold it into place. I think both units will require you to drill new holes."

this a copy and paste from a different post. Basically I would like to know how each are attached to the vehicle. CODE 3 has arms welded on and if i read correctly no drilling is needed for this Unit???

Maybe LET and Code 3 can chime in.. Thankss

Code3 Performance

Our unit does not require any holes to be drilled. It bolts up using the frame to crash bar bolts. Here are some pictures of our unit.





I have 2 left in stock from our last batch.

Hjartarson

I have a question too, will the headlight washer piping get in the way of the cooler?

M_M

I don't know about LET one, but the one from code3 was just direct bolt-on, nothing had to be modified, and it has been working great.

c32AMG-DTM

Potentially, yes - I believe MRAMG1 has the Code3 HE and needed to re-route his headlight washer lines for everything to fit properly. Not sure if you have to do that with the LET unit or not. FWIW, he remarked that this is a very minor inconvenience.

c3232c

You have to re route on the LET one as well. Takes about 1 minute to do.

Code3 Performance

This is still true. You simply pull the washer line from the tank, and slide it in above the crash bar, instead of below. Takes all of a minute to do.

By the way, the original units had smaller, square end tanks. The new units have larger angled end tanks for superior flow.

crazeazn

heat exchanger = FMIC?

Code3 Performance

Heat Exchanger = FMHE

The IC is below the SC.

Tectite.Metal

Thanks for the info guys and what about lining up of the hoses.. There are no kinks or bends just a perfect fit for both Code 3 and LET..

As for Code 3 it is larger than LET's???How much space is there before it meets the bottom portion of the front bumper. Inquiring since my car has been lowered.. not by much but some forgiveness would be nice for thse piched driveways.....

Thanks

Tectite.Metal

ohh and Brandon do you carry the white plastic stripes to replace the dark ones so the car won't look like a one TOOTH.

Code3 Performance

Our unit lines up with the factory hoses. The lower engine cover goes back on, and the new HE is about 1/4" above it. Although, I have never had issues with the unit hitting anything. As far as the "tooth", we originally had a clear piece to replace it. However, we opted against using them, and just cutting the "tooth" out. I have had it cut for quite some time now, and never had any issues.

c32used

My [editted 12:24pm on 6/4/08]LET H/E did require a drilled hole...It mounted to the as stated "crash bar" very clean install.

loungn14

+1 Very clean indeed.

Tectite.Metal

Humm SO FAR???? why would it if does not need any additional holes like you said...I am a little confused.. Does LET's HE need holes drilled or it uses the stock holes for the "crash bar"..

I think I need someone from LET to chime in please..

c3232c

I actually had to move mine over a inch or so after the picture. Its a piece of cake to mount. Takes longer getting the bumper off. You need to drill one hole for the bracket you see on front or the bumper support. I drilled a whole and used a sheet metal screw.

c32used

SORRY I GUESS I DIDN'T WORD IT RIGHT...

As c3232c said and showed(via the picture)...you could drill and make a sheet metal screw easier to go in...but not being a proficient mechanic I would guess the right self tapping screw would fit.... Either choice is good imo...

Eurocharged Canada

The LET unit requires one hole be tapped or drilled. Existing holes are used for the rest of the attachment hardware, for a safe, secure fitment.

Tectite.Metal

Thanks Jerry for the info..Existing holes include the "crash bar"?

and the warranty on these products??? And one final question what is the purpose
of the "Tooth"

thanks

Eurocharged Rick

Lifetime warranty, if it breaks because of a defect, we will fix it...

the tooth is a brace for the center of the opening...

c32AMG-DTM

Hey, just went back and checked this pic (attached to post #16) more closely... doesn't look like the washer lines were re-routed on the install of the LET unit -

c3232c

If you look really close you can see the washer line sitting on top of the bumper support.

c32AMG-DTM

Ahhh, okay.

Pardon my ignorance, what is the black tubing that appears to be running between the LET HE and the crash bar in the post #16 attached pic? The LET mounting appears to be somewhat different than the Code3 version - which is clearly mounted flush against the crash bar (larger pics in post #2)

c3232c

Ahh I see. I cant remember what that is for. Probably to my headlight washers. There were two lines that ran along the bottom of the crash bar, I rerouted one and took the plastic brackets off that held them in place. Its been a while since I put the HE on so forgive me if I forgot.

redfarsi

which one is cheaper?