dds92780 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hi everyone. My aftercooler is in need of replacing. The truck is a 1995 Mack RD 688S. Mack has an aftercooler for about 1250 dollars and i noticed there are a few companies that make the exact same spec one for about 600 or so. Do anyone of you have any experience using an aftermarket one? I heard that the factory may have defects and sometimes aftermarket is an improvement not a downgrade. Also how difficult is this job for one person? I need to do something soon. I don't mind spending 1200 for a new one but if a 600 dollar one does the exact same thing then i dont want to throw away money either. (yes i have done a pressure test too and it is for sure leaking) Thanks for your help in advance.Dustin Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36528-aftermarket-aftercooler-vs-oem-pn-3md527a/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Changing it is a fairly easy job. 4 bolts and a couple clamps and off. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36528-aftermarket-aftercooler-vs-oem-pn-3md527a/#findComment-254612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 How about the difference between an aftermarket one and garrett? I can't imagine its much different. Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36528-aftermarket-aftercooler-vs-oem-pn-3md527a/#findComment-254625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 we had a 40 truck fleet at my last job on/off road use and we only used aftermarket coolers with good results in 7 years I cant remember having to replace any of the a/m coolers. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36528-aftermarket-aftercooler-vs-oem-pn-3md527a/#findComment-254626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Very good info. http://www.superiorcooling.co/mack-charge-air-cooler-rd600-cv-granite-rd-model-conventional-cab-1030120-3md527a.htmlhttps://www.radiators2you.com/charge-air-coolers/mack-charge-air-coolers/product/114-mack-charge-air-cooler-44mac15a-oem-numbers-44mac15a-17305-cac118b-ca2081-17v9724-374115a-44013001-441109-7091280001-817168-ar443001-btc1118b-madac15a-mk15a-srmmac15a-21030120-204sx278-3md527-3md527a-3md538-4853900001-4853900002-48Which one would you go with? Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36528-aftermarket-aftercooler-vs-oem-pn-3md527a/#findComment-254631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Absolutely go aftermarket! But not cheap aftermarket. Duralite is the brand I always use. 7 year million mile warranty. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36528-aftermarket-aftercooler-vs-oem-pn-3md527a/#findComment-254642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Check with Rex Radiator in Dundee. They carry aftermarket and usually have quick service. Nice to see you back here. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36528-aftermarket-aftercooler-vs-oem-pn-3md527a/#findComment-254652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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