Mini Test Report: Detroit Thermo D5 Top

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11-29-2008, 09:46 PM
Aberration

Who cares about looks, this isnt XtremeBling.com!
11-29-2008, 10:11 PM
skinnee

Thanks for the kind words everyone, much appreciated! :up:

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Originally Posted by Boogerlad

how did you achieve the nice white background?

I use a light tent (also known as a light box) for taking product shots.

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Originally Posted by Petra

Good to see data which so closely matches my own--looks like we're both on the right track (either that, or we're both horribly wrong but identically so ;) ).

I was very happy to see we were quite close to each other on performance data. What I did find interesting is that amp draw on the D5-B seems to be a bit higher than the D5 Vario at setting 4. So, I am speculating here but, there is a bit more difference to the Basic version than just locked at speed setting 4.

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Originally Posted by The-Fox

P.S.
Can you elaborate on your issue (complaint) with the UN-Design mount ? as I am already using it and about to use it again with my second D5.

Thanks. :clap:

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Originally Posted by armeniandave

It looks like it was designed to have something solid on both sides. My brackets are all made to hold the pump from one side so you would probably have to put a washer on the far side to make it rigid. That's what the problem looks like to me but perhaps skinnee has some more insight to add. I don't have one of these tops so I'm just guessing based on the picture.

armeniandave nailed it, if you put a small washer ( > 7/16" or 12mm) washer between the nut and the grommet, it completely remedies my tiny issue. With the washer, the grommet does not fully compress. Like I said, its a very small issue at that. I remounted the pump using the (UN)Designs bracket and two 7/16" nylon washers a couple minutes ago, grommet does not compress to the point of squeezing out the bottom. Problem solved! :up:
11-29-2008, 10:27 PM
aspire.comptech

Looks like this top gives the Koolance one a thorough thrashing

Gotta say it is quite impressive.

Any chance of Petras selling these through their community showcase?
11-29-2008, 10:35 PM
Movieman

Very nice review!:up:
11-29-2008, 10:39 PM
shoopdawoopa

Were might I procure this. Pardon me if this has been asked already.
11-29-2008, 10:54 PM
aspire.comptech

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Originally Posted by shoopdawoopa

Were might I procure this. Pardon me if this has been asked already.

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Originally Posted by gmod

I have 3 of these available if yall are interested i will let them go for 30.00 shipped...Never used..I installed 1 on a pump but since they wouldnot let me put the Chrome shroud i wanted to use for my D5's i decided to not use them...So water has never touched these...2 have not even been taken out of the box..

Pm me if your interested

:shakes:
11-29-2008, 11:32 PM
skinnee

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Originally Posted by shoopdawoopa

Were might I procure this. Pardon me if this has been asked already.

DetroitAC is a regular contributing member here and the maker of the top, PM him for details on procurement.
11-29-2008, 11:36 PM
shoopdawoopa

Thanks you!
Sorry I am so lazy =)
11-29-2008, 11:43 PM
SNiiPE_DoGG

while performance is certainly increased using this top, it still doesn't make the d5 a logical choice over the mcp355+TOP
11-29-2008, 11:47 PM
T_Flight

I like the addition of the isolation mounts. That's a nice touch. Everybody already knows I like Delrin. Looks very nice on the machine work too. Very smooth and no grooves. Looks like that thing kicks it up a notch. Especially at full performance speed. :)
11-30-2008, 12:03 AM
skinnee

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Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG

while performance is certainly increased using this top, it still doesn't make the d5 a logical choice over the mcp355+TOP

Actually, I think you might want to look over the data on both of those two pumps with tops. With exception to the XSPC tops, the D5 with Detroit Thermo top is on par with the DCC3.2 + top grouping, its definitely right in the hunt for the average restriction range.

Who knows, we might see some comparison data on this very matter sometime in the future. :wasntme:
11-30-2008, 06:42 AM
gmod

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Originally Posted by aspire.comptech

:shakes:

Wow we sure have a lot of wannabe's around here...
11-30-2008, 07:19 AM
Zw_Roodbaard

Finnaly a D5 top which you can mount on a (UN) Design bracket :D :up:
11-30-2008, 11:18 AM
aspire.comptech

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Originally Posted by gmod

Wow we sure have a lot of wannabe's around here...

How does being frustrated with someone for being too lazy to scroll up and find the correct info make me a wannabe...
11-30-2008, 11:33 AM
BlueAqua

Great review Skinnee! I really like the Detroit AC top, especially the mounting ease compared to other D5 tops.
11-30-2008, 11:35 AM
mattkosem

I picked one up along with some DD FatBoy barbs. We'll see how it does!

--Matt
12-01-2008, 06:39 AM
DetroitAC

Great review Skinnee! Your pictures put mine to shame:worship:

Are you still waiting for parts to test the EK and Typhoon?
12-01-2008, 07:50 AM
skinnee

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Originally Posted by DetroitAC

Great review Skinnee! Your pictures put mine to shame:worship:

Are you still waiting for parts to test the EK and Typhoon?

Haha, ty...feel free to use them DetroitAC.

I spoke with Eddy @ EK this morning, parts should be shipping out this week. I sent an email regarding the Typhoon, but have not heard back as of yet.
12-01-2008, 12:37 PM
Sadasius

Cannot wait to try mine out....Come on stupid mail system! I like the fact of it having one inlet and outlet without having to resort to a stop plug that gets in the way of compression fittings. Plus being able to use the stock mount or a more stylish mount where the others you simply cannot. This top was well thought out and good review Skinnee! :up:
12-01-2008, 06:25 PM
Martinm210

Awesome review, thanks for all the work and time in testing!

The photos and full curve data is perfect!!

The strong performance doesn't surprise me, it's really squeezing every last drop from the D5 with that sharp cutting edge and sprial shaped volute. Every last design element was all about performance, that's the way it ought to be..:D

I still have a sample here I never got around to testing. If someone else wants a go at putting some effort into testing this, let me know. I'll forward the sample on to you...
Thanks!
Martin
12-01-2008, 07:11 PM
Hondacity

martin!!!

can i test it? i'll send it back..i'm just waiting for the fitting for my liquatec

:D
12-01-2008, 07:47 PM
skinnee

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Originally Posted by Martinm210

Awesome review, thanks for all the work and time in testing!

The photos and full curve data is perfect!!

The strong performance doesn't surprise me, it's really squeezing every last drop from the D5 with that sharp cutting edge and sprial shaped volute. Every last design element was all about performance, that's the way it ought to be..:D

I still have a sample here I never got around to testing. If someone else wants a go at putting some effort into testing this, let me know. I'll forward the sample on to you...
Thanks!
Martin

Wouldn't have been possible without your assistance! Very much appreciated my friend! :up:
12-01-2008, 10:13 PM
Martinm210

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Originally Posted by Hondacity

martin!!!

can i test it? i'll send it back..i'm just waiting for the fitting for my liquatec

:D

You've got my email in a PM, send me your address and I'll ship it your way..:up:

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Originally Posted by skinnee

Wouldn't have been possible without your assistance! Very much appreciated my friend! :up:

I've been goofing off and playing on dirt bikes....

Great work on your part and DetroitAC for raising the bar for D5 top performance..:yepp:
12-01-2008, 11:38 PM
Hondacity

i got your email thanks dude....i'll practice with open office right now...about those graphs..lol
12-04-2008, 03:27 AM
Bootsy

great top!! fast shipping!! This is going to power my GPU loop.

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