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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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as above, is it larger capacity or is it jus for looks?
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Better cooling efficiency - Aluminium conducts heat extremely well.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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Deffo better cooling ive just had a pro alloy one fitted
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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less likely to spring a leak
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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Paul as stated cool more efficiently. I need one for the XRT

The size/capacity are usually identical, they are direct replacements.
Looks wise - there should be an intercooler in the way so you cant see it

Saying that Kam bought one for the orion purely for looks but thats kam
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Originally Posted by XRT_si
Paul as stated cool more efficiently. I need one for the XRT

The size/capacity are usually identical, they are direct replacements.
Looks wise - there should be an intercooler in the way so you cant see it

Saying that Kam bought one for the orion purely for looks but thats kam
but kam also needs the intercooler for the boost he wants
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