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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 09:29 AM
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hi peeps
lookin to buy an uprated intercooler for my 4x4 sapphire cosworth
lookin to run about 330bhp stage 3
whats the best value intercooler for the job are the radtec intercoolers any good
that are on ebay for around the £300 mark?
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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For that power level I'd go for airtec!
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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thanks for the reply mate
il look into them
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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As said above mate the airtech is great value for money and will still see you well for up to 500 hp..


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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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cheers danny
just got it ordered up
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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As above if wanting a RS500 type I'd go,(and did) airtec, but at 330bhp a 4wd one would be fine.
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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how much are the airtec's?
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by R4N S S
how much are the airtec's?
£250 for 60mm core and £275 for 70mm core + postage

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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Just use a engine hoist to support the cooler when putting on, dropping on your head hurts, I have the bruise to prove it!!
They are a tad heavy due to the heavy gauge alloy used, but nice and strong.
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