pics of new large radtec cooler anyone?
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You having depth problems with the cos cooler? It looks like it would be a real struggle to go bigger than a t34 in the std location, with the rad moved back as it is.
You having depth problems with the cos cooler? It looks like it would be a real struggle to go bigger than a t34 in the std location, with the rad moved back as it is.
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
I would still say the GRS has larger end tanks. It's proven too on 2 300+bhp cars.
Initially I thought you were referring to the one in the other pic.
Initially I thought you were referring to the one in the other pic.
Both have had GRS but i think Gus is now going custom
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interesting been reading about both these coolers but not many have the radtec yet be interestin to see what its like compared to the grs,some say the quality isnt that good on the grs and has copied the end tanks off the radtec etc theres no dought it works well but is there something better ?
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dont think theres anything better on the market right now for act's other than the usual,grs,pace front mount and radtec has had good reviews,they all perform similar,other than that its custom job
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It's twin pass though, which is fundamentally very flawed. I can't stress enough that restirction in airflow is worse than a temperature rise in terms of power. The pace front mount is worth looking at imo, single pass.
The cossie one is always going to be best. I thought of moving the outlet facing towards the back of the car - then u can move the rad forward again giving more clearance, as currently it''s the outlet that stops the cooler from going any further forward.
The cossie one is always going to be best. I thought of moving the outlet facing towards the back of the car - then u can move the rad forward again giving more clearance, as currently it''s the outlet that stops the cooler from going any further forward.
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Originally Posted by Tim
interesting been reading about both these coolers but not many have the radtec yet be interestin to see what its like compared to the grs,some say the quality isnt that good on the grs and has copied the end tanks off the radtec etc theres no dought it works well but is there something better ?
I can't comment on the quality of the GRS compared to anything else as I have studied any of the others closely, but its hardly a poor quality product is it?
Like i say Tim, this isnt really aimed at you, its more for the people who read this forum who may believe what you have posted as being gospel
For what my own opinion is worth, I run a triple cossie cooler on my car, but only cause im a twat who likes to something a little different where possible to the norm, but i will be having a custom built GRS cooler at some point this year i would imagine, as said above, they are proven on 300+bhp and 160-170mph cars.
All just MY opinion
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P.S. Off this topic, i look forward to seeing you at a track day soon and doing battle on the track (if i ever finish my car LOL).
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Aye nigel track will be fun i meant copied the 1 piece end tanks lol nothin more,only sayin what i was told from a few tuners about the quality bits comin off etc not dissin em in the slightests as they do the goods on lots of top cars even concidered 1 myself
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I blew my GRS open a year or more ago (that old Mark 1 thing I had). It opened like a sausage. You can hardly hold that against though, with the high boost that I run.
I then suggested to Graham to make the end-tanks stronger, which in his usual style of listening to feedback and implementing it, he did. Mine has been awesome. I just cannot fault it in any way.
I then suggested to Graham to make the end-tanks stronger, which in his usual style of listening to feedback and implementing it, he did. Mine has been awesome. I just cannot fault it in any way.
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I used to run a large front mount grs on my s2 rst. I think it was the evo 3??? I thought it performed really well.i was running 17 psi(Bit high i know!!!)on a standard cooler.then when i put the grs on i turned the boost down to 14psi.i took the motor out for the test run and the difference was gobsmacking. the only gripe i had with the cooler was that the end tabs which hold the intercooler in place were absolutley crap.Very thin and break easily.
On my mk3 xr3 turbo that i have now i bought a new large front mount radtec jobbie with the twin fans.when i opened the parcel the first thing i noticed was how perfect the welds were and how much stronger it appeared compared to the grs...not that i had a prob with the actual build quality of the grs,its just the radtec jobbie is better in my opinion.Also the TABs are much thicker and stronger! When putting it on i was expecting the same sort of improvement that i had with the grs.......but unfortunately it didnt seem it. im still happy with it though,as not only is it cheaper,it wasnt a 6 week waiting list to recieve it.
BEWARE THOUGH, when i went to fit my radtec jobbie i noticed there was loads and loads of metal filings in the END TANK!!!!!!!!!!it took 35mins of flushing out in my bath to get rid of them!!!!Could have caused some damage!!!!
On my mk3 xr3 turbo that i have now i bought a new large front mount radtec jobbie with the twin fans.when i opened the parcel the first thing i noticed was how perfect the welds were and how much stronger it appeared compared to the grs...not that i had a prob with the actual build quality of the grs,its just the radtec jobbie is better in my opinion.Also the TABs are much thicker and stronger! When putting it on i was expecting the same sort of improvement that i had with the grs.......but unfortunately it didnt seem it. im still happy with it though,as not only is it cheaper,it wasnt a 6 week waiting list to recieve it.
BEWARE THOUGH, when i went to fit my radtec jobbie i noticed there was loads and loads of metal filings in the END TANK!!!!!!!!!!it took 35mins of flushing out in my bath to get rid of them!!!!Could have caused some damage!!!!
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Originally Posted by Tim
Aye nigel track will be fun i meant copied the 1 piece end tanks lol nothin more,only sayin what i was told from a few tuners about the quality bits comin off etc not dissin em in the slightests as they do the goods on lots of top cars even concidered 1 myself
I take it the 'quality bits comin off etc' are the mounting brackets? These were redesigned using much stronger material.
I also believe that the GRS intercooler was designed and manufactured before Radtec designed theirs. I started making my intercoolers in 2002, and yes Christian had the VERY first twin pass intercooler I made. Over the years Ive redesigned this model and even change the type of core used.
If you need any references regarding quality and after sales service please do let me know and Ill email them to you to help reassure you
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Originally Posted by Tim
Aye nigel track will be fun i meant copied the 1 piece end tanks lol nothin more,only sayin what i was told from a few tuners about the quality bits comin off etc not dissin em in the slightests as they do the goods on lots of top cars even concidered 1 myself
I take it the 'quality bits comin off etc' are the mounting brackets? These were redesigned using much stronger material.
I also believe that the GRS intercooler was designed and manufactured before Radtec designed theirs. I started making my intercoolers in 2002, and yes Christian had the VERY first twin pass intercooler I made. Over the years Ive redesigned this model and even change the type of core used.
If you need any references regarding quality and after sales service please do let me know and Ill email them to you to help reassure you
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Tim, once car is set up, the PACE jobbie you speak of will get tested through and through, the way I drive will soon see it sold or kept in place
Am giving it a shot considering what I paid purchase price, if doesn't work - back to GRS for sure
Am giving it a shot considering what I paid purchase price, if doesn't work - back to GRS for sure
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BEWARE THOUGH, when i went to fit my radtec jobbie i noticed there was loads and loads of metal filings in the END TANK!!!!!!!!!!it took 35mins of flushing out in my bath to get rid of them!!!!Could have caused some damage!!!!
OMG. Good job you noticed!!
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Originally Posted by Sketch
this isnt really aimed at you, its more for the people who read this forum who may believe what you have posted as being gospel
that rapidford pic looks identical to the one that we fitted to my s2 in 2001 lol
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Originally Posted by Tim
out of interest anyone tested the pace to the limits yet ?
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WELL MY 60MM CORE FULL FRONT COOLER ARRIVED AND IS FITTED just need an inlet now to go test it pmsl gave me room at the front where its needed so hope its up to the job we will see pics when i get chance havin new kitchen fitted over next week etc car has been lobbed out side on back so im banned from doin any work lol
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