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Old 08-05-2006, 07:26 PM
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Alright Chaps? I'm going to buy a new alloy rad and front mount for my s2 rs turbo and would like to know which is the best to go for. There are quite a few manufacturers out there and before I spend a fair bit of money I would like to know a bit more about it. Any advice would be great.

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Old 08-05-2006, 07:41 PM
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each to there own mate GRS are proven with MR C

but its each to there own i have a standerd rad and Fmic from pro ally and have no probs
Old 08-05-2006, 08:58 PM
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Depends how much boost you plan on running
Old 08-05-2006, 10:17 PM
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currently running 14psi. is there a huge difference between radtec, pace, pro alloy and grs?
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I have a GRS EVO 4 fitted and have no probs with it,running 18 psi and never see more than 10C over ambient after 20 minute sessions on track at Donno in August!!! Regards Micky
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GRS seems to be the word on the street.............

I myself have a Radtec, same build quality but from what im aware the GRS are supposed to come out on top
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GRS for front mount and rad every time
Old 09-05-2006, 04:35 PM
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cant fault me radtec cooler and pace rad set up!
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Can't decide between radtec and grs. Probably end up going for grs. Just wanted to know if it's necessary to have two fans for cooling or is one enough.

cheers for the info lads
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The more surface area on the IC you can cover with fans the better.......get the highest flow rate fans you can afford aswell.

GRS are supposed to be the best?
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GRS Every time for an Intercooler Ł284 for an ERST fittment EVO4-5

Then use a STD FORD ERST rad NEW Ł121

Single Fan off a 190e if you have a 90spec bumper
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My car is an 89 spec. I will go for a standard new rad with GRS Evo 5 intercooler and twin kenlowe fans. What you think? If it's ok then I will order the intercooler and fans tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by Chapman81
My car is an 89 spec. I will go for a standard new rad with GRS Evo 5 intercooler and twin kenlowe fans. What you think? If it's ok then I will order the intercooler and fans tomorrow.

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will work a treat matey....

i got GRS evo 4 and standard new rad and i run 18psi and its sweet as a nut!


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Got Pace in mine (chargecooler and rad) and they're fine.
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GRS and pro-alloy rad twin fans...did the trick!
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Originally Posted by Mr S1
Got Pace in mine (chargecooler and rad) and they're fine.
What sort of act's do you see m8 ?
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what front mounts will fit behind a 90 spec front bumper
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GRS!!!
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