jessie_rs

Are they worthwhile getting? Do they make a noticeable difference? Know very little about them I thought initially they were just a gimmick

boeb

Pretty sure if u go onto cooler websites in would tell u gains made running them...pretty sure as auto specialists site does

nigel b

never needed one
if your cooling system is in good condition the standard layout works fine,even with trackdays

RSmark84

If you got the spare cash then yeah, I bought one a few years ago. I haven't noticed any changes in temps but i don't measure them.

You need to be running a fmic as it fits into the place where the standard i/c fits. But it cant be fit there if you buy Airtecs newer RS500 style fmic, unless you mount it else where.

jessie_rs

well its not exactly going to say doesnt make a difference is it?

makaveli96

I had mine fitted 4 years ago and not had any problems with the cooling system so far.

boeb

go do some research mate

jessie_rs

comment on something else

Rogeyboy

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Ive got one fitted, car ran hot before and still does after...
After a thrash the cooler gets properly hot tho so must radiate some of the heat away..?

Karlos G

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Will make no difference to power (in case you were wondering), but will radiate a little extra heat away as any extra rad would... Not needed though IME, standard setup is a Nigel says fine if all in good condition... Unless your Roger and suffer with the worlds hottest running RST Orion! lol

jessie_rs

I understand the theory behind them lower coolant temps for the water running through the turbo and back etc etc but i was just wondering if it actually worked and there were noticeable temperature differences?

boeb

I also in rogers club....ah done front mount ,turbo cooler and alloy rad at same time also lower degree thermostat ...runs cooler when driving..but still gets really hot fast after start up and idle ......dunno if that waterless coolant will help had been in ma thots after seeing it on wheeler dealers lol

Rogeyboy

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U git... lol! The funny thing is it didn't even help!

richard caine

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i fitted an auto specialists one on my fez and it kept the temp down.

As mentioned it wont give any significant power gains but mine gave me peace of mind on keeping my engine temp down

Thanasis

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i fitted one too used,i don't expecting it have this difference,it helps the temp down enough! it worth it for me because here we have very hot days in the summer and this cooler helps a lot!

rsmark86

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nigel has a s1 so none water cooled

but i think its better to run a rs turbo with no watercooling to the turbo and just treat it right

stuart collins

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im going be fitting 1 on my gartrac but thats only cos i have 1 and i cant find any where to mount it on the white 1, no other reason

taz1787

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stuart I mount mine in wheel arch next to window washer bottle

stuart collins

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i have an exhaust under 1 side and a airfilter in the other

taz1787

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ok fair enough lol

Cosworth Lad

would recommend airtec one had mine a few years now good fit and cheaper then the rest had an radtec one before total wast of time lol

nigel b

original s1's dont
mine has had both gt and gtx turbos so it has water cooling

rsmark86

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well thats because there is not an original part on your car lol