rad tec or pro alloy
23-05-2007, 09:28 AM
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rad tec or pro alloy
right well i cant find a 2nd hand cooler so looks like im gonna have to buy new
which is the best out of rad tec or pro alloy
which is easiest to fit?
ta
which is the best out of rad tec or pro alloy
which is easiest to fit?
ta
23-05-2007, 09:40 AM
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Both as easy to fit as each other, the Radtec is fractionally cheaper, the Pro-alloy one better build quality.
You pays ya money and makes ya choice - I would not hesitate in having either on my car, but chose Pro-alloy purely on the quality of the welds
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You pays ya money and makes ya choice - I would not hesitate in having either on my car, but chose Pro-alloy purely on the quality of the welds
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23-05-2007, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Both as easy to fit as each other, the Radtec is fractionally cheaper, the Pro-alloy one better build quality.
You pays ya money and makes ya choice - I would not hesitate in having either on my car, but chose Pro-alloy purely on the quality of the welds.
You pays ya money and makes ya choice - I would not hesitate in having either on my car, but chose Pro-alloy purely on the quality of the welds
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23-05-2007, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Originally Posted by ECOS95
Do Pro Alloy do a kit that enables you to keep the Air Con on the Escort ??
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23-05-2007, 11:53 AM
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What's with one like this then!?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-COSW...QQcmdZViewItem
Seem massively cheap, as does their Cooler/Rad combo's!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-COSW...QQcmdZViewItem
Seem massively cheap, as does their Cooler/Rad combo's!
23-05-2007, 12:35 PM
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Proalloy for the cooler 
Their rads are amazing as well! Have them on Sierra and Skyline and they have never had any trouble even on roasting hot days at full chat on racetracks
Their rads are amazing as well! Have them on Sierra and Skyline and they have never had any trouble even on roasting hot days at full chat on racetracks
23-05-2007, 01:00 PM
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nice one cheers lads, looks like its gonna be a pro alloy one then! 
so share your great knowledge then sheepy? 
Originally Posted by Lambchop
Ok i know the price differences now between different pro-alloy cores.
So who uses the smaller one and at what point do you really need the 65mm core?
So who uses the smaller one and at what point do you really need the 65mm core?
23-05-2007, 01:46 PM
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i'm not like everyone on here that has used them both....(not).....i've got a radtec cos i got it cheap and it does the job.........well
23-05-2007, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Ok i know the price differences now between different pro-alloy cores.
So who uses the smaller one and at what point do you really need the 65mm core?
So who uses the smaller one and at what point do you really need the 65mm core?
23-05-2007, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Ok i know the price differences now between different pro-alloy cores.
So who uses the smaller one and at what point do you really need the 65mm core?
So who uses the smaller one and at what point do you really need the 65mm core?
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23-05-2007, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Originally Posted by Cawood
Originally Posted by Lambchop
Ok i know the price differences now between different pro-alloy cores.
So who uses the smaller one and at what point do you really need the 65mm core?
So who uses the smaller one and at what point do you really need the 65mm core?
cos i dont even know what the question is i need to ask
23-05-2007, 04:15 PM
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Radtec for me 
60mm in a saff is as easy to fit as the 50mm.
Can I ask how many times do you open the bonnet and look at the welds on the intercooler and think phoooaarr
nowt wrong with the welding here and for the price and the fact its been tested against the other brands and if you look at the figures and compare inlet temp v outlet on the test - it done very well really
Pm me if you want a price for a Radtec Intercooler
60mm in a saff is as easy to fit as the 50mm.
Can I ask how many times do you open the bonnet and look at the welds on the intercooler and think phoooaarr
nowt wrong with the welding here and for the price and the fact its been tested against the other brands and if you look at the figures and compare inlet temp v outlet on the test - it done very well really
Pm me if you want a price for a Radtec Intercooler
23-05-2007, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Ok i know the price differences now between different pro-alloy cores.
So who uses the smaller one and at what point do you really need the 65mm core?
So who uses the smaller one and at what point do you really need the 65mm core?
23-05-2007, 05:45 PM
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My mate has just bought a 60mm Radtec Cooler, fitted absolutely perfect in his 2wd Saph and looked very high quality!
For the sake of it i'd save the money and go Radtec mate! Not like your running 5/600bhp or anything is it.
For the sake of it i'd save the money and go Radtec mate! Not like your running 5/600bhp or anything is it.
23-05-2007, 06:06 PM
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Im a fan of the pro alloy gear but i had a few problems, my first one started leaking, then i sent it back to be fixed, which they did pronto, no quibbles.
Then it burst again, sent it back and they had it right through december and then sent me back a brand new rad AND cooler, agan...no quibbles they found it was a design problem in the S1 kit where the cooler rubs on the radiator and eventually punche a hole in it, i got my brand spanking new cooler & rad modified o no more rubbing, albiet with rubber strips round the cooler.
Now its a bit of a bastard that the rad broke twice however i cant fault them on customer service and the equipment does the job well and on that i would say go Pro Alloy
Then it burst again, sent it back and they had it right through december and then sent me back a brand new rad AND cooler, agan...no quibbles
they found it was a design problem in the S1 kit where the cooler rubs on the radiator and eventually punche a hole in it, i got my brand spanking new cooler & rad modified o no more rubbing, albiet with rubber strips round the cooler.Now its a bit of a bastard that the rad broke twice however i cant fault them on customer service and the equipment does the job well and on that i would say go Pro Alloy
23-05-2007, 06:12 PM
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where's wildheart when you need his comments
you can read what he wrote here the last time this Pro Alloy or Radtec post came up
https://passionford.com/forum/viewto...light=#3606379
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:20 pm Post subject:
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wimwerf wrote:
wildheart wrote:
Ive got pro alloy on mine but if i was to buy again i would go for radtec!
why...
Lower act's from the radtec and the fact that its thicker core.
you can read what he wrote here the last time this Pro Alloy or Radtec post came up
https://passionford.com/forum/viewto...light=#3606379
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:20 pm Post subject:
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wimwerf wrote:
wildheart wrote:
Ive got pro alloy on mine but if i was to buy again i would go for radtec!
why...
Lower act's from the radtec and the fact that its thicker core.
23-05-2007, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Lucid
Im a fan of the pro alloy gear but i had a few problems, my first one started leaking, then i sent it back to be fixed, which they did pronto, no quibbles.
Then it burst again, sent it back and they had it right through december and then sent me back a brand new rad AND cooler, agan...no quibbles they found it was a design problem in the S1 kit where the cooler rubs on the radiator and eventually punche a hole in it, i got my brand spanking new cooler & rad modified o no more rubbing, albiet with rubber strips round the cooler.
Now its a bit of a bastard that the rad broke twice however i cant fault them on customer service and the equipment does the job well and on that i would say go Pro Alloy
Then it burst again, sent it back and they had it right through december and then sent me back a brand new rad AND cooler, agan...no quibbles
they found it was a design problem in the S1 kit where the cooler rubs on the radiator and eventually punche a hole in it, i got my brand spanking new cooler & rad modified o no more rubbing, albiet with rubber strips round the cooler.Now its a bit of a bastard that the rad broke twice however i cant fault them on customer service and the equipment does the job well and on that i would say go Pro Alloy
I've had 1 return and that was the customer asked for act sensor on the coldside which was done after it was made and it was sentout instead of going back for pressure cleaning 
, and that was sorted no cost to the customer I've spoken to a few other people that have had fitment probs with Pro Alloy products too.
23-05-2007, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Fiecos Dan
AH fab's for my cossie.
63mm as std.
And the original for the latest designs..
63mm as std.
And the original for the latest designs..
23-05-2007, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Fiecos Dan
AH fab's for my cossie.
63mm as std.
And the original for the latest designs..
63mm as std.
And the original for the latest designs..
Might need to speak to them about updating it, but then again, 'if it works, don't fix it'!