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Old 02-03-2009, 03:18 PM
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Compared to the ones fitted to Cossies???

I have been thinking about getting a pair as the enginebay is a bit tight in front of the crankpulley, when you have large IC fitted. But if they are same thinkness as cossie ones.. then would be a waste of money
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yes quite a lot thinner but most don't give anywhere near the airflow of the standard cossie ones
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i had the pro ally ones on my cossie, were less than than half the width of std items and cooled the water temps down quicker than the std ones aswell
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Originally Posted by IANS2RST
yes quite a lot thinner but most don't give anywhere near the airflow of the standard cossie ones

That is not that good
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Originally Posted by xr4x4rs
i had the pro ally ones on my cossie, were less than than half the width of std items and cooled the water temps down quicker than the std ones aswell
I must say that sound superb... what brand are there fans then?? I guess it isnt pro alloy own production
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couldnt tell you mate as i sold them when i broke my car for spares lol, but i wil be buying the same agaian for the escos
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Originally Posted by xr4x4rs
couldnt tell you mate as i sold them when i broke my car for spares lol, but i wil be buying the same agaian for the escos
I will consider these too, when I get to it as I could use qiet a few extra millimeters down there.. and still have effective fans ofcause..

Thanks you XR

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the fans on my pro alloy kit are SPAL
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see.. that was what I meant . great Steve, thanks
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http://www.proalloy.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh...42&id=proalloy

This is the type you need at the bottom of the page....

I am using them on my cossie and they have made a big difference
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