simon170

Ok, I know Pro-Alloy are the daddies and that everyone will tell me to buy one off theirs instead, but heres the thing...
I'm planning a rebuild of my Focus turbo and I'm eyeing up a new cooler, the Airtec is only 600notes and the Pro-Alloy version is getting on for double that. Having seen the good test results from the Airtec version (25 degrees @ 21 psi and 30bhp increase on an FRS) I really doubt that the PA version will much different in terms of performance.
I have absolutely no doubt that it will be better made and be prettier than the Airtec, but its going behind the bumper and you only see the main cores anyway, so not too fussed.

So my question is really, am I missing something? Is there some hideous problem with these I'm not seeing? Cos the Airtec seem to tick all the boxes, but I'm always worried when things seem to good to be true

Cheers,
Si

PS heres the kit: http://www.autospecialists.co.uk/New...oduct-796.html

andy escos

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great value for money ive got rad & turbo cooler slightly heavier but very good at its job .save your self a fortune & get one of airtecs finnest

JTECH James

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bloody heavy if thats important, my turbo cooler was like a concrete block lol

Marts

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I have airtecs rad and cooler on my S2... No problems here

Twellsie

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my car was used for the RS500 style intercooler test in Fast Ford Magazine, PA only just won on BHP, but from memory the ACT's where substantialy lower, the actual build quality of the pro alloy one was far superior to the airtec and a hell of alot lighter.

If none of the above matters to you, the airtecs are a bit of a bargain tbh, but PA are a very nice piece of kit

adamski frst

or of course there radtec or AH fabrication

BRAMMER

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I have Airtec gear on mine works very well with good reading from data logging, the car already weighs a tonne so the extra weight isn't a problem - turn the boost up to compensate

space hoppers

why not try spec r they will build you a custom one they are already doing 3 big spec cars

tabetha

My temps were ace with the airtec, cell temp was 19C and even after nearly three hours work inlet was 26C at full whack.
As said bloody heavy, as heavy gauge used, so should be tough as well, not the prettiest but like you I'd rather have function, the money saved(over pa) could be better spent elsewhere as well, bonus!!
tabetha

simon170

I really would love a Pro-Alloy, as they are stunning, but its just the money side of it.

Thanks to everyone who has replied, all helpful replies

simon170

Ok the plan might have changed, in talks with PA