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Posted: 01 Sep 2006, 21:46
by andysimpson
Sandwich plate is CB performance. Thermostat is bugpack. Rad is empi.
It is scary how hot they get, don't do like me and fit a temp gauge thats even more to worry about.
Posted: 01 Sep 2006, 21:48
by HarryMann
OK, Thanks, Might be there on the Sunday, haven't decided yet, off to Aberystwyth Monday.
Sandwich plate is CB performance. Thermostat is bugpack.
I know EMPI Andy, but not CB or Bugpack, US too?
Posted: 01 Sep 2006, 22:51
by Simon Baxter
All Aircooled stuff. Or should I say it's all companies that have made a name in Aircooled circles.
Rad is EMPI, hence the amount of plates!
Those are the ones that are pipes going backwards and forwards with loads of finning on them? dead easy to bend, you sit there trying to keep them all in shape! I've fitted a few of those!
Posted: 02 Sep 2006, 10:58
by andysimpson
Simon Baxter wrote:All Aircooled stuff. Or should I say it's all companies that have made a name in Aircooled circles.
Rad is EMPI, hence the amount of plates!
Those are the ones that are pipes going backwards and forwards with loads of finning on them? dead easy to bend, you sit there trying to keep them all in shape! I've fitted a few of those!
Yes all air cooled us brands, the sandwich plate is for 1.6-2.0 petrols which is the same basic block as a rattler anyway. The rad is just side to side no zig zagging about, i think these are the strongest oil rads you can get, the one on the bug took alot of punishment from stones, grounding out and never leaked. They have no added on fins.
I know the type of rad you are on about, i had 2 of these from cb performance when i had the bug, they both frauctured in the same place and did'nt seem very effecient at cooling.
Posted: 02 Sep 2006, 11:13
by HarryMann
But this compact little Mk 1 GTi cooler is tough as nails,
Yes??? 
8" x 2.25" working area x 3.25" deep
Posted: 02 Sep 2006, 11:19
by andysimpson
HarryMann wrote:But this compact little Mk 1 GTi cooler is tough as nails,
Yes???
8" x 2.25" working area x 3.25" deep
I would say its tougher than most aftermarket ones.
Posted: 02 Sep 2006, 20:29
by syncropaddy
.... of course if anybody wants to go completely bananas, I have an auto transmission oil cooler here at home which is made to fit in front of the water rad nice and neatly ......