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Offline 440_72cuda

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cooling options
« on: December 12, 2005 - 11:26:54 PM »
i'm going to be replacing my 340 with a 440 and i am wondering about the cooling.  i currently have a 22" rad.  would a 4core 22" rad be sufficient or go to alum? another option would be changing the rad support and going to a 26". is this a big job?

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Re: cooling options
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2005 - 11:33:12 PM »
it depends on a few things , how hot does it get where you are , how much power will you be making , most city or highway ?
 a high efficiency 22" May cool it , even without opening the hole up to 26" the extra capacity may make enough difference on a 26" , alum rads will transfer heat faster as well if the water is allowed enough time in the rad
 Kinda hard to say for sure what will work for you   

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Re: cooling options
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2005 - 11:30:33 PM »
were located in merritt British colombia canada, and the temp can go up to 30 degrees celcius.  the aprox hp will be 450 with mostly city driving.  i am leaning towards an alum rad. do you recomend any specific brand?

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Re: cooling options
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2005 - 01:40:45 AM »
Griifin are decent quality & cost , I can probably get you a decent price if needed

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Re: cooling options
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2005 - 11:24:56 PM »
i am interested in a griffin rad but i heard they are in recievership :dunno: have you heard anything on this?

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Re: cooling options
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2005 - 01:54:13 AM »
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Re: cooling options
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2005 - 07:27:48 PM »
could you get a price on the 22 and the 26 inch alum rad?

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Re: cooling options
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2005 - 12:02:52 AM »
after new year I can
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