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Old 07-22-2010, 09:07 AM   #74 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by robchalmers View Post
I'm going to do a internal grill block when i replace the rad this weekend, I was also thinking of putting in a rad blank across the majority of the surface in order to bring the temps up quicker.

Sadly i can't find any smaller rads with out going Alloy, and that would improve the cooling + its a bit out of my price range!

There are several different sizes of rad listed on GSF's website- maybe worth seeing them side by side?

As for the rad block- I dont think that'll help it heat up quicker- surely the thermostat keeps the coolant in the block until Operating temp reached?
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