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Engine Cooling Systems - Buyer's Guide to Engine Cooling Parts

Chillin' Like A Villain

By Carter Jung, Photography by Courtesy of Manufacturers

Heat Shields

  • Spal Cooling Fan
    WHO: SPAL
    WHAT: Low profile electric fans
    WHIPS: Yours
    WALLET: $68-up
    WHERE: www.spalusa.com; 800.345.0327
    SPAL low profile electric cooling fans are slim, available in various sizes, and are available as dual fan kits. SPAL also offers complete wiring kits that include a 40/50A relay and user-programmable automatic fan controller.
    Spal Cooling Fan
    WHO: SPAL WHAT: Low profile electric fans WHIPS: Yours WALLET: $68-up WHERE: www.
  • Cusco Heat Shield
    WHO: Nukabe Automotive
    WHAT: Cusco turbo heat shield
    WHIPS: WRX
    WALLET: $77-up
    WHERE: www.napsusa.com; 888.591.6277
    Cusco's turbo heat shield helps reduce the heat that radiates from the turbo onto the top-mount intercoolers on Subaru WRX and STi applications. The kits come available with or without an optional throttle body coupler.
    Cusco Heat Shield
    WHO: Nukabe Automotive WHAT: Cusco turbo heat shield WHIPS: WRX WALLET : $77-up WHE
  • Thermo Tec Thermoshield
    WHO: Thermo-Tec
    WHAT: Thermo Shield
    WHIPS: Yours
    WALLET: $18
    WHERE: www.thermotec.com; 800.274.8437
    Thermo-Tec's Thermo-Shield protects hoses and wires that are difficult to keep clear of radiant heat.
    Thermo Tec Thermoshield
    WHO: Thermo-Tec WHAT: Thermo Shield WHIPS: Yours WALLET: $18 WHERE: www.thermotec
  • Arc Heat Shield
    WHO: Mackin Industries
    WHAT: ARC titanium heat shield
    WHIPS: Most applications
    WALLET: $160-up
    WHERE: www.mackinindustries.com; 562.946.6820
    ARC's titanium heat shield bolts on to most applications, blocking radiant heat and protecting vital engine areas.
    Arc Heat Shield
    WHO: Mackin Industries WHAT: ARC titanium heat shield WHIPS: Most applications WALLE
  • Thermo Tec Heat Barrier
    WHO: Thermo-Tec
    WHAT: Adhesive-backed heat barrier
    WHIPS: Yours
    WALLET: $12-up
    WHERE: www.thermotec.com; 800.274.8437
    Thermo-Tec's adhesive-backed heat barrier protects various parts and components from the damaging effects of radiant heat.
    Thermo Tec Heat Barrier
    WHO: Thermo-Tec WHAT: Adhesive-backed heat barrier WHIPS: Yours WALLET: $12-up WHE
  • Thermo Tec Thermosleeve
    WHO: Thermo-Tec
    WHAT: Thermo-Sleeve
    WHIPS: Yours
    WALLET: $13-up
    WHERE: www.thermotec.com; 800.274.8437
    Thermo-Tec's seamless lamination of a high-temperature fabric to a highly reflective foil is the secret behind the Thermo-Sleeve, which provides protection against radiant heat for hoses and wires.
    Thermo Tec Thermosleeve
    WHO: Thermo-Tec WHAT: Thermo-Sleeve WHIPS: Yours WALLET: $13-up WHERE: www.thermo
  • Heatshield Products Reflect A Tape
    WHO: Heatshield Products
    WHAT: Reflect-A-Tape
    WHIPS: Yours
    WALLET: N/A
    WHERE: www.heatshieldproducts.com; 760.751.0441
    The Reflect-A-Tape tape from Heatshield Products reflects over 90 percent of radiant heat away from wires, lines, cables, hoses, etc. The self- adhesive tape withstands up to 1,100 degrees F of radiant heat and 500 degrees F of direct contact.
    Heatshield Products Reflect A Tape
    WHO: Heatshield Products WHAT: Reflect-A-Tape WHIPS: Yours WALLET: N/A WHERE: www
  • Thermo Tec Thermo Flex
    WHO: Thermo-Tec
    WHAT: Thermo-Flex
    WHIPS: Yours
    WALLET: $14-up
    WHERE: www.thermotec.com; 800.274.8437
    Thermo-Flex is a composite heat shield material from Thermo-Tec that offers abrasion resistance, thermal insulation, physical containment, as well as other miscellaneous uses.
    Thermo Tec Thermo Flex
    WHO: Thermo-Tec WHAT: Thermo-Flex WHIPS: Yours WALLET: $14-up WHERE: www.thermote
  • Arc Thermostat
    WHO: Mackin Industries
    WHAT: ARC thermostat
    WHIPS: Most applications
    WALLET: $75-up
    WHERE: www.mackinindustries.com; 562.946.6820
    The low temperature thermostat from ARC opens earlier than stock (at 68 degrees C), improving coolant circulation while maintaining optimum temperatures.
    Arc Thermostat
    WHO: Mackin Industries WHAT: ARC thermostat WHIPS: Most applications WALLET: $75-up
By Carter Jung
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