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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.