WHO: GReddy
WHAT: GREX oil cooler kit
WHIPS: Yours
WALLET: $407-up
WHERE: www.greddy.com; 949.588.8300
By using an inner fin core design similar to their famousintercoolers, GReddy's oil cooler kit is able to increase oil capacity, decrease oil temperatures, and extend engine and oil life. GReddy systems also offer an internal (or external) thermostat to allow for quick engine warm up as well asuniversal and application-specific kits.
Fans
WHO: Flex-a-lite
WHAT: LoBoy electric cooling fan
WHIPS: Yours
WALLET: Call
WHERE: www.flex-a-lite.com; 800.851.1510
Flex-a-lite's new 16-inch low profile electric fan is as thin as 1 1/4 inches, moves 2,500 cubic feet per minute, and draws only 18.5 amps. Fan dimensions are 16.5x16x3.1875 and range from 1 1/4- to 3 3/16-inches in depth. Adjustable thermostat control or manual override switch may be added for additional fan control.
WHO: SPAL
WHAT: High performance electric fans
WHIPS: Yours
WALLET: $68-up
WHERE: www.spalusa.com; 800.345.0327
SPAL high performance electric cooling fans range in diameter depending on the user's application 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: 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-TecWHAT: Thermo ShieldWHIPS: 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.
Heat ShieldsWHO: Mackin IndustriesWHAT: ARC titanium heat shieldWHIPS: 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-TecWHAT: Adhesive-backed heat barrierWHIPS: 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.