ENGINE MANAGEMENT AND COOLING
PACKS NEW 2.0L BI-TURBO RADIATOR Adrad says it is making life easier for radiator PX3 RANGER installers INTERCOOLER From Harrop
The Ford Ranger has been a global hit and a popular development platform for Harrop since it took out 4x4 Australia Magazine’s inaugural Custom 4x4 of the year in 2016 with its PX2 Ranger. This achievement and the continued sales performance of the PX Ranger nationally has been a key driver for further product development by the Harrop Engineering team – including Suspension, Brake and Driveline enhancements. Harrop’s latest release is a high-flow Charge Air Intercooler for the 2.0L Bi-Turbo equipped Ford PX3 Ranger and Ford Ranger Raptor, building on the success of its 3.2L Ranger Intercooler and Pipe Kit release in 2020.
There are some very handy search features available online to assist vehicle repairers who are looking for cooling system parts. “Number Plate Search” is a great help in finding the correct replacement radiator for a particular vehicle. Adrad say it understands that “time is money” so it says it has created Radiator Packs that include all the typical parts needed when installing a new radiator. The bundle combines the radiator, filler neck cap, top radiator hose, bottom radiator hose and clamps into a single RADPACK part number. So, instead of taking up your valuable time hunting down each of these separate parts to add to your cart, Adrad says you can simply select a single RADPACK part number and your order is done. Not only have the correct components been bundled together for you, Adrad explains that each RADPACK costs less than the sum of its individual parts – so you can save time and money too.
Harrop says the Charge Air Intercooler is a superior design featuring cast aluminium tanks welded to the core, to handle higher loads and increased temperatures without fear of cracking or lifting off the plastic tanks from the core, a known failure point on plastic tanks which are crimped onto aluminium cores. Harrop explains the intercooler core is also 28 percent larger than the standard OEM core, featuring a superior tube with internal fin construction for uniform air flow and greater heat dissipation. It says this upgrade is perfect for customers with aftermarket performance upgrades creating higher boost loads, as well as customers driving under heavier load conditions like towing a boat or caravan. The Harrop Intercooler directly swaps with the OEM unit and is manufactured with billet quick connect fittings so that it retains the OEM hose connections. Harrop Performance and 4WD products are available for order from their stockists and dealers across the country. For more information, please visit www.harrop.com.au or contact Harrop’s customer service team on 1300 HARROP. 86
Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine November 2021
Adrad states it has built each RADPACK using only high-quality, performance-proven parts and they are backed by a national warranty for extra peace of mind. There are over 140 RADPACKs available and they suit a variety of popular vehicles. You can find them available online right now from Adrad stockists. For full details, call Adrad customer service on 1800 882 043 or Natrad Trade Online on 1800 628 723.
REPCO DRIVE BELTS HAVE EVOLVED Repco says its belts have been developed in conjunction with the world’s leading belt manufacturer
Repco says its new range of ultra-quiet serpentine and V-belts deliver greater efficiency, higher performance, and longer life across 300-part numbers covering over 9,000 vehicle applications. It says range, quality, and performance are just the beginning; stating that advanced material technology and new product design reduces weight by an average of 15 percent and lowers bending stiffness by 35 percent. Repco says these improvements result in reduced energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Additionally, the belt’s improved flexibility and lighter weight reportedly makes installation easier in those tight drive spaces. The belts are manufactured with next generation
EPDM compound which is said to have a four times greater crack durability over standard synthetic rubber belts, producing a longer lasting belt. Non-chlorinated compounds and improved manufacturing process reduce energy consumption and landfill waste by up to 30 percent, says Repco. Repco explains that each belt is manufactured to OE exact sizing to ensure the perfect fit every time and are manufactured to meet all industry standards including SAE, DIN and JASO. For more information, visit www.repco.com.au
