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GuyBFF · 07-07-2001, 04:44 AM

You don't specify the tubing size. From what I've observed the Eheim 1048 is one of the best pumps, but it doesn't flow as good as it's brother the 1250 and Mag-Drives with line restrictions.

If your not already running 1/2" this would be the first thing I'd change as it will be the cheapest, and should show decent improvements (although cheap it will require work refiting the new barbs to waterblock, etc. the fittings are the restriction).

Then I'd go after that rad (it's holding you back), the aquacoil would work very well (if you want to stay BE), but at $49.99 you won't beat Big Momma (or go to the auto parts store). Theres also Black Ice if you want to spend 20 dollars more for a more refined product, if you got the cash it has the fan mounts and a shroud all built in. It's capacity is a little behind Big Momma, but it won't make a differance, there both about twice what you have!

Good Luck!

07-07-2001, 04:44 AM	#3
GuyBFF Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA Posts: 242	You don't specify the tubing size. From what I've observed the Eheim 1048 is one of the best pumps, but it doesn't flow as good as it's brother the 1250 and Mag-Drives with line restrictions. If your not already running 1/2" this would be the first thing I'd change as it will be the cheapest, and should show decent improvements (although cheap it will require work refiting the new barbs to waterblock, etc. the fittings are the restriction). Then I'd go after that rad (it's holding you back), the aquacoil would work very well (if you want to stay BE), but at $49.99 you won't beat Big Momma (or go to the auto parts store). Theres also Black Ice if you want to spend 20 dollars more for a more refined product, if you got the cash it has the fan mounts and a shroud all built in. It's capacity is a little behind Big Momma, but it won't make a differance, there both about twice what you have! Good Luck! __________________ A7V8X Danger Den Maze II Danner Mag Drive 350 Heater Core Style Rad Thunderbird 1400 (Soon Barton) 512mb PC2700 CL2 Promise SX4000 Raid 5 w/256mb PC133 Cache 4x40gb Western Digital 7200hdd Plus More...