Re: Aluminum Vs. Factory Radiator
[Re: rebel]
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12/27/11 08:52 PM
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I went from a six cyl factory rad to a howe 19x26 two core alum and it was 6 lbs lighter if I remember correctly. As stated it works alot better also.
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Re: Aluminum Vs. Factory Radiator
[Re: Grizzly]
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12/28/11 04:23 AM
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Would you Guys happen to know what the fluid volume difference (if any) would be?
this i do know. they were the same. the 4 row i swapped away from had small cores & the ali has 2 large cores & the tanks were about equal. my rad swap was almost an exact copy, they were made to fit the same mount real easy.
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Re: Aluminum Vs. Factory Radiator
[Re: 10.90 Racer]
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12/28/11 10:15 AM
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I replaced my factory 26" copper radiator w/ a big Griffin aluminum radiator. The radiator itself may have been lighter, but it holds a lot more water. I wanted to get the car to run cooler though, so I didn't care. It was some of the best money I spent as far as street driving. ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Twocents.gif)
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Re: Aluminum Vs. Factory Radiator
[Re: Mr.Yuck]
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12/28/11 01:08 PM
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My alum holds more water then my factory rad did so it is heavier over all. But worth it, I can drive my car in rush hour and not over heat.
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Re: Aluminum Vs. Factory Radiator
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12/28/11 01:21 PM
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Given the same outside demensions, the 2 row aluminum and the 3 - 4 row brass are close in coolant capacity. The aluminum is more efficient and a lot lighter.
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