While a copper radiator physically cools more for the same size
radiator, aluminum allows for more radiator at a lighter weight. That
translates into more cooling with less weight. The net is a bigger,
lighter radiator.
On Sep 9, 2004, at 1:27 PM, Editorgary@aol.com wrote:
>
>> I can't speak to the issue of new alloy radiators... I've seen a few,
>> and
>> they
>> really stand out as not original. -Maybe they cool better though, if
>> you
>> don't
>> mind straying from stock. maybe someone can help you there.
>>
>>
> Believe that anyone with any knowledge of metals will happily tell you
> that a
> copper core is more efficient at cooling than an aluminum core. Only
> reason
> for running aluminum (other than looks) is that it is lighter. That's
> why
> racers use them; not for the cooling.
> Cheers
> Gary
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