So, you're saying that they LOOK cooler! :)
> From: Editorgary@aol.com> >
> I'll probably get corrected by some metallurgist with an advanced degree in
> thermodynamics, but my understanding is that aluminum is actually less
> efficient at heat transfer than steel. However, because of the reduced
weight,
> ally rads are preferred in racing (I have one in my MGA, but not in my
> Healey) and you can use a bigger core at the same or less weight then with
a
> steel
> rad (the core on my race car rad is about four inches thick and bigger in
> area than the one in my Healey).
> So, no efficiency improvement, in fact less efficient, but easier to
> customize, bigger without increased weight, and flash.. definitely flash.
> G.
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