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Originally Posted by ammosteve
I believe that the aluminum radiators are more efficient than brass.
I replaced a 3 core brass radiator on a 65 mustang with a 2 core aluminum. The guy had installed the 3 core 2 months earlier but it was unable to keep it cool. The motor was a near stock 289 and once the aluminum radiator was install no more problems...
Question... If brass radiators were better...Why did auto manufacturers switch to aluminum? Just a thought.
Steve
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....Like all things in modern cars... The switch over to Aluminum was based on cost and weight.
There is no denying that aluminum weighs less. The weight savings contribute to epa/dot - fuel economy, weight classifications, etc. But remember, most aluminum radiators are fitted with plastic tanks too. Every wonder why Aluminum radiators are replaced, not rebuilt? Just a thought?
