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Re: Mustang aluminium radiator upgrade
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Originally Posted by Beoweolf
....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?
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I'm not quite sure what your getting at here?...Two of the advantages of aluminium rads are that they don't use solder for attaching end tanks(which is a poor conductor of heat) and they last longer than copper rads.....
Most things I have read don't dispute that copper dissapates heat better than aluminium but the overall design of the aluminium radiator is much better and more effecient than the copper rads.
Here is some good reading..Just ignore the first column regarding the corvette stuff.
DeWitts - Why Aluminum
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1968 mustang..408 windsor.Vic jr heads and intake.Pro Systems 950HP holley, 1 3/4 hooker super comps,Custom CI solid roller camshaft,Probe shaft rockers, 4 speed with 4:11 detroit locker.
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