pros and cons of aluminum radiators?
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pros and cons of aluminum radiators?
My stock radiator recently broke, and I am looking to get a new aluminum one. I might have a deal on one out of an iroc. My friend told me that they rust and oxidize very quicky. But I know that they are much lighter. Do they really offer that much other than weight savings and do they really corrode easily? Should I look into a copper one as a thrid otion? Thanks for all your help.
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Umm hmm.. I dont know, there may be some issues where aluminum radiators might be bad...but aluminum does not rust, at all. Ever. It -can- corrode, but generally speaking its a very long lasting metal. On top of lighter, its stronger (most aluminum/steel alloys at least)...copper will also not -rust- so to speak, but it will oxidize, like MAD, MUCH faster then aluminum or probably even iron/steel
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I'm pretty sure the one out of the iroc is an aluminum. So I don't know why he would tell me that aluminum radiators oxidize so quickly and that I should stick with steel or copper, and then offer me one out of the iroc! But it's nice to hear what you guys think. I'll most likely go with a Griffin aluminum from jegs, but im not sure yet.
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steel radiator? if you go with a aluminum rad. get a universal one thats 31x19 i'm almost positive thats the biggest one that will fit. also if you get a universal rad you may have to trim the edges to fit.
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i meant to ask about the proper mods to get a universal in there. I took some measurements on my stock one the other day, and i was thinking about getting the griffin univ. replacement. Does anyone know exactly i have to do to get it in there? Thanks.
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i have a griffin dual 1.14 radiator there are no diadvantages . except in the really cold weather, the heater doesnt heat at all on the highway. in town your set. btw, im running a 205 degree themostat tring to get it to run hot ,.......and it wont!!!!!
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Originally posted by rxbxfx0220
i meant to ask about the proper mods to get a universal in there. I took some measurements on my stock one the other day, and i was thinking about getting the griffin univ. replacement. Does anyone know exactly i have to do to get it in there? Thanks.
i meant to ask about the proper mods to get a universal in there. I took some measurements on my stock one the other day, and i was thinking about getting the griffin univ. replacement. Does anyone know exactly i have to do to get it in there? Thanks.
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