I have a 84 camaro with a rebuilt 350. I have a stock radiator in it right now. I was wondering which will provide better cooling. A 2 core alluminum radiator, or a 4 core copper radiator. Thanks

 

i am running a stock replacement water pump, a 180 stat and a stock replacement modine aluminum radiator form advance auto parts for 118 bucks.. works nice..

i am running cooler now, i have a stock L98 350 tpi..

 

thanks for the input. I was talking to one of my friends and he said my best bet is to get a 4 core from a local parts store, rather than the 2 core allum. i have a stock replacement water pump for now, and a belt-driven fan. But the fan won't remain on my car for long.

 

I have a very thin (2 core I believe) alum radiator and a belt fan, and a 180* Tstat, I have not heard the fan come on once, granted it is not summer yet, but it never ever goes higher then the 170-180* that it should be @.

plus you will save a lot of weight with a 2 core alum vs a 4 core copper.

 

ttt i am curious about this also.. looking to get my car cooler in AZ need everything i can get!

 

the 4 core copper radiator will cool better. copper conducts and disperses heat better than aluminum. however, copper weighs a lot more. I prefer aluminum radiators. I have a stock-replacement aluminum radiator from Summit, works great on my L98 in TX. I've never been over 180* in 110+ weather.

 

ODD I always thought copper wouldnt work as well... not because of weight factor... Thought aliminum cooled better...
Shawn

 

Nope, that's a common misconception, copper dissapates heat better.

Sort of like how some people think platinum plugs are better, however copper conducts electricity better as well.

 

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