Re: Radiator

[Tom Watters <tomwatters@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It's a matter of Fact.  Its a proven fact that physical properties of
copper metal have better heat transfer capabilities than aluminum.
Given this fact, any radiator core with the same number of tubes &
fins made out of copper will transfer a more heat than the exact same
core made out of aluminum.   Dont let anyone tell you different.
http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/thermal-conductivity-d_429.html

That said, We all do know that aluminum works, and it can work well, I
dont run it, but I understand why people do.  Cost, Weight and
availability are usually the reasons why.

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Valiant front clip on your street rod..  Curious to see pic's of it.
If putting the radiator in, I bet the project is getting close.



On Jan 21, 9:26 am, "Ollie" <satellite1...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> As far as the longevity of the radiator goes, the aluminum will ride me on out as I am 62. I also have a constraint problem and the additional thickness of the core will be a problem for me. There is also a matter of opinion as to which one is more efficient...aluminum seems to win out. Aluminum is also cheaper. It is going in a street rod, with a Valiant front clip, needs to be a down draft as I could not get to the radiator cap or hoses if it was a cross flow. It is not a stock vehicle that I am trying to restore. I have went with a 2000 cfm Flex-A-Lite electric fan with shroud.
> Ollie
>
> From: John Smith
> Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 10:42 AM
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Radiator
>
> I was wondering the same thing. When I had my new radiator built, they tried to sell me aluminum, but I insisted on copper. The manufacturers made them from copper for a reason.
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> On Sat, Jan 21, 2012 at 8:35 AM, Tom Watters <tomwatt...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>   Ollie,  I'm curious why, if having one built you had them do aluminum
>   rather than copper?  The High Efficiency 3-row and 4-row cores
>   available these days in copper outcool the comparable aluminum core
>   and have longer longevity.
>
>   On Jan 20, 7:54 am, "Ollie" <satellite1...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>   > If you remember a few days ago I asked if anyone had dealt with a custom radiator shop and no response. I had a shop in CA that had built 2 radiators for me in the past but due to their long lead time and other things I decided not to do business with them again. I have found a new shop to make my radiator. They have been excellent so far. I will keep you guys posted as to my results.
>   > This radiator is a 1975 era Big Block radiator. If course it is up graded to aluminum, rows, fin count, attached shroud for an electric fan, plus a couple of changes for even a better fit in my 41 Ply.http://www.cgj.com/
>   > Ollie
>   >
>   >  Radiator final.JPG
>   > 113KViewDownload
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