[Healeys] Aluminum vs Copper/Brass Radiator?

Al Malin amalin at mac.com
Tue Jul 15 11:47:38 MDT 2014


Does anyone know the weight difference between Healey aluminum and alloy radiators?

Al Malin
Tricarb
 
On Jul 15, 2014, at 11:38 AM, David Nock BCS <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I was skeptical when going to the aluminum radiator as well I had been told all the reasons not to use a alloy radiator.
> But there is nothing better then actually using it a road testing it for your self. So I did.
> All the findings over a 2000 mile trip were that the alloy radiator was far superior to the copper / brass radiator that I had
> been using, and no it was not an old radiator. I had had it re cored several years ago and then to make sure it wasnbt a problem
> I had it cleaned and inspected about 2 years ago.
> 
> Conclusion was that the installation of the alloy radiator cured a hot running engine. Proven by using it.
> 
> 
> 
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> 209-948-8767
> www.britishcarspecialists.com


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