[Healeys] Aluminum vs Copper/Brass Radiator?

[HealeyRick]

David,

While searching for ways to cool my V8 Healey, I contacted a very reputable
custom aluminum radiator maker and told the tech support guy that I was
running an uprated Healey radiator and would like to get some additional
cooling.  He very candidly told me he could sell me a new radiator, but it
wouldn't make a big difference over what I already had.  Your real world
experience seems to have worked out a little differently.  My cooling is
what I'd call "adequate" for New England.  I have a 16" Maradyne electric
fan installed as a puller along with a shroud I fabricated.  (not possible
to do this without removing the shroud crossbrace and tilting the radiator
back)  I run between 190 and 210 degrees, which concerned me at first until
reading this is what 5.0L Mustang motors run stock.


On Tue, 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 wasnb t 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
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