[Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators

[Michael MacLean]

     My Bugeye has been running hot in any ambient temperature over 80
degrees lately.  I have the original radiator that was re-cored with an OEM
type core almost 25 years ago.  I have been leaning towards getting an
aluminum radiator.  Moss sells a two row aluminum radiator for $300.  You
can get a Chinese made Bugeye type radiator on Fleabay for $165 with free
shipping.  Nevermind the fact Moss charges a $10 oversize fee on top of a
shipping charge of $27 and then of course California has to get their cut
($24).  It adds up.
     A call to Moss just now was not all that helpful.  I was told that all
they know is their aluminum radiator comes from Moss Europe.  Other than
that, they have no idea country of manufacture.  Since both radiators are
just about the same in construction and core size I am not sure what to do
here.  With Frank's words on Chinese made crap echoing in my head might I
be better off getting my original radiator re-cored with an up to date core
that will have more cooling fin area?  Do the aluminum radiators make that
much difference?
Mike MacLean
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