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Radiator: Is Aluminium Better Than Copper?

Started by _LHoon_ , Apr 30 2008 04:24 PM

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#51 dannygtrxu1

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Posted 15 July 2009 - 12:48 AM

just went to super cheap auto and grabed a few hoses that i thought might fit.....Have no idear what they are off

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#52 _freddy_

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Posted 12 October 2011 - 06:27 PM

gday guys what radiator would be best suited to a 308 in a uc out of these two?
thanks matthew.

2 core alloy

http://www.ebay.com....984.m1423.l2649

3 core copper

http://www.ebay.com....984.m1423.l2649

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#53 _CHEV_

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Posted 13 October 2011 - 06:16 PM

That ali one one ebay is a heap of poop! If you had a chev you could buy mine :-)

http://www.ebay.com....984.m1555.l2649

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#54 TerrA LX

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Posted 14 October 2011 - 12:15 PM

Yeah the alloy one looks like crap.

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#55 _My74LH_

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Posted 25 July 2012 - 06:02 PM

So after reading this thread I have decided to go for a Ally one , Called PWR today price was $850 plus gst plus $80 for black powdercoat .this one is good for 600hp , i liked it as it has an olschool look to it , hence the black P/C option .

Here are the specs for a LH LX .

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#56 N/A-PWR

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Posted 04 September 2014 - 07:04 PM

Anyone got some Alloy Radiator information to add.

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#57 Ice

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Posted 04 September 2014 - 07:10 PM

Another 2 year old thread dug up sheesh its alloy go to the shop and buy one if you need it

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#58 N/A-PWR

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Posted 04 September 2014 - 07:18 PM

I like how rotation of the Radiator helps Gene etc,

learning is good.

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#59 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 04 September 2014 - 07:18 PM

I run an alloy radiator. Electric fans rarely come on it does a great job keeping the LS cool.

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#60 _LHSL308_

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Posted 04 September 2014 - 07:50 PM

I run a worked 308 and with the standard thermostat I haven't seen my temp go over half. With the aluminium radiator the engine stays under 1/4 whether running in hot or cool conditions and my thermo's only come on when I am in traffic. You can pick them up so cheap now why would you buy anything else.

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#61 _1uzbt1_

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Posted 05 September 2014 - 10:19 AM

Why, because they both do things differently, one shines in one aspect but not the other. You chose one that suits your application or intended use.

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#62 _flyingbrick_

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Posted 05 September 2014 - 11:19 AM

Just to clear something up there's nothing overly hard about welding aluminium.

The issue might be that your local repair shops have not managed to upskill enough for the task. soldering is definitely much easier and welding aluminium IS a specialist operation, but there will still be plenty of fabrication shops capable of the work in your area.

As for the aluminium being too thin- I have watched people weld together aluminium cans so its not an issue!

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#63 N/A-PWR

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Posted 06 September 2014 - 02:17 PM

As for the aluminium being too thin- I have watched people weld together aluminium cans so its not an issue!

Found welding Alloy Cans together:-

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#64 RallyRed

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Posted 06 September 2014 - 06:57 PM

The Torana XU1 Group Nc guys at MCM , SMP today were running radiator block offs , as the engines were running a bit cold ( so they told me).

They all seem to run Alloy radiators.

It wasn't that cold of a day.

So assume in that race type application, they work well.

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#65 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 06 September 2014 - 07:13 PM

Also those guys probably have a bit more knowledge on operating temps than your average forum punter thinking his car is overheating it it hits 90 deg/c

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#66 _judgelj_

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Posted 07 September 2014 - 12:20 AM

Copper because ally doesnt fit

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#67 Ice

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Posted 07 September 2014 - 01:55 AM

Just buy a good one my mate just had one made to suit lx 308 polished alloy with twin thermos $1300
dont get a cheap one just wasting money

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#68 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 07 September 2014 - 09:18 AM

Prolly right Geno but I paid $130 for the one in my car and, touch wood, has worked perfectly thus far.

It actually got a real good workout last time I dragged my car as I threw the fan belt on launch at the start of the track and it got WAAAAAAAAAAY hot by the time I finished the run (personal best time without wasting HP on them damn accessories ) and then limped back to the pit area. She had a pulse and was pissing greenies out the overflow but despite the massive pressure, that cheap'n'nasty rad held together.

I do agree with you though. Pretty damn important item and IMO not one to be skimped on. I was just light on cash due to pouring everything into the build.

Cheers.