radiator choice

j3pz · 04-17-2007, 06:01 AM

most aftermarket radiators are thicker, meaning they can hold more coolant, and the fins are bigger bigger meaning more surface area meanig better cooling. ok imagine a piece of ice in your hands. just holding it palm open it melts. now when you squeeze the ice, what happens? it melt quicker. thats because more surface of the ice is in contact with something of different temp. its not the best example, but its the best i could come up with

summary: bigger radiator means more coolant compacity and more contact with cooler air to help cool the extra coolant

04-17-2007, 06:01 AM	#4
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	most aftermarket radiators are thicker, meaning they can hold more coolant, and the fins are bigger bigger meaning more surface area meanig better cooling. ok imagine a piece of ice in your hands. just holding it palm open it melts. now when you squeeze the ice, what happens? it melt quicker. thats because more surface of the ice is in contact with something of different temp. its not the best example, but its the best i could come up with summary: bigger radiator means more coolant compacity and more contact with cooler air to help cool the extra coolant __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat Last edited by j3pz; 04-17-2007 at 06:06 AM.