Yeah I cann't remember if it was Car Craft or Chevy High Performance but they
did an article on aluminum/ copper radiators and it pretty well summed up that
the aluminum rad doesn't cool as well as what it is hyped up for.
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Test show that if you have the proper capacity radiator that copper vs
aluminum is a break even.
Go to a 160 thermostat, flush the block, make sure your hoses are not
collapsing inside (do not take out that bottom spring). Test the pressure of
your radiator cap thatÂ’s important for your over flow system. If you have a
clutch fan replace with an aluminum flex fan. Make sure your fan blades come to
the back lip of your shroud.
Jim
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tabius
barrett
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 2:42 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Is there really a "high flow water pump?"
Hello all...I have a 71 SS 402 and I am still fighting the summer time
over-heat monster. I plan to order an aluminum radiator soon but I remember
someone telling me that the so-called "high flow" water pumps are no better
than a standard water pump. My overheating seems to really occur at idle (stop
light, traffic, etc.). So here is the question: Has anyone really found a
high-flow water pump for my car and if so, where can i get it and how much?
Also, do you think the aluminum radiator will help?
Thanks,
tbDallas
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