Which radiator will provide better cooling to an engine?
Which radiator will provide better cooling to an engine?
An aluminum radiator does cool better than a copper brass radiator. For example, an aluminum radiator with 2 rows of 1″ tubes is equivalent to a copper brass radiator with 5 rows of 1/2″ tubes. Aluminum provides high efficiency, is lightweight, and has a longer life compared to copper brass.
Which is better 3 or 4 row radiator?
It doesn’t only make a difference how many rows of tubes there are in the rad but also the over-all thickness of the core. A 2 inch 3-row is likely to cool better than a 1.5 inch 4-row. Also the shroud position makes a significant difference.
What kind of radiator do I need for a big block car?
Many good aluminum radiators are available from the aftermarket. Be Cool offers a line of original replacement aluminum radiators that drop right into your big-block muscle car. They are even painted black to disguise their alloy origins from unsuspecting onlookers. (Photo Courtesy Be Cool)
What kind of radiator do I need for a muscle car?
When you make more power, you need an improved cooling system. Many good aluminum radiators are available from the aftermarket. Be Cool offers a line of original replacement aluminum radiators that drop right into your big-block muscle car. They are even painted black to disguise their alloy origins from unsuspecting onlookers.
Which is the cooling system guide for big block Chevy engines?
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How big are the fans on a Be Cool radiator?
Pulling the air through the radiator is a pair of 11-inch Spal electric fans rated at 2,720 cfm. We loved the fit of the radiator – it took far less creativity in mounting the fan because it’s a direct-fit unit.
Many good aluminum radiators are available from the aftermarket. Be Cool offers a line of original replacement aluminum radiators that drop right into your big-block muscle car. They are even painted black to disguise their alloy origins from unsuspecting onlookers. (Photo Courtesy Be Cool)
How much coolant is in a big block?
Our BBC with 31″x19″x2″ radiator took 4.5 gal of liquid total. I like to use the stuff that is already 50/50 mixed, makes things a little easyer. when first adding coolant, fill the block through the thermostat opening in the manifold. I have always done it this way and never had any trouble with air pockets or anything of that nature.
When you make more power, you need an improved cooling system. Many good aluminum radiators are available from the aftermarket. Be Cool offers a line of original replacement aluminum radiators that drop right into your big-block muscle car. They are even painted black to disguise their alloy origins from unsuspecting onlookers.
Do you need a big radiator for a Camaro?
You still need a big radiator to cool a big motor. Big rigs have big motors (10 to 15 liters but range in power from 350 to 400 horsepower. They have huge radiators to cool those big engines. They are just too big to fit in a Camaro, but it gives you an idea as to how big a radiator has to be to cool 400 horsepower.
