Aluminum Radiator... Pros and Cons... Any recommendations?

[frankpepon]

Hello there...

Having issues with my current aftermarket radiator, so I'm thinking of going aluminum. Any information on Pros and Cons from those of you that have one installed....

Any suggestions on brands will be appreciated.

Thanks,

 

[Kaninja]

Hello there...

Having issues with my current aftermarket radiator, so I'm thinking of going aluminum. Any information on Pros and Cons from those of you that have one installed....

Any suggestions on brands will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Which aftermarket radiator are you having problems with?

Short of spending $1000, I have heard the OEM T.Rad is the best. Followed by Koyo Rad (Aluminum with plastic tanks), then the CSF all metal (Bronze/Copper). Aluminum by weight is WAY more efficient.

 

[Qball]

Koyo aluminum, a bit pricey but it's your cooling system. Do you really want to save a few bucks on that? I wouldn't!

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Having owned a Ron Davis in the past I will say it is well made and top quality but the increased cooling is not worth the price of admission.

I recently purchased a Koyo A1918 a popular pick for the Arizona heat.

 

[Kaninja]

Koyo aluminum, a bit pricey but it's your cooling system. Do you really want to save a few bucks on that? I wouldn't!

The Koyo rad isn't even all that pricey. Seen them from $185 - $240. Not bad if you can get 10 years out of it.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

The Koyo rad isn't even all that pricey. Seen them from $185 - $240. Not bad if you can get 10 years out of it.

IIRC I just paid $156 from AutoAnything for the Koyo

 

[Qball]

The Koyo rad isn't even all that pricey. Seen them from $185 - $240. Not bad if you can get 10 years out of it.

Yup, not even that bad but some people like to compare price to the eBay 100 dollar aluminum specials.