Aluminum radiator worth it?
04-21-2017, 08:01 PM
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Aluminum radiator worth it?
I know its been covered a million times and Ive searched. All I find are more opinions and debates than facts. Basically my stock radiator is leaking and I figured before spending $150 - $200 on a stock replacement, why not spend a little more for an upgrade.
From my search I found these three, Fluidyne(most expensive), Mishimoto (similar quality, more reasonable price) and SVE (could be a rebadged Mishimoto for less $$$). I know you get what you pay for. Not wanting the cheapest but dont want to go overvoard either. I keep reading horror stories of these leaking after 6 months to 1 year of use. Is that common or isolated incidents? Second I read they dont really cool much better if at all over oem if car is stock. And there is the issue of electrolysis.
I understand there is no real benefit unless youre doing roadcourse, making lots of power or just want engine bay bling. I just considered it because the stock one is cracked. Anyone have experience with switching to all aluminum? Offer up what you know.
From my search I found these three, Fluidyne(most expensive), Mishimoto (similar quality, more reasonable price) and SVE (could be a rebadged Mishimoto for less $$$). I know you get what you pay for. Not wanting the cheapest but dont want to go overvoard either. I keep reading horror stories of these leaking after 6 months to 1 year of use. Is that common or isolated incidents? Second I read they dont really cool much better if at all over oem if car is stock. And there is the issue of electrolysis.
I understand there is no real benefit unless youre doing roadcourse, making lots of power or just want engine bay bling. I just considered it because the stock one is cracked. Anyone have experience with switching to all aluminum? Offer up what you know.
