chris1986 1 Posted August 12, 2007 i have been looking on auto 5 at radiators the oe is £63 where as the alloy one is £45 has any seen the quality of the alloy one i can't understand why it would be so much cheaper than the oe. which would you recomend. the cars an 8v and used in hill climb, track days and general driving. is one better than the other? they don't have any descriptions on there so it's quite hard to know what your buying link to it here http://www.autofive.co.uk/home.htm thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 99 Posted August 12, 2007 The OE radiator is copper, which has better heat tranfer properties than alluminium, but it's heavier and more expensive. LOADS of people use the alloy ones without problems, even for track use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richie-Van-GTi 71 2 Cars Posted August 12, 2007 euro parts stock the alloy ones from nissens, slightly cheaper than auto5 as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted August 12, 2007 as do GSF, you have to ask for it though, as both ECP and GSF just sell what they can get hold of most of the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atari Boy 11 Posted August 12, 2007 i got a Nissens one from Euro parts and Iam very happy with it. I think it was about £50. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tri_longer 25 Posted August 12, 2007 There was an article in PPC a little while ago about radiators and whilst the arguement for OE having copper tubes is valid, they claimed that they are welded in place using inferior heat trasfering materials which often negate the overall benefit of having the copper tubes. We have fitted a Nissens, have had no problems at all, a good deal lighter (ours is a hillclimb car) and cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
