Re: 4 row radiators....opinions?

[farna@xxxxxxx]

On September 6, 2005 John Rosa wrote:

> Saw this and just wondered what opinions were about-
> 
> A)- this particular seller and this specific radiator...

Have no idea.

> B)- 4 rows in general....who needs it?

Unless the car is modified or has room for a much thicker core, a four row may provide LESS cooling than a good two or three row. The idea is to provide more cooling surface. If the core isn't appreciably thicker you lose flow capacity by having to many cores -- and the rear cores won't cool as much as the front ones. You have to have adequate flow as well as surface area.
 
> C) Is performance really far better than a factory 3 row?

Same answer as B, really. Depends! If the core is the typical 1.5-1.75" thick, there won't be much more cooling, and could be worse. If it's a 2-2.25" thick core, it should cool a bit better. But is it needed? To cool a radiator will just cycle the thermostat much more than stock. 

> I don't know...just found this..never knew anyone was
> making this...for AMC, especially. What's the scoop?
> 
> John


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