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radiator question


3pt1lumina

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Okay I have been wondering this for sometime now and I'm curious if anyone knows about this.

 

On my 77 Chevelle there are many options when choosing a replacement radiator. I have either a 2 , 3, or 4 row radiator to choose from.The car came with a 2 row originally and I went for the 3 row because it was the only one I could find because the car is getting so old.

 

My questions are; what is the difference? will it make a difference? what is most beneficial?

 

thanks guys!

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they are know as 2 core 3 core and 4 core. 3 core is better then your old one. it run coller under heavy stress or load. 4 core is used for racing heavy towing.

and the anwser to your question is it will be better rad. unless you drive grandma no offense. I hope this is 100% correct fell free to correct me. this is was i was told the the differences are

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The more "rows" a radiator has, the more surface area it has. More surface area = more cooling (or you could say greater cooling efficiency...)

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I think my car has a 2 row.. so if I had to replace it I'd just get the same thing.

 

If you are talking about a Chevelle though, I'd go 3 or 4 cause those bigger engines shouldn't run as hot.

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