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radiator to use on a escort rst s2?

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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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Default radiator to use on a escort rst s2?

hi ther just a quike question what is better to use a copper core radiator or a alluminium radiator?
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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Always been told copper ones are better. Better heat dissipation and all that.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by beaver rs 88
Always been told copper ones are better. Better heat dissipation and all that.
Be a myth that...

This is a on going argument through out passion ford if you search your see plenty of threads relating to this..

the copper radiators have plastic ends on them.

The alloy rads have a larger surface area and metal ends and are "High Flow" apparently.

i have a alloy rad in my rs, they are a good upgrade if your using a full front mount intercooler as it makes mounting the cooler a bit easier but as for heat transfer and dissipation people have said theres not a lot of difference.

My RS hovers around half way all the time but again remember the temp gauges are beyond inaccurate
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