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Meotchh
03-14-2015, 03:42 PM
Looked like some good reading & wanted to be able to quickly reference this for later so I thought I would leave it here. Enjoy...

Part1, The Great Debate - http://www.cgj.com/2013/06/27/aluminum-vs-copper-brass-radiator-the-great-debate/

Part2, Construction Differences - http://www.cgj.com/2013/06/28/aluminum-vs-copper-brass-radiator-construction-differences/

Part3, Corrosion Susceptibility - http://www.cgj.com/2013/07/02/aluminum-vs-copper-brass-radiator-corrosion-susceptibility/

Part3, Price & Maintenance - http://www.cgj.com/2013/07/10/aluminum-vs-copper-brass-radiator-price-and-maintenance/

Part4, Final Thoughts - http://www.cgj.com/2013/07/16/aluminum-vs-copper-brass-radiator-final-thoughts

MikeFleming
03-14-2015, 07:54 PM
I can't hink of any new cars made in the past 15+ years that came with a brass/copper radiator. Everything I've owned over that time period has come with an aluminum one - usually with plastic tanks.