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I, too, am utterly confused... heat dissipation = surface area 700

posted by  Rtilghman on  Thu Aug 1 09:20 CST 2002
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isn't this basic physics? I've always operated under the assumption that the greater teh surface area of an object the easier it is to dissipate heat and keep it cool. This is one of the reasons high performance brakes are generally cross-drilled... it increases the available surface area and prevents the rotor from becoming too hot.

Sure, aluminum vs. copper plays a part in teh equation, but I wouldn't think it would be enough to overcome the advantage of another full row in teh radiator. That's a LOT more surface area added to the equation...

interested in getting more information on this since I'm about to replace my radiator and had, until this moment, decided to go with the 3 row nissens.

-rt






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