Repro vs. Original Radiators

Posted by Brian Burkert on May 25, 1998 at 20:51:01

This question is for people who have run both original and reproduction radiators.Have you found that the originals provide better cooling efficiency?How about flow rates and water pushing out the overflow?
I have run a repro radiator and a recored (with repro core) radiator both with a thermostat and have had problems with losing water.I usually have to add 2/3 gallon of water every 150 miles in moderate (65-80 deg) temperatures.Sometimes on very hot days when I travel with a heavy load my car overheats while other cars with original radiators do not.Do any of you have a similar situation.I believe the the car should not overheat at all---It runs great otherwise.
The recored radiator was shop flow-tested at 37 gpm.
Any information is appreciated.Thanks.
Brian

Follow Ups:
Re: Repro vs. Original Radiators Brian Burkert May 26, 1998 at 17:09:30(0)
Re: Repro vs. Original Radiators Bob Bidonde May 26, 1998 at 06:30:48(1)
Re: Repro vs. Original Radiators Bob Johnson May 26, 1998 at 09:39:17(0)
Re: Repro vs. Original Radiators Bob Carabbio May 25, 1998 at 21:50:06(1)
Re: Repro vs. Original Radiators Rick Black May 26, 1998 at 01:23:09(0)

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