Fluidyne CORE Question
10-25-02, 09:44 AM
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Fluidyne CORE Question
Does anyone know if the fluidyne rad is a 2 or 3 row core ?????
Is it's cooling properties better than stock due to a larger volume of water capacity..???
TIA,
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Is it's cooling properties better than stock due to a larger volume of water capacity..???
TIA,
3G7
10-25-02, 10:32 AM
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Its a single core, from what Dave@KD showed me . I've heard conflicting opinions on wether a 1, 2, or 3 row core of the same size would be better. Dave & his other tech were of the the opinion that single core was better. Probably doesn't matter much either way.
The overall size is really what helps, its nearly twice the thickness of a stock core.
The overall size is really what helps, its nearly twice the thickness of a stock core.
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Increased water capacity doesn't increase cooling capacity, it only helps dampen thermal shock. The increased cooling capacity comes from the thickness, ie more surface area for cooling due to more fin area. There is no room for a taller/wider radiator so thicker is the only way to increase fin area for FDs. Consequently a thicker radiator will also hold more water, but this does not directly help in cooling.
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