any strong opinions regarding the effectiveness and long term reliability of Aluminum Vrs 4 row desert cooler radiators.

south texas (HOT)
1969 F250 390 C6

thanks, rob

 

From my experience, the aluminum are at least equal to 2-3 core radiators. I have not had one in my FE yet. I have a pretty big 4 core rad. in my FE 390 and with a flex fan it never gets much beyond the lower end of normal in GA heat, though I do not have A/C and I have been running a 195 thermostat.

 

I've used a 3 row radiator for years in my truck with no problems, but then again the temps here only hit 90's for a few weeks during the summer. I would figure a 4 row would be lots better.