Downflow Crossflow, what is the difference?
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Mountain Pass
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Downflow Crossflow, what is the difference?
What is the difference between a 'downflow' & 'crossflow' radiator?
I need to get a new radiator for my overhaul of my '78 F250's 460 with C6, & am not sure what this terminology means!
Any pointers/advice would be appreciated.
I need to get a new radiator for my overhaul of my '78 F250's 460 with C6, & am not sure what this terminology means!
Any pointers/advice would be appreciated.
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Mountain Pass
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I read somewhere that 'crossflow' is more efficient/effective at cooling my large engine. Is that consistent with anyone else's experience?
I also heard/read recommended to have a 3 row of 1.5 inch tubes if possible. Does that sound like good advice?
I also heard/read recommended to have a 3 row of 1.5 inch tubes if possible. Does that sound like good advice?
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Sounds right. Crossflows are the standard today I believe, and I've read that they are a superior design.
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Cross flows were developed to accomodate lower front ends of modern cars. Not better, just different. I was running a "BeCool" crossflow radiator and switched to a larger more efficient downflow style they offer for higher powered engines.
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We have lots of room at the front of our trucks. The effects of downflow vs. crossflow are negligible. Downflow works just fine and is cheap
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Your truck would have had a Super Cooler in it and that's just what I would put back in it.
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