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Posted by JZTRK (Member # 7641) on :
 
I have called all the chain stores looking for a copper heater core and all thay carry are the cheap chinese aluminum ones I didnt want to order one from LRS for a 100+ and to repair my old one it would cost 140 WTF???
 
Posted by RONIN (Member # 9987) on :
 
I have a copper one new in box but I'm in Chico
 
Posted by JZTRK (Member # 7641) on :
 
with factory ac ? what are you asking? would you ship it and do you have paypal?
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Did you try the dealer?? Not sure if they have them but it's worth a shot
 
Posted by RONIN (Member # 9987) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JZTRK:
with factory ac ? what are you asking? would you ship it and do you have paypal?
I have to search through some boxes to find it , when I do I'll let u know .
 
Posted by JZTRK (Member # 7641) on :
 
ok I have started to tear my dash out to get a head start
I've called NAPA,KRAGEN,PEPBOYS,AUTOZONE,FORD,AND ACOUPLE OF RADIATOR SHOPS. And all only list and carry the aluminum ones. The rad shops quoted me 140+ to recore mine

[ January 23, 2012, 07:04 PM: Message edited by: JZTRK ]
 
Posted by JZTRK (Member # 7641) on :
 
ok so total tear down was an hour where are people getting the 10hrs to R n R from
 
Posted by 88FOX (Member # 9969) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JZTRK:
ok so total tear down was an hour where are people getting the 10hrs to R n R from
people being scared haha.. i replaced mine with one of the newer ones they supply and havent had a problem yet.. i dont even have the flow resticter in my heater lines either just giving you some feedback on them..
 
Posted by JZTRK (Member # 7641) on :
 
88fox dose it crank out the heat like a copper one dose I know the heat transfer is not that good on the aluminum ones
 
Posted by RAP66 (Member # 3360) on :
 
If I remember correctly I got mine thru 50resto.
 
Posted by SS396 chevelle (Member # 7277) on :
 
i get them from ford an my cost is over 110 dollars
 
Posted by 88FOX (Member # 9969) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JZTRK:
88fox dose it crank out the heat like a copper one does I know the heat transfer is not that good on the aluminum ones
well right now im running a 160 thermo and in this weather the car barely gets warm so i cant tell you a dead on accurate answer but it is warm i bet with a 180 thermo or 192 it would be hot.. to my understanding aluminum dissipates heat better then copper so i would think they do a better job at throwing off the heat but ive also heard its a matter of opinion.. but imo if your having a hard time finding a copper id just throw in aluminum..

[ January 23, 2012, 10:43 PM: Message edited by: 88FOX ]
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
I went from copper to aluminum. Performance is the same. I wouldn't worry about getting a copper one.
 




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