radiator

[Jakesjeepmj1988]

does anyone know were i can get an all aluminum radiator to fit my 4.0L

[Eagle]

Not off-hand, but why aluminum? Weight really isn't an issue for an MJ, and copper cools better than aluminum.

[Lee21490]

Not off-hand, but why aluminum? Weight really isn't an issue for an MJ, and copper cools better than aluminum.

Probably because they're shiny :rotf:

[Jeep Driver]

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[HKB3]

and copper cools better than aluminum.

Yes and no, aluminum radiators are constructed differently then copper/brass and usually have more surface area for better cooling.

If both were the same I would agree with copper/brass being more efficient. A 2 row aluminum is usually more efficient then 4 row copper/brass with the same dimensions.

 

clear as mud?

[Jakesjeepmj1988]

Thanks guys for the link my radiator has never been changes so i figured it was time to look into a new one and didnt know my options

[Exgrayxj]

Got mine on ebay, two row, cools my 350 Chevy powered XJ better than the 3 row copper one was in it, runs about 10 degrees cooler, and the copper one was only replaced because the tank split, not because of overheating.

Using two electric fans, with the a/c running, it will idle seemingly forever at 180-185.

Thought about a 3 row, but consensus here was that it wasn't needed.

 

I "think" it was around $185?

 

So far so good, been about a year.