which heater core...
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Darin
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Re: which heater core...
The aluminum one looks more like the stock one, if I remember correctly. I'm talking with the length of the piping that comes out of the thing.
After that, I don't think it would matter between the two... possibly the copper core has shorter leads on it because the AC box is so much larger with the a/c evaporator on it? I'm not sure.
The aluminum one looks more like the stock one, if I remember correctly. I'm talking with the length of the piping that comes out of the thing.
After that, I don't think it would matter between the two... possibly the copper core has shorter leads on it because the AC box is so much larger with the a/c evaporator on it? I'm not sure.
fivetodrive
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Re: which heater core...
Most people use the one on the right, I dont agree. You should use the one with the shorter pipes and replace your rubber hoses with longer ones. I feel that the heare cores fail because of the longer pipes. Kinda like the whole physics thing and a longer lever, breaker bar, pipe on the end of a wrench ect...
Most people use the one on the right, I dont agree. You should use the one with the shorter pipes and replace your rubber hoses with longer ones. I feel that the heare cores fail because of the longer pipes. Kinda like the whole physics thing and a longer lever, breaker bar, pipe on the end of a wrench ect...
Typhoon#747
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Re: which heater core...
What's the make and part number on the copper one?
What's the make and part number on the copper one?
Sportmachines
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Re: which heater core...
Use the copper/coated one!!!!
AC or non AC the parts stores list them as interchangeable. The "copper" ones are def better quality, the tubes being shorter helps minimize cracks and breakage as already mentioned, and is easier to install and it will fit like factory. The retaining straps and clips will fit perfect. The aluminized ones don't fit like OEM are a pain to get just right and close everything up as it was originally. We actually have 20 of copper ones in stock to ensure we don't have to fight the aluminized ones. And we have seen no difference in the performance in the heating or cooling system using either one. HTH
Use the copper/coated one!!!!
AC or non AC the parts stores list them as interchangeable. The "copper" ones are def better quality, the tubes being shorter helps minimize cracks and breakage as already mentioned, and is easier to install and it will fit like factory. The retaining straps and clips will fit perfect. The aluminized ones don't fit like OEM are a pain to get just right and close everything up as it was originally. We actually have 20 of copper ones in stock to ensure we don't have to fight the aluminized ones. And we have seen no difference in the performance in the heating or cooling system using either one. HTH