Radiator replacement

[dr. d]

We used to do that in all our Taxis (after the radiator was replaced by a "replacement")

Using a Non-factory spec radiator (normally made of copper) has only 2 pros, it's easier to repair AND during those hot summer days, spraying the radiator with water can help the A/C.

But based on experience with replacement radiators.

It's bigger - but the rows are actually smaller
It gets hotter, higher chances of the hood fading quicker

I would also recommend to remove the thermostat as I'm not sure how will local radiators hold up.

Only issues I noticed with removing the thermostat is that (1) it will take longer for the car to warm up, if you're driving short distances, it can be really annoying.

(2) when driving at high speeds out of town, the engine temp will be lower than usual, hence again not reaching the optimum temp of the engine.

the aluminum-versus-copper-radiators arguments are in the innernet.
na-hilo ako.

having experienced "financial diversity" in life, i appreciate the copper-being-repair-able part. aluminum radiators can be repaired, but it takes special training and special materiel.
someone advised me, "when the radiator starts leaking, replace it. even if you are able to repair that leak, others will follow soon."

so, what was the reason daw, that made removing the thermostat a good move?