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TR2/3/3A Experience with Brass/Copper Radiators from Moss and The Roadster Factory

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Does anyone have any experience with the original style Brass/Copper radiators (Long-Neck with Crank hole) from Moss (Classic Gold #849-990) and The Roadster Factory (#400412)? I'd appreciate any comments. Thanks.
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Go to Wizard Cooling and their aluminum radiator it’s cheaper and does a fantastic job at cooling. I did this along with the Massy fan a couple years ago.
 
Unless you have some need for the radiator to look original, I would also go with a Wizard radiator. These days virtually (if not literally) all radiators are aluminum and virtually (if not literally) all coolants are compatible. There's just no practical reason to use the original ones. And, of course, the price of copper these days makes them very expensive.
 
While I know aluminum is technically more efficient and cheaper, there's something about opening the bonnet of a British classic and seeing a proper brass/copper radiator. If you're going for a factory-original look, the Moss 'Classic Gold' bits are usually a safe bet, though your wallet will definitely feel the 'copper tax' these days. For a weekend cruiser, keeping it original just feels right.
 
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