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nvrdone · 03-22-2023, 08:49 PM

OK, so I had some free time and I called Champion radiator. Talked with them about the Champion ec5100 2row vs the American Eagle 2 row that they make. The difference is the champion has 3/4" tubes vs the A/E having 1" tubes. Both are comparable price. The A/E was recommended due to the fact that I may add A/C next year and that it gets fairly hot around here in the summer. They told me that the A/E cools better due to the larger tubes.
The only thing I dont like is the shape of the top tank.
Any one used an A/E or have any thoughts?
Thanks

03-22-2023, 08:49 PM	#19
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,427	Re: radiator needed OK, so I had some free time and I called Champion radiator. Talked with them about the Champion ec5100 2row vs the American Eagle 2 row that they make. The difference is the champion has 3/4" tubes vs the A/E having 1" tubes. Both are comparable price. The A/E was recommended due to the fact that I may add A/C next year and that it gets fairly hot around here in the summer. They told me that the A/E cools better due to the larger tubes. The only thing I dont like is the shape of the top tank. Any one used an A/E or have any thoughts? Thanks __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!