I am not an engineer, nor do I play one on TV.  I was only putting out specs
that I took the time to measure in order to give people an idea of the
difference between the two radiators.  I might imagine that two tubes are
better than one.  You might be a NASA engineer that spent the last twenty
years discovering how one tube design is better.  Please post your data to
the list!

All I am trying to do is give folks more info and then let them make their
own decisions.  If you want an aluminum radiator, the price is the same.  I
am not trying to rip anyone off or push something on them that they don't
want.

As far as the grinding off of the VW emblem, I was just posting my
experience.  If you have an experience that is different please post it.  In
any case these radiators come in an AKG box with an AKG sticker on them that
says, "Made in Germany".  The quality level looks just as good if not better
than the VW ones that I have been getting that are made in South Africa.
That is what I know.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
http://www.vanagain.com
Phone: (856)-327-4936
Fax: (856)-327-2242

-----Original Message-----
From: THX0001@aol.com [mailto:THX0001@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 11:49 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM; kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET
Subject: Re: More Info on Copper Core German Radiators

In a message dated 10/1/02 11:25:10 AM, kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET writes:

<< I have no clue about how to come about the BTU rating of either
radiator.>>

So, why did you say:

". . . the aluminum radiator has 44 rows and therefore 44

tubes.  However the copper radiator has 43 rows but 86 tubes.  I would

imagine the latter would be more efficient."

Or, in this case, is the definition of "imagine": to form a notion of
without
sufficient basis?

<<As far as removing the name, I have only ever seen this done to remove VWs
logo.>>

Ken, you need to get out more.  Specifically, go to any outlet which sells
manufacturer's seconds and you will see brand names obliterated all over the
place.

George