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TBatt · 02-09-2016, 10:14 AM

Yes, a larger reservoir tank will help but that only increases the thermal mass of the coolant. It still needs to be cooled or you get into the heat soak problem again.

Copper has very good thermal conductivity and has been used in cooling systems for many years. It seals well (solder connections) and is malleable so it will flex under vibration. This heat exchanger will not run under high pressure like the cooling system of a car so it should not be prone to leaks.

If you have ever looked at the back of an old refrigerator you will see a flat condenser cooling coil made up of copper tubing. That configuration is what I'm thinking will work with larger diameter tubing.

02-09-2016, 10:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
TBatt Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 832 Drives: 2019 GT-R Rep Power: 20168	Yes, a larger reservoir tank will help but that only increases the thermal mass of the coolant. It still needs to be cooled or you get into the heat soak problem again. Copper has very good thermal conductivity and has been used in cooling systems for many years. It seals well (solder connections) and is malleable so it will flex under vibration. This heat exchanger will not run under high pressure like the cooling system of a car so it should not be prone to leaks. If you have ever looked at the back of an old refrigerator you will see a flat condenser cooling coil made up of copper tubing. That configuration is what I'm thinking will work with larger diameter tubing. __________________ RJM pedal, Hotchkis Sway Bars, FI TDX, FOG Light, Z1 Slotted Drilled rotors, Stillen SC, Quaife ATB, Z1 Oil cooler, AEM Gauge Set, Galeforce gauge mount, Avant Garde M590 Hypersilver w/RE-11, TopgunZ A2A kit., ECUtek tuned by Seb: ROLL TIDE!