Posted by Damon on February 09, 1999 at 07:22:14:
In Reply to: Yep, Heats up quicker. Cools off quicker, too. posted by WAlter on February 09, 1999 at 06:39:42:
The point is that a heavier contour will increase mass and surface area, both of which
are good for cooling. And without the potential pitfalls of improperly done fluting.
Fluting increases surface area and decreases mass - counter productive.
Mass is good. Would you rather have slowly changing lower temperatures or
quick hot spikes?
Anyhow, this is all acedemic, as the differences are small...
As for car radiators, it's a little different, don't you think?