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Originally posted by schoolie
Sorry, I still think that the theory that states lower flows through the radiator produce more cooling is plain wrong. Higher flows through the rad will *always* produce more cooling because the the average coolant temp will always by higher.
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Let's see if I get you right...
"Higher flow through the rad will always produce more cooling because the average coolant temp will always be higher."
What if the flow is so high, that the temp at the outlet of the rad is not much different than when the coolant went in?
In theory, you are partially right, in that the intake temp needs to be high, because rads can only cool something that's hot. But if the outlet temp is just as high, what's the point?
What if the flow was so low, that the coolant temp would go very high, enter the rad, have plenty of time to cool down, and exit at a temp slightly above ambiant?