AlMn alloys are often used for the production of automotive heat exchanger ns. During brazing at about 600• C, recrystallization and grain coarsening resulting in the reduction of the strength and possible buckling of the n can occur. In order to obtain a good recrystallization resistance, the alloy should contain a dense and homogeneous distribution of second phase particles. The eect of Si and Fe addition on the recrystallization response of AlMnZr alloys direct-chill cast in the laboratory conditions and twin-roll cast in the industrial conditions was examined. Microstructure of the alloys was characterized during downstream processing. The particles were analyzed by light metallography, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and by means of electron backscattering diraction. Computer assisted quantitative particle analysis was carried out on eld emission gunscanning electron microscope micrographs. Vickers hardness and electrical conductivity were measured at thicker sheets, while at the nal gauge of 65 µm the 0.2% proof stress was evaluated. The best recrystallization resistance had twin-roll cast alloy containing 0.5 wt% Si and 0.2 wt% Fe.