need a new radiator
04-21-2014, 07:42 PM
#1
need a new radiator
Hey guys and girls, I cracked my radiator on my 06 5.4 super charged XLT and need a new one. I found a cheap replacement on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/REPLACEMENT-...7c2b31&vxp=mtr
but then thought i would look around at 3 row all aluminum tanks. I could not find a 3 row all alum. one in my price range (sure there was the custom made $600 range but not in my range) so i looked at other ford models and found one for a mustang: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181202885864...84.m1423.l2649
it is pretty much the same size but thicker and with three row cooling! I know i will have to fit it and move some brackets and that is okay with me.
My question is will this work with my truck? I do some pretty aggressive off roading and need to keep it cool living in the desert and all.
any other suggestions are welcome also and thanks.
but then thought i would look around at 3 row all aluminum tanks. I could not find a 3 row all alum. one in my price range (sure there was the custom made $600 range but not in my range) so i looked at other ford models and found one for a mustang: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181202885864...84.m1423.l2649
it is pretty much the same size but thicker and with three row cooling! I know i will have to fit it and move some brackets and that is okay with me.
My question is will this work with my truck? I do some pretty aggressive off roading and need to keep it cool living in the desert and all.
any other suggestions are welcome also and thanks.
04-24-2014, 08:10 PM
#3
Senior Member
Check Summit racing for a full aluminum replacement. Cheap radiators are cheap because the gauge of metal, used to build them, is thinner. I understand budget always drives a project in the short run, I've been there. The unit you're looking at should give you a few seasons in an off road application.