qdeezie

I truly think that the previous owner of my truck put more than likely the cheapest new radiator they could find on it.

Reason why I say this is because it's a V8 with A/C and it has a 1 core radiator and on the hotter summer days, I see the temperature needle creeping a bit higher than what I'm comfortable with seeing.

Also seems to be rather inadequate for the application also from a parts lookup perspective, so that's where my thoughts are coming from. Most parts lookup list the 2 core for the application.

So, during this upcoming winter, I am going to replace my thin 1 core radiator with more than likely a 2 core radiator.

Are there different fan shrouds based on the thickness of the radiator? I would imagine that the thicker the radiator, the more shallow the depth of the fan shroud would be.

I'm thinking I can get away with a 2 core radiator because that's probably what it was factory, but may need a different (and possibly hard to find) shroud for a 3 core radiator.

Is there such a thing as a 3 core radiator fan shroud? If so, what does it come on? The F250s?

Any thoughts or experiences on this?

Just call me Sean

iTrader: (1)

I just did my 4.9. Usually the shroud is the same, but not for my 4.9.







I think the V8s would be more likely to use the same shroud for either, but you better check.

qdeezie

How many rows did you upgrade to? It looks like a 2 row from what I see on your pic. How is it working out for you?

Just call me Sean

iTrader: (1)

I had a two, now it's a four. So far so good.

ma94xlt

Replace it with HD cooling rad for F250 at parts store. When mine went out thats, one I got and it was 2x size the stock one and was aluminum.

rikard

Get some tires too.

Just call me Sean

iTrader: (1)

Lol, that was the spare. It only survived the test drive and has been replaced. Four more to go.

unit505

My 94 5.0 has a 1 row and ac. It runs about 10-15 degrees hotter than my 4.9, but it runs the same temp loaded or not. Once I get around to installing the 185 t-stat that I bought 6 months ago, it should be good to go.