1990 F150 / I6-300 / 4x4 / Manual T / No AC

My radiator is leaking so it's time to replace it. Should I go with a one or two core? Any recommendations on brand and where to purchase it? Also, is there anything unusual about doing the install?

Thanks!
Nabor J

 

Really any single core radiator will make the 300 happy. I got a good aluminum single from the JY and have had it in for over a year now.

 

I see yours is a MT and no AC:
I agree with Andrew315 That a single row will be fine for the I6 - from the factory my 91 5.8 had a single row - when I replaced it up did upgrade it to a double row - and had to do a bit of trimming and fitting on the fan shroud to get it to fit OK.

Check out: http://www.rockauto.com

For an additional 5% discount - type: 1810456615539200
In the "How Did You Hear About Us?" box - it is good til 12/29/13!

Or search the following on Ebay:
Vista Pro 432184
Spectra CU1452

Depending on where you live one might be cheaper than the other - I bought a vista pro for my 91 off ebay....
Either way you should be able to get a new one delivered to your door for less than $100.00 -
They should all have the Automatic transmission cooler in the driver's side tank that you won't need - I had a friend up in Illinois that also had a STD Trans and he ran hoses for his windshield washer fluid through the trans cooler to heat it - did a hell of a job peeling ice / bugs off the windshield!

ToddsSS

 

 

;-)

 

The shroud is different for the thicker radiator. I went to the junkyard for everything.

 

I'm guessing an install on a Vista Pro or Spectra radiator is pretty straightforward, just a few bolts and hoses?

 

Yes it is. Shouldn't be more than an hour for everything.

 

I replaced mine with a spectra from rock.. came with all the rubber bushing mounts which was nice to have.