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Help with 96 auto Gt radiator replacement

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How can I tell if I still have the 96 gt radiator?

I know that ford was supposed to replace them cause they suck...is there anyway to tell if I have the updated 97 style?

Its impossible to find a mishimoto for a 96 auto.
 

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Not sure what you are talking about as far as design but I replaced mine with a regular parts store one and have had no issues.
 

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I think if you run an external cooler you can buy a manual style radiator.
 

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justinschmidt1 said:
How can I tell if I still have the 96 gt radiator?

I know that ford was supposed to replace them cause they suck...is there anyway to tell if I have the updated 97 style?

Its impossible to find a mishimoto for a 96 auto.
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First your fan will be alot smaller than the ones on the 97-04 cars. Second your top radiator support bracket on the drivers side will be taller than the 97-04's & the passenger's side top bracket is located in a different place than the 96. You can tell by just looking at a 97-04 radiator & fan. The 94-96 are the same.
 
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CobraRed_96_GT said:
I think if you run an external cooler you can buy a manual style radiator.
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This is true...but will this be able to cool my built trans with a 3500 stall?

The external cooler is a plate style but its not very big and its not getting huge amounts of air.
 
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Big Show 96 said:
First your fan will be alot smaller than the ones on the 97-04 cars. Second your top radiator support bracket on the drivers side will be taller than the 97-04's & the passenger's side top bracket is located in a different place than the 96. You can tell by just looking at a 97-04 radiator & fan. The 94-96 are the same.
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Thanks...Ill check it out some more but it looks like its still the 96 model.
 

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justinschmidt1 said:
This is true...but will this be able to cool my built trans with a 3500 stall?

The external cooler is a plate style but its not very big and its not getting huge amounts of air.
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I have a built trans with a 3200 stall and it's the only cooler im using. I also have a trans temperature gauge. I can fill you in on exactly how it'll be. Mine receives a good amount of air though. It's in front of the condensor sandwiched between the power steering lines. Right in front of the front air opening in the bumper.
 
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CobraRed_96_GT said:
I have a built trans with a 3200 stall and it's the only cooler im using. I also have a trans temperature gauge. I can fill you in on exactly how it'll be. Mine receives a good amount of air though. It's in front of the condensor sandwiched between the power steering lines. Right in front of the front air opening in the bumper.
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I have an intercooler there....my cooler is above that hole in the bumper ...its sitting inside the bumper actually.
 
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