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is 2.3 radiator same as 5.0?

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  • Start date Start date Dec 26, 2005
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87lc2

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im in desperate need of a radiator for my 91 5.0, and i know theres a ton of 2.3 cars in the local yard.....is it the same radiator? if so, is the fan the same as well
 

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87-90 2.3's without A/C get a 1-core. With A/C get the same 5.0 radiator. At some point around 1991 they all got ythe 5.0 radiaror
 

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if your desprite does it matter? lol
 
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thanks a lot guys, you just saved me a lot of money and headaches in trying to get one shipped here in time.
 

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pulled a brand new radiator out of a j/y 2.3 to replace mine. 40 bucks w/o warranty, but beats 140 for a parts store one.

pick-a-part is teh win
 
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