Engine Radiator Recommendations And A Question

fivespeedsteed · Oct 28, 2013

So my radiator is slowly leaking and its clogged up once on me. I know some people have used the cheap 3 row ebay ones but wasn't sure if anyone knew which one they bought. I don't see any reviews. If none of them are trust worthy then ill get a mishimoto.

If I do a mishimoto or any old aluminum 3 core radiator I can use the stock clutch fan and shroud right? I'm trying to think but the clips that hold the shroud at the bottom are on the rad support not the radiator itself right?

While we're on the subject what kind of e fan so do you guys like? I have a 3g alt already. You like the mishimoto dual 12 inch kit and get a wiring harness seprate? I Want it to all be automatic

mikestang63 · Oct 28, 2013

Been asked and aswered about 10000 times. You will get many opinions. In general, you can either get a cheap Chinese made radiator and take your chances or spend more and get an American made radiator that is welded and not epoxied. I've used Griffin, Be cool, and just put a Champion 3 row in my 90. Fit like a glove and under $200

Same thing for the fans. My personal opinion is it is hard to beat a Taurus E fan and the FAL 33054 combo. For under $200 you will have a setup that will keep anything under 500hp cool.

fivespeedsteed · Oct 28, 2013

I know it has been asked over and over im not sure I trust the ebay stuff but some do I didn't know if there was a certain brand of eBay radiator that works well that everyone knew about.

Is mishimoto back to ok quality? They aren't American made right

fivespeedsteed · Oct 28, 2013

I forgot about griffin too I will go check them out

fivespeedsteed · Oct 28, 2013

The griffin radiator 800165 says it needs modification to fit it to the stock shroud what does that entail?

larrym1961 · Oct 28, 2013

I have a Be Cool radiator and a Contour/Cougar dual E fan I bought new off EBay for $47.00. The Contour fan fits my Be Cool radiator like it was made for it and the combo cools great.

Shakerhood · Oct 28, 2013

Cougar/Contour Fan with Flex a Lite Controller on mine.

RangerJoe · Oct 28, 2013

Mishimoto has mixed reviews, mine has been running good for 3 years, no problems. Champion seems to be the best bang for the buck. Contour/ Focus dual fans here. Had the mishimoto fans originally, did not flow enough to keep it cool.

Joe

fivespeedsteed · Oct 29, 2013

Any certain years to look for for the fan setup? Ill go read on it

7991LXnSHO · Oct 29, 2013

Do not get a radiator with plastic end tanks. Even my OEM Ranger radiator blew a tank gasket or crimp. That and the plastic tailgate handle were the only warranty items I remember.

Shakerhood · Oct 30, 2013

fivespeedsteed said:
Any certain years to look for for the fan setup? Ill go read on it

99-02 Cougar Dual Fan V6

7991LXnSHO · Oct 30, 2013

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-for...ex-a-lite-extreme-puller.870267/#post-8746029

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/electric-fan.804667/#post-8104262

larrym1961 said 1995-1998 Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique or 1999-2000 Mercury Cougar.

cleanLX · Nov 1, 2013

Ron Davis, Lincon MkV111 custom schrod and dccontroller.

Bobbydigital · Sep 17, 2017

I'm looking for an OEM replacement for my leaking copper/brass radiator.

I am having difficulties finding a copper/brass replacement.

Which brands of aluminum radiator will bolt right in without modification.

The car is a stock manual 1990 convertible.

Dan02gt · Sep 17, 2017

I bought a Advance Auto replacement in a pinch for my '91 and it dropped right in. It's aluminum with plastic tanks and keeps the car perfectly cool even in 95* heat with the AC running. I think it was $120 or so. Quality is definitely not OEM, but it works.

You could also have your factory one fixed.

General karthief · Sep 17, 2017

Nothing really wrong with the plasic tank/aluminum core replacements, lrs (vendor sponor here) has a discount for stangnet members and have aluminum bolt in replacements that fit well,
Have you looked into getting yours repaired or is it original?

Bobbydigital · Sep 17, 2017

I'm trying to steer away from any plastic parts.

I have not yet looked into repairing my current radiator. If it's less than or approximately the same price as basic replacement aluminum radiator I'll do that.

Any ideas on about how much it is to repair a copper/brass radiator. At the moment it has only minor seepage.

Engine Radiator Recommendations And A Question

fivespeedsteed

mikestang63

fivespeedsteed

fivespeedsteed

fivespeedsteed

larrym1961

Shakerhood

RangerJoe

I leave the horn on while driving

fivespeedsteed

7991LXnSHO

wanna catch the space herp

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7991LXnSHO

wanna catch the space herp

cleanLX

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Dan02gt

mazing how much gas smell came from that tiny hole

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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