Which aluminum radiator?

[nos707]

Im looking to replace my stock rad in my 93 5.0 GT.

Anyone know which makes are better than others, or are they basically all the same?

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[Sicarius428]

If you are looking for a bang for the buck option. I highly recommend the griffin universal 31x19. I am really pleased with mine. I have also heard that the Summit/Jegs aluminiums are also really good for the price. Of course there is the Fluidine and BeCool if you have the cash to spend.
Kevin

 

[BOWTIEKILLR]

summit makes a 30x19 thats $179. its on my list

 

[nos707]

Is there a big difference between the summit, and the Fluidine and BeCool rad??

 

[Sicarius428]

For your typical street car... Not enough to justify the cost or notice.
Kevin

 

[Daggar]

Shopping thread.

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[Nopantz]

I have a fluidyne and have had no problems...stays nice and cool in the August heat

 

[Ozz]

I have a Fluidyne and it's great. I had to replace one once though, my tranny line cooler fitting came unsealed and I had a tough time fixing it. So I just got another and sold it to someone who was going to block those off and use it on his 5-speed anyway

Other than that, no problems w/the actual radiator itself and it cools like a champ on my blown application.

 

[Aliate X]

get the ford racing 2 core, its realitivly cheap and does the job very well. I have it, and love it.

 

[fastranger347]

all aluminum radiators will have basically the same thermal properties for street use so get the most affordable one (griffin universal)

 

[Kabuki_notch]

running a Jegs brand aluminum the car runs very cool I love it

 

[gcwh02]

you can get ron davis aluminums for $209 in my 5.0 mag

 

[nos707]

Thanks everyone!

Yeah, its just for steet use, and some weekend track action!!

Do they all come with the trans cooler? I dont need that with a 5 -speed do I?

Also, does everyone use the stock expansion tank, on the new ally rad?

I like the flat top style, not the stock type!!

Anyone got any pics of their rad??

 

[310stanger]

I have a Ron Davis aluminum 3 core I got from Downs Ford Motorsports and the quality is incredible. The car runs really cool.