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Old 05-29-2012, 02:24 PM
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Not for a 460

This one is a 3 Row which would be more along the lines of what u need. I prefer the 4 Row but do cost alot of money
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Old 05-29-2012, 02:43 PM
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The plastic is only the downfall of that radiator to me
 
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Originally Posted by ManfredVonRichtofen
The plastic is only the downfall of that radiator to me
I hear ya on that.. was just grabbing a fast example. Look for a 3 Row and you'll want a fan shroud too
 
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Look at OEM specs and I'd go for one like it
 
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What's wrong with a 2 row?
 
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Originally Posted by ManfredVonRichtofen
What's wrong with a 2 row?
The more Rows the radiator gots the more heat its gonna suck from underneath the hood... Im sure a 2 Row would work but if you have to spend money on a radiator, minus well get one that will cool down that 460 decently
But that is just what I would do...
 
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I bought one of those direct fit plastic ones from summit for a quick fix until I buy the more expensive all aluminum one. And its holding up good a couple years later.
 
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I bought this 3 row for about $150 off of ebay from Champion. It is a perfect fit and seems well made.



 
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I have the same one as MaulMaul. South Ga heat no fan shroud idling at a stop light after running hard, temp crept to 210 and shot down to 190 in a second.... no problems. been 2.5 years or so.
 
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I am looking to get a new one also. I need to get a rear flange mount so i am limited to an oem one. I cant find aluminum ones with rear flange mount. LMC does have a 3 row rear mount so i think i will go that route.
 
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Old 05-30-2012, 02:38 AM
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I bought a new one from O'Reillys for a '76 F-100 with a 360 for around $200, all metal and bolted right in.
 
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