Help in choice for rad
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 5,037
Likes: 9
From: Kasson, Minnesota
Not necessarily. The tubes in the aluminum are wider than copper so the theory is that aluminum dissipates heat faster, plus I think the wider tubes in the aluminum ones create a difference that a 2 row aluminum is as good as a 3 row copper and so forth so there is quite a bit of money saving that could be there. Bang for buck is where the aluminum radiators (depending on brand) can be better than copper which is expensive. The huge 4 row copper radiators are about the best you can get for these trucks, but are over $450 I believe. A cheaper 3 row aluminum can be had for under $300. You are going to hear the argument for both types and which is better.
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,067
Likes: 13
From: Kincardine, ON
I decided on a replacement rad; first though I want to thank everyone for contributing your thoughts and suggestions as it really was appreciated. I'm going to order the Super Cooler rad from JBG (#20604), I still like cooper rads and that one should do the job.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 5,037
Likes: 9
From: Kasson, Minnesota
I don't think you'll have a problem with that radiator. I'm also assuming you have a front flange mount core support as there were some rear flange mount in 77. At least a 77 parts truck had a rear flange mount core support that I used and it sucks because most aftermarket radiators are front flange mount.
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,067
Likes: 13
From: Kincardine, ON
I don't think you'll have a problem with that radiator. I'm also assuming you have a front flange mount core support as there were some rear flange mount in 77. At least a 77 parts truck had a rear flange mount core support that I used and it sucks because most aftermarket radiators are front flange mount.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 5,037
Likes: 9
From: Kasson, Minnesota
Good.......because when I first ordered a radiator for mine, I went to install it and had the wrong one. But, I made it work anyway.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,955
Likes: 50
From: Mesa
Now I am worried about which "flange" type I have. My current rad has a flange kinda in the middle. I can see two flanges with holes on the outter edges, fan shroud is mounted on one of them. Then between the 2 there is the bracket that mounts the rad to the header. Which flange type is this? see red arrow...
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 5,037
Likes: 9
From: Kasson, Minnesota
That core support is made for a rear flange mount radiator. This is what a core support looks like for a front flange mount. It doesn't have the side mount supports so the radiator mounts to the front of the support.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
i-w
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
7
Jun 15, 2019 08:47 AM
1976 Highboy Ranger
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Sep 28, 2014 08:01 PM
Blown 331
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
13
Mar 25, 2012 09:14 PM
DuckRyder
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Oct 18, 2003 03:45 AM