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Old May 21, 2014 | 05:52 PM
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What Radiator?

I took my three row radiator down to get re-built because it was leaking and of course it is not worth repairing. The unit the truck had had a transmission cooler as well. The truck had a 360 with a C6, but it is going to have a mild built 466 with a C6 placed in it. So, my question to you is what radiator should I go with?
 
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All aluminum from eBay...

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What are the advantages to an aluminum unit? I know a disadvantage is the fact you cant have them rebuilt and if you can its costly. And who on EBAY is making them?
 
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Originally Posted by Highboy74
What are the advantages to an aluminum unit? I know a disadvantage is the fact you cant have them rebuilt and if you can its costly. And who on EBAY is making them?
Your existing radiator couldn't be rebuilt

Do this search:

ford truck 73 79 aluminum radiator

And look at feedback etc to pick one. Prices aren't too bad.

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True that!!!

Thx for the info.
 
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Ill be running a champion in front of a 460
 
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I'd do appropriate sized aluminum radiator, a matching electric fan, and a stand alone trans cooler.

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I ordered a 3 row Aluminum Champion Radiator for just over $200 on Ebay. Thanks for the good info guys!!!
 
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