Question about which radiator for my E350
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Question about which radiator for my E350
I have been researching replacement parts for my 97 E350 V10 engine swap. One of the parts I feel should be replaced at 143,000 with the new long block is the radiator. Searching for a new radiator in like looking in a "black hole" for me.
I replaced the radiator in my 2001 TJ at 84,000 with one I bought cheap on the internet in 2012, I now have 103,000 and it has been working great. The E350 radiator is a much bigger job than the TJ so I want to get a quality replacement cooler.
The local NAPA and most parts stores sell the Spectra Brand CU1995 . I have also been looking at the Performance brand radiator 1995 all aluminum radiator. Both cost around $200 MSRP. What brands have you had good luck with?
I replaced the radiator in my 2001 TJ at 84,000 with one I bought cheap on the internet in 2012, I now have 103,000 and it has been working great. The E350 radiator is a much bigger job than the TJ so I want to get a quality replacement cooler.
The local NAPA and most parts stores sell the Spectra Brand CU1995 . I have also been looking at the Performance brand radiator 1995 all aluminum radiator. Both cost around $200 MSRP. What brands have you had good luck with?
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I have a 97 with a 5.4.
It uses the same radiator as yours.
I bought a Spectra from Rock Auto for it about 5 years and 30000 miles ago.
It works fine. Bolted right in. Keeps the van cool.
Not a lot of miles but I'd buy another one. They're only $150 shipped.
What surprised me was the cooling capacity - nearly 8 gallons. I had to make a 2nd run to the store for coolant.
It uses the same radiator as yours.
I bought a Spectra from Rock Auto for it about 5 years and 30000 miles ago.
It works fine. Bolted right in. Keeps the van cool.
Not a lot of miles but I'd buy another one. They're only $150 shipped.
What surprised me was the cooling capacity - nearly 8 gallons. I had to make a 2nd run to the store for coolant.
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