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Old 08-25-2018, 08:40 AM
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Radiators - Which one to buy?

The radiator in my van needs replacement. This site has three different ones with quite a price spread. Which one is like the OEM one in it?

https://www.radiatorexpress.com/part-lookup/radiator/ford/1995/e-150%20econoline/base/50l-v8
 
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Old 08-26-2018, 05:43 PM
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I'm not sure which one is most like the OEM, but I'm sure that the all aluminum ones are NOT. Not that that's automatically a bad thing, but the OEM variety already provides plenty of cooling, so there's no need to spend extra bucks on an all aluminum radiator. If you're racing, maybe....

A lot of folks have had good success with the Spectra brand. It's sold at Autozone with a lifetime warranty. Good price.
 
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Old 08-26-2018, 07:10 PM
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There’s at least one recent thread on here about radiator brands. Find that and read. Lots of conversation.
Wirelessengineer mentioned Spectra which I think he’s right about. I think it’s the one I bought for my 05 e250 4.6.
Anyway you should see the other thread for more info.
 
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Just don't buy through CarID.

Aluminum radiators are good but can be susceptible to galvanic corrosion - install a sacrificial annode.

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Old 08-26-2018, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Maillemaker
Just don't buy through CarID.
Why is that? Have you had a bad experience you'd like to share? I've never bought from them because I don't like their website and there are plenty of other options, but I'm always interested in collecting input about possible vendors.
 
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