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So the old original radiator finally broke.No problem ordered mishimoto replacement .Wait a week for delivery UPS ground.arrives smashed .leaving on vacation.Go to napa get their (spectra)replacement.Installed, but core is only 1 7/16 thick.The mishimoto core 2 1/4 thick.Question how much difference will the missing 3/4 " of core make a differance.I tow a 5th wheel (11,000#) plus 3000# boat behind.should I just bite the bullet and when I return from vacation install the mishimoto (replacement one) or just return it and keep the napa one.I guess I could sell the spectra one on craigslist and recoup some money.Your thoughts.thanks.
A while ago, the dealer offered me a motorcraft radiator with a smaller depth size as well. I turned it down without buying it but they did mention no other radiator was available on their system.
I could not find any data on this smaller sized radiator. Did they redesign this radiator for equivalent thermal dissipation compared to my original or is this some light duty reduced performance version?
I'd like to find out. 2001 date stamped radiator is still in my truck. If you stick to the spectra unit, please share some temp comparisons.
I had a tire shop lift my truck by the radiator support, smashed the radiator they tried replacing it with a thin radiator. However the fan shroud would not fit tight up against it. Air will always follow the path of least resistance I made him put in the right radiator and in this case it was a brand new Ford OEM. Huge difference in cooling temps.
I had a tire shop lift my truck by the radiator support, smashed the radiator they tried replacing it with a thin radiator. However the fan shroud would not fit tight up against it. Air will always follow the path of least resistance I made him put in the right radiator and in this case it was a brand new Ford OEM. Huge difference in cooling temps.
Originally Posted by z31freakify
Thin ones only came on the 5.4 trucks (single core)
Anyone have a ford part # for the thicker (2 - 3/16") radiator?
