A good radiator
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Laughing Gas
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A good radiator
The 29 year old radiator on my F250 has started leaking, time for a replacement. Does anyone make a traditional copper/brass unit? Failing that, what's a good source for an aluminum one? For reference, this is a 96 F250 460 5 speed.
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If you want a GOOD all aluminum radiator you have to spend big bucks. The $4-500 ones aren't that good of quality. You are better off getting an oem replacement. The factory radiators do not have a problem cooling these trucks even towing max weight up mountains in the heat. If everything is functioning properly you won't have any cooling issues.
Mountain Pass
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I bought a Mishimoto a few years ago for my 03. I can't remember what I paid for it, but it was expensive. And I ordered it on Amazon. Bad idea. The seller was not Mishimoto but a retailer, who repackaged it in cardboard then sent it UPS. It arrived with bent fins and some other minor damage. I should have sent it back, but was in a panic to get back on the road. If you go that route, go genuine through their website. I do like the quality and aluminum tanks. It doesn't cool any better or worse than stock though in my application.
Tuned
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Spectra from Rock Auto. Inexpensive and pleasantly surprised to see it stamped as being made in Canada. If you do want alloy Rock Auto does sell one and I believe it is a re-branded Champion. Champion radiator is Chinese, but I haven't had any issues with the ones I run on my hotter project vehicles.
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