Radiator brands?
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Radiator brands?
Need to replace the radiator on my 1993 Ranger, V6 3.0L, 5spd, no AC.
See quite a few online places that sell them for cheap. I've seen SPI and Proliance. I understand Proliance is what Modine is now called so can I assume that Proliance brand is better than SPI?
Is there a brand to stay away from?
Lastly - I've had to replace crossflow radiators waaay more often the downflow. Anyone else notice a higher incidence of clogging in the crossflow type?
See quite a few online places that sell them for cheap. I've seen SPI and Proliance. I understand Proliance is what Modine is now called so can I assume that Proliance brand is better than SPI?
Is there a brand to stay away from?
Lastly - I've had to replace crossflow radiators waaay more often the downflow. Anyone else notice a higher incidence of clogging in the crossflow type?
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OEM = Modine and this is an appropriate replacement, assuming you like the best odds of reliable and longevity. Unless you plan on selling soon, avoid brands manufactured in places like zing fong, wing wong, long dong, and CHINA. As for problems with crossflow, I've never really had significant problems but then again, I practice good cooling system hygiene.
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Check NAPA. Many times their price for a reliable brand name is only a little more expensive than the 'no-name' brands sold by some other outfits.
tom
no, I don't own stock, just happened to find that their re-man rack & pinion was LESS than one from their 'discount' competition. Shop around a little.
tom
no, I don't own stock, just happened to find that their re-man rack & pinion was LESS than one from their 'discount' competition. Shop around a little.
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I only buy modine. They have a lifetime warranty. If you buy it from a local vendor and it starts to leak you just pull it out and bring to them and they will give you a new one. You would want to make sure they have it in stock before you pulled it out but that just common sense.
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Thanks to all for your replies.
The online place I'm planning on buying from says theirs is made by Visteon (which is OEM for FORD).
Looks like the name Modine doesn't exist anymore for aftermarket parts. Transpro and Modine exchanged part of their businesses and formed Proliance.
The online place I'm planning on buying from says theirs is made by Visteon (which is OEM for FORD).
Looks like the name Modine doesn't exist anymore for aftermarket parts. Transpro and Modine exchanged part of their businesses and formed Proliance.
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That sucks. Visteon is good though, if you look at your windows bottom corner Visteon is that company that makes them. I usually dont like to buy the factory stuff like that, i always buy the better aftermarket one for the same price if nopt cheaper that is usually more high performance or longer lasting.
Last edited by Ken00; Oct 31, 2005 at 07:56 PM.
