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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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Radiator Options

I have a 88 4x4 F250 with a 5.0 5 speed. It seems to run a little warmer than I like compared to my 89 F350. The radiator is like a One Core, very thin. Can I install one from a 5.8 or 7.5 if they are bigger? Would it be a bolt in application?

If not what are my options,...?

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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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I cannot see why the 5.8 one will not bolt in. As for the 7.5 one that is a differnt story. I bought an all aluminum one from summit for my lightning and it runs on the "R" now instead of the "A" on the NORMAL reading
 
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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Thanks Brad,...I recognize that avatar,...OB,..? Looks like you have been here a while.

I'll look into a bigger rad, We just put in a 30 over 5.0 with a towing RV cam, headers and K&N intake, so I don't want overheating to be a problem.. It will mostly get used for plowing.

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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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If you need any rad measurements on 94 351 rad i have my old one. I also have 2 460 rad for measurements too
 
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