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Jul 25, 2010 | 03:20 PM

CJM8515

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3 core radiator replacement

Looking for a 3 core OE fit radiator for a 94 HD F250 5.8L, I cant seem to find any online.

I did find a 460 radiator 3 core for a 460, will that fit my truck?

I also found some 4 core rads, but perhaps that would cool it to much?

Jul 25, 2010 | 04:35 PM

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Anyone? I need to figure something out cause my other car just blew a valve cover gasket and I need the rad in and done and I need a more cooling due to long periods of idling this truck is gonna deal with.

I found a 4 row super cooler one that says it will fit (several sites had the same one for varying prices), but like I said is it gonna cool it to much? IE will I not have heat with this sucker?

Jul 25, 2010 | 04:46 PM

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it wont cool it to much the thermostat will keep it regulated

Jul 25, 2010 | 05:56 PM

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Cool, Im gonna order it tonight or tomorrow.

My toyota truck just decided to blow a plug out after 203k. Im not happy and the F250 isnt really road worthy yet.

ugh..

Jul 25, 2010 | 09:03 PM

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All F150s with gas V8s of this vintage use the same radiator from the factory: either one row or two row versions . The 5.0, 5.8. and 7.5 radiators are all interchangeable-if the transmissions are the same. The automatics need the built-in tranny cooler. But most replacement radiators have the automatic tranny cooler.

Jul 26, 2010 | 06:10 PM

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Im having a problem findingmuch else besides an aluminum 2 row.

I know these trucks tend to run hot, but will a 2 row aluminum with plastic tanks cool enough?

Jul 26, 2010 | 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CJM8515

Im having a problem findingmuch else besides an aluminum 2 row.

I know these trucks tend to run hot, but will a 2 row aluminum with plastic tanks cool enough?

All I can say mine has been doing fine for 17 years.....

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Jul 26, 2010 | 06:29 PM

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All I can say mine has been doing fine for 17 years.....

Im pretty sure Im going with AL/2 row. Gonna give a friend of a friend a call at a rad shop tomorrow. I dont want a 4 row, it wont cool to well b/c air doesnt get to all 4 rows (found out the hard way long ago) but if he says he has a 3 row I might bite. Really just want to pick his brain if anything.

Probably will wind up with the 2 row. Anyone got anything bad to say about radiatorbarn while were at it, 130 shipped is a good price imho