Best Radiator for around $200 bucks? Mine Died

MTU 50 · 06-15-2001, 08:27 PM

I have seen new 3-core Brass/Copper radiators on e-bay for $119.99 that are for a 5.0 Mustang. Do these sound good or not. I would like to spend around $200 at the most. They seem alright to me.

I have also seen Aluminum 5.0 radiators new on e-bay for $220. This sounds way too cheap for an aluminum. The description says they are 2-core, but have a depth equal to a 4-core brass/copper. I can't tell if this sounds good or not.

If any of you know where I can get a good radiator with increased cooling capacity for around $200, please let me know. My stock 114,000 mile one is leaking like a faucet.

Thanks

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1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

MTU 50 · 06-15-2001, 08:41 PM

Here is the description for the Aluminum one. It looks so damn nice in the picture and is $209.00 plus $24.95 shipping.

"BEST PRICED ALUMINUM RADIATOR IN THE COUNTRY AND ALOT BETTER QUALITY AS WELL...DIRECT BOLT IN FOR 79-93...requires aftermarket radiator hold down/support...we have the supports on auction as well..ALL ALUMINUM NO EPOXY LIKE GRIFFIN OR OTHERS..ALUMINUM TANKS ARE TIG WELDED...TWO 1 INCH CORES AS WIDE AS A 4 CORE...GUANTEED TO BE COOLER THEN YOUR GRIFFIN OR BRASS RADIATOR...1 YEAR WARRANTY..24.95 s&h..add 5.00 for cod..cod requires a 50.00 deposit......search by seller DYNAMICRACING@AOL.COM to see more parts for a great deal...we are working on getting a better picture so e mail for a better picture if needed"

dinomite · 06-15-2001, 11:22 PM

I don't know about cars specifically, but i do know that for displacing heat into air, copper is better than aluminum a little bit, so if you are looking for increased capacity, go with it. An aluminum wouldn't be bad though, its thermal resistance isn't much higher, but its more durable (copper is very soft).

fiveohpatrol · 06-16-2001, 02:28 AM

go for the pep-boys heavy duty radiator for 5.0's, i've got it in my car and so do a few friends and all of our cars run very cool with them, its a nice piece and only a little over $100, its a 3 row and pretty sure its brass

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88 Notch, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best 1/4--> 13.77@101.35

2FastLX · 06-16-2001, 11:05 AM

Go with Pep Boys. If you go with an aluminum get either a BeCool or Fluidyne. I think a lot of the other aluminum radiators are held together with epoxy vs. BeCool and Fluidyne which are Tig welded.

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MTU 50 · 06-16-2001, 12:33 PM

The description in the ad says it is tig welded and doesn't use epoxy, like some other aluminum radiators.

The pepboys deal does sound pretty good though. I'm borrowing my grandma's van for now until I can decide which radiator to get. Plus I have to wait until Monday or Wednesday to fix it, because those are my only days off.

Thanks for your help, I'm still thinking though.

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1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

06-16-2001, 06:31 PM

I went to the pep-boys in eastpointe and bought the 3-row rad for $106 with tax. Seems to work fine in my car. I have heads, cam, and intake and A/C. I only have a fan problem, I need to get more cfm with the A/C on, it heats up in traffic.

1BAD89 · 06-16-2001, 09:07 PM

I went and got mine at autozone(pretty much like pep-boys). It was $149 for the heavy duty 3 core one. It's worked awesome, no problems at all!

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3:55's,BBK Off-Road H-pipe,BBK jet-hot coated equal length shorty headers,BBK 70mm Throttle Body,BBK adjustable clutch quadrant,C & L 76mm Mass air meter,Cobra R's 17x9 w/ 245's,Trick Flow Intake,Flowmaster Force II exhaust system, Super Duty T5,Centerforce II Clutch,Heavy Duty Radiator,9mm Ford racing plug wires,Accel cap and Rotor

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richie · 06-16-2001, 10:09 PM

I put a PepBoys 3 core radiator in a week ago along with a 180 thermostat and the car runs temp gauge only goes up less than 2 marks.I got it because a lot of people have them on this site.Get one.

Fox Body · 06-16-2001, 10:32 PM

Got the 3 core rad from pepboys and car is doing great-- no problems for ~2 years I've had the car built w/ the 351.

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'79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl
Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to
Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left
thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

MTU 50 · 06-17-2001, 12:09 AM

I think pep boys is the way to go. Thanks.

I'm not too worried about it heating up with A/C, because mine doesn't work and I'll be removing it soon.

Fostang · 06-17-2001, 10:59 AM

Why not do a little of manufacturing and pic up a griffen aluminum radiator from summit for a little less than $200 to your door? I have one and it works way better than a brass one and at the same time looks great.

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67'fastback-Edelbrock carb,intake,cam,valve springs.Rhode lifters, CompCam rocker arms, windage tray,cerama coated headers,dual flows with H-pipe, modded c-4,tci stall converter,perma cool electric fan,aluminum water pump,griffen aluminum radiator,accel 8.8 cable,wide cap distriburator,magnetic pick up,v-matic hurst shifter,edelbrock performer nitrous, carter electric fuel pump,ignitor coil,solid motor mounts,magna racing suspension,poly urathane bushings,under rider traction bars, comp. eng. s

Fostang · 06-17-2001, 11:03 AM

By the way griffen radiators are heli arc welded.

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67'fastback-Edelbrock carb,intake,cam,valve springs.Rhode lifters, CompCam rocker arms, windage tray,cerama coated headers,dual flows with H-pipe, modded c-4,tci stall converter,perma cool electric fan,aluminum water pump,griffen aluminum radiator,accel 8.8 cable,wide cap distriburator,magnetic pick up,v-matic hurst shifter,edelbrock performer nitrous, carter electric fuel pump,ignitor coil,solid motor mounts,magna racing suspension,poly urathane bushings,under rider traction bars, comp. eng. s

06-15-2001, 08:27 PM	#1
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Best Radiator for around $200 bucks? Mine Died I have seen new 3-core Brass/Copper radiators on e-bay for $119.99 that are for a 5.0 Mustang. Do these sound good or not. I would like to spend around $200 at the most. They seem alright to me. I have also seen Aluminum 5.0 radiators new on e-bay for $220. This sounds way too cheap for an aluminum. The description says they are 2-core, but have a depth equal to a 4-core brass/copper. I can't tell if this sounds good or not. If any of you know where I can get a good radiator with increased cooling capacity for around $200, please let me know. My stock 114,000 mile one is leaking like a faucet. Thanks ------------------ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

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06-15-2001, 08:41 PM	#2
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Here is the description for the Aluminum one. It looks so damn nice in the picture and is $209.00 plus $24.95 shipping. "BEST PRICED ALUMINUM RADIATOR IN THE COUNTRY AND ALOT BETTER QUALITY AS WELL...DIRECT BOLT IN FOR 79-93...requires aftermarket radiator hold down/support...we have the supports on auction as well..ALL ALUMINUM NO EPOXY LIKE GRIFFIN OR OTHERS..ALUMINUM TANKS ARE TIG WELDED...TWO 1 INCH CORES AS WIDE AS A 4 CORE...GUANTEED TO BE COOLER THEN YOUR GRIFFIN OR BRASS RADIATOR...1 YEAR WARRANTY..24.95 s&h..add 5.00 for cod..cod requires a 50.00 deposit......search by seller DYNAMICRACING@AOL.COM to see more parts for a great deal...we are working on getting a better picture so e mail for a better picture if needed"

06-15-2001, 11:22 PM	#3
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	I don't know about cars specifically, but i do know that for displacing heat into air, copper is better than aluminum a little bit, so if you are looking for increased capacity, go with it. An aluminum wouldn't be bad though, its thermal resistance isn't much higher, but its more durable (copper is very soft).

06-16-2001, 02:28 AM	#4
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	go for the pep-boys heavy duty radiator for 5.0's, i've got it in my car and so do a few friends and all of our cars run very cool with them, its a nice piece and only a little over $100, its a 3 row and pretty sure its brass ------------------ 88 Notch, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best 1/4--> 13.77@101.35

06-16-2001, 11:05 AM	#5
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Go with Pep Boys. If you go with an aluminum get either a BeCool or Fluidyne. I think a lot of the other aluminum radiators are held together with epoxy vs. BeCool and Fluidyne which are Tig welded. ------------------ Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph Indiana Stangers Association Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

06-16-2001, 12:33 PM	#6
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	The description in the ad says it is tig welded and doesn't use epoxy, like some other aluminum radiators. The pepboys deal does sound pretty good though. I'm borrowing my grandma's van for now until I can decide which radiator to get. Plus I have to wait until Monday or Wednesday to fix it, because those are my only days off. Thanks for your help, I'm still thinking though. ------------------ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

06-16-2001, 06:31 PM	#7
88GT5.013.02 Guest Posts: n/a	I went to the pep-boys in eastpointe and bought the 3-row rad for $106 with tax. Seems to work fine in my car. I have heads, cam, and intake and A/C. I only have a fan problem, I need to get more cfm with the A/C on, it heats up in traffic.

06-16-2001, 09:07 PM	#8
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I went and got mine at autozone(pretty much like pep-boys). It was $149 for the heavy duty 3 core one. It's worked awesome, no problems at all! ------------------ 3:55's,BBK Off-Road H-pipe,BBK jet-hot coated equal length shorty headers,BBK 70mm Throttle Body,BBK adjustable clutch quadrant,C & L 76mm Mass air meter,Cobra R's 17x9 w/ 245's,Trick Flow Intake,Flowmaster Force II exhaust system, Super Duty T5,Centerforce II Clutch,Heavy Duty Radiator,9mm Ford racing plug wires,Accel cap and Rotor www.geocities.com/i8urvpr/JM.html?987369348700

06-16-2001, 10:09 PM	#9
richie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 47	I put a PepBoys 3 core radiator in a week ago along with a 180 thermostat and the car runs temp gauge only goes up less than 2 marks.I got it because a lot of people have them on this site.Get one.

06-16-2001, 10:32 PM	#10
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Got the 3 core rad from pepboys and car is doing great-- no problems for ~2 years I've had the car built w/ the 351. ------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

06-17-2001, 12:09 AM	#11
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	I think pep boys is the way to go. Thanks. I'm not too worried about it heating up with A/C, because mine doesn't work and I'll be removing it soon.

06-17-2001, 10:59 AM	#12
Fostang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 599	Why not do a little of manufacturing and pic up a griffen aluminum radiator from summit for a little less than $200 to your door? I have one and it works way better than a brass one and at the same time looks great. ------------------ 67'fastback-Edelbrock carb,intake,cam,valve springs.Rhode lifters, CompCam rocker arms, windage tray,cerama coated headers,dual flows with H-pipe, modded c-4,tci stall converter,perma cool electric fan,aluminum water pump,griffen aluminum radiator,accel 8.8 cable,wide cap distriburator,magnetic pick up,v-matic hurst shifter,edelbrock performer nitrous, carter electric fuel pump,ignitor coil,solid motor mounts,magna racing suspension,poly urathane bushings,under rider traction bars, comp. eng. s

06-17-2001, 11:03 AM	#13
Fostang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 599	By the way griffen radiators are heli arc welded. ------------------ 67'fastback-Edelbrock carb,intake,cam,valve springs.Rhode lifters, CompCam rocker arms, windage tray,cerama coated headers,dual flows with H-pipe, modded c-4,tci stall converter,perma cool electric fan,aluminum water pump,griffen aluminum radiator,accel 8.8 cable,wide cap distriburator,magnetic pick up,v-matic hurst shifter,edelbrock performer nitrous, carter electric fuel pump,ignitor coil,solid motor mounts,magna racing suspension,poly urathane bushings,under rider traction bars, comp. eng. s