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Radiator questions

My '85 232/C5 has had the radiator develop a nice leak.  So my question is what are the options that will drop in pretty easily and give more cooling?  I didn't see a mention of radiators at CoolCats, and didn't find one searching here.

Do we get a direct fit of the Mustang units, Mk 7 LSC, something SN-95...  If I have to swap it, I'd like to go for something better anyway.  Stainless or aluminum perhaps?
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Yes, yes I know :flame: building up a car currently with a 232...

Re: Radiator questions

Reply #2 –
LSC,and Mustang radiators are the same as ours.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Re: Radiator questions

Reply #3 –
As vin said the rad's for LSC's, Fox Mustangs, and other assorted Fox cars are the same as ours.  The can come in either the 2 row or 3 row version.  My guess is you have the 2 row as this was almost always what came stock (I think only the HO LSC's got the 3 row from the factory,  Mustangs did not for some reason).  The 3 row is a much better piece of equipment when it comes to keeping your motor cool.  For what $130 new as opposed to $400 or more for an aluminum radiator I would go with the 3 row.
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

Re: Radiator questions

Reply #4 –
I'm using one from an LSC parts car I have.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Re: Radiator questions

Reply #5 –
Woo, I finally got paid and my check cashed!  Ok, time for more stupid questions!

Advance Auto
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductList.aspx?parttype=31&ptset=A&searchfor=Radiator

AutoZone
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker/?UseCase=C001&UserAction=answerRequiredQuestion&Parameters=%7C%7EWITH+STANDARD+COOLING+A%2FC&PageSync=4

Napa won't let me play

Jegs only seems to have the 2 row and it's way more expensive than the others.

I'm tired and can't think of other sources to look at.

NOW, I assume "Standard Cooling w-AC" is 2 row, and "Max Cooling/Heavy duty" is the 3 row?  Or does the more cooling one do away with stuff like the condenser, trans cooler, and stuff?

Suggestions?  Does anybody have experience with durability of parts from various places?  Most Autozone stuff I've had was .  I doubt it, but is anybody parting out an LSC?  :)
 

Re: Radiator questions

Reply #6 –
Screw it, I ordered the 3 row radiator from Advance, it'll be here tomorrow.  I'm only out $210