Radiator Requirements

[Psychopete]

Just curious if I would be able to use a 4.0L 2 row radiator for a pretty mild 5.0L build, or do you think I would have cooling issues? (Looking to upgrade from 2.9L)

Also, another question came to mind. Say I buy a brand new 5.0L roller short block with forged pistons, would I only need to worry about getting the PCM, wiring, cats, EGR, canister, etc from like a 91' Mustang per se to make it emissions legal? It's initally going to be carbbed with a 600CFM vacuum secondary Holley I have lying around until I get enough for the EFI swap.

We don't check emission now, but I would like to have a compliant vehicle for the sake of being able to pass if they were to start again, and for the sake of the envoirnment.

Last thing, I am also wanting a T-5, I was wondering if anyone had any info as to the tranmission mount and hooking up the clutch mechanism. This would be my first manual transmission, ever. :) I don't have a clue about them. I did a search, but it seems most recommend AOD and C4. If I had to pick, I'd probably go with the AOD. I have a TH350 3 speed now in my car, and it well, I don't particularly like it.

Thanks,
Pete

[v-8power]

Hey Psychopete, Glad to see someone else on here from northern In.

As far as your radiator goes you can use one out of a 4.0. You want to make sure you have a good fan though.

What year truck you working with? 2WD?

[macdaddy31516]

go with a full roller motor, you wont be dissapointed.:icon_thumby:


IMHO, i would'nt go with anything less than a 3 flu radiator.

[Psychopete]

What year truck you working with? 2WD?

Yeah, '88 XLT long bed 2wd.

Pete

[Hjcraver]

http://www.npdcool.com/radiator/product_info.php?cPath=22_410_4178_16529&products_id=11759

Here is a 3 row 1993 Ranger Radiator that bolts in and only cost $123.00. Its what i plan on using in my 331 Stroker Ranger.

1759-E
[56-CU1164] $122.40



Rows: 3
Top Header: 3 X 18 1/2
Inlet: 1 1/2
Bottom Header: 3 X 18 1/2
Outlet: 1 1/2
CoreType: PTR
(TOC) Transmission Oil Cooler: YES
(EOC) Engine Oil Cooler: NO
Core Height: 18
Core Width: 18
Core Depth: 2 5/8
Remarks: REPLACES 1164/1061

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