5.0 Towing, radiator question

[Kurt.king870s]

So I plan on doing a 5.0 swap with an Explorer engine maybe this summer (probably next summer if i'm honest with myself), and I was wondering if the Explorer radiator will he sufficient. I often find myself with 1000 lbs in my bed, along with a 1500-2000 lbs trailer behind that in addition. So 2500-3000 more than empty. I just want to have plenty of cooling for things like that on a hot summer day.
Right now I can get that load up to speed if I foot my 3.0 hard, and it hasn't overheated yet.

If I need to retrofit a radiator from a full size pickup or something more that size, I will. Just want some thoughts on that.

 

[Captain Ledd]

As in the old 4.0L radiator? General consensus is that it's not quite up to snuff.

I would find a radiator from a similar sized engine to fit. James Duff offers a actual swap specific radiator for 5.0 swaps.

http://www.dufftuff.com/category_s/41.htm?searching=Y&sort=13&cat=41&show=10&page=2

 

[big mike lott]

you need to uae the explorer rad i just did a 5.0 swap it fits ok used evens waterless coolant and duel electric fans

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

you need to uae the explorer rad i just did a 5.0 swap it fits ok used evens waterless coolant and duel electric fans

You have room for a 5.0 Explorer radiator in a 2000, a '92 lacks the depth.

In my truck I wouldn't be scared of towing 1500-2k with the 91-94 HD Explorer radiator if not doing a lot of stop and go type stuff.

 

[big mike lott]

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