Radiator

[mudnsnow]

I think i will buy a ranger 4.0L radiator. I will keep the engine mostly stock(185HP), Ford the transmission i plan to put a separate cooler. I will be able to fit the rad without torching the front end of the truck.

 

[Hjcraver]

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

NPDCOOL CHOICE RADIATOR

 

[Totalled]

Radiator barn has it cheaper with free shipping.

 

[Hjcraver]

1983 3 row Radiator

Always check to be sure the inlet and outlet is in the correct position before you purchase any radiator, even the ones below.
The 3 row NPD Radiator I previously listed was for a 93-97 Ranger . The correct one for your 83 is:www.npdcool.com

#0916-E
[56-CU916] $127.80



Rows: 3
Top Header: 2 7/8 X 19
Inlet: 1 1/4
Bottom Header: 2 7/8 X 19
Outlet: 1 1/2
CoreType: SOC
(TOC) Transmission Oil Cooler: 10 IN
Core Height: 18
Core Width: 17 7/8
Core Depth: 2

NPDCOOL CHOICE RADIATOR



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OR Proliance # 433916 www.transpro.com
Make: FORD
Core Size: 18 x 17 3/4 x 1 3/4
No. of Rows: 3
Tank Inlet: 2 7/8 x 18 7/8
Tank Outlet: 2 7/8 x 18 7/8
Inlet Connection: 1 1/4 Top Right
Outlet Connection: 1 1/2 Bottom Left
TOC: 10
Construction: Copper Brass
Mounting: Channel


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INTERCHANGE INFORMATION
433916 can only be used to replace the following competitor's parts:
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FORD E47H8005GB Can only be used to replace with Proliance Part Number
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FORD E47H8005JB Can only be used to replace with Proliance Part Number
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FORD E47H8005NA Can only be used to replace with Proliance Part Number
FORD E4TZ8005A Can only be used to replace with Proliance Part Number
MODINE 916 Can only be used to replace with Proliance Part Number
SPI 916 Can only be used to replace with Proliance Part Number
VISTEON 916 Can only be used to replace with Proliance Part Number

 

[Hate For State]

I took a sawzall to the radiator support and welded up a frame for the radiator from my donor 89 mustang, after I got tired of screwing around with the 4 core James Duff radiator that would never stay put with the crappy tin mounting plates that are attached to the bottom. As soon as I filled it with water the first time it was sitting on the lower radiator support because it bent the cheesey little brackets. It also did not give enough clearance for a clutch fan, or the factory lower radiator hose, from anything. The final straw was when the bolts attaching the radiator to the upper support yanked out on the highway driving back from a long hard wheelin mission and sh*! hit the fan so to say. I like this setup way better, but it would not fit between the hood and the top of the frame rails without the 3" body lift.

 

[mudnsnow]

I've finally install'd a Cherokee radiator.

 

[Hate For State]

I haven't taken any pics since I painted it and mounted the latch and cooler but I'll post some soon.

 

[jfloyd_87]

I too and going to be adding 4 more cylinders under my hood. What can you recommend to me to make this as easy as possible?!

 

[mudnsnow]

I will have to modify my batterie support. The upper radiator hoses pass over the support......

 

[Hate For State]

The 89 mustang donor I took apart had a plastic battery tray that unbolts from the inner fender. Maybe you could make use of something like that?

 

[red85]

Canadian Tire sells universal battery trays for 12 bucks. That should solve it for you.

 

[mudnsnow]

Ok i've just remove the original battery tray, turn it 90 degree and reweld in place.

 

[red85]

LOL that works too!