Swap Radiators

[85_Ranger4x4]

So, to be fair, the 98-11 Rangers, even stock, the rad pokes out below the frame rails by a few inches. I was looking at my green Ranger yesterday and realized that

I really wish I could borrow one for a weekend to experiment with. By the time I buy a used one I might as well buy a new one and I don't really want to buy anything if I don't know if it will even fit. That is why I just got the shroud.

And then guys swapping 351W's in early Broncos love the radiator that I have...

 

[Shran]

I have a 89 Crown Vic 302 in my '86. Front accessories for that engine as well.

Radiator is the old James Duff V8 swap one that goes inside the core support. I believe Northern makes these now, Duff does not

Hoses are a universal lower flex hose and part of the Crown Vic upper, just trimmed to length

Fans: two electric ones, one on each side of the radiator.

Thermostat: 180 degree

Fit & function: it works, but I don't have a lot of room for fan clearance. Different front accessories would make a big difference. The electric fans are just barely adequate. Around town it stays cool, gets hot on the highway easily. Lower temp stat helped some with that. I think my winch blocks some airflow. In any case I think my setup is about the bare minimum you would need for a V8 swap and there is no room for an AC condenser if you wanted one - not a factor for me though.