want to replace single core radiator

[94 lngbd]

I have a 94 Ranger 2wd with the 2.3L & would like to put in a 2 or 3 core radiator. I just got done installing new H20 pump & new upper & lower rad. hoses,so im wanting a radiator that will still fit in same location as single core stock one & use the same hose configuration.

Also Im wanting to have one that has or can be equipped with a full radiator fan shroud.

 

[veefer800canuck]

I wish I would have gotten a dual core rad when I replaced the one in my truck. (4.0)

It works fine 99% of the time, but hauling my 2200Lb tent trailer in the mountains, the truck was definetly heating up on the long grades.

Never got CRAZY hot, I was watching closely, and it certainly cooled right down fast going down the other side, but I was wishing for some extra cooling.

Oh well, I'll know better for next time.

 

[scotts90ranger]

you can put the big explorer radiator in with little modification, the only difference is it's thicker, and the hoses are on the opposite corners. For the hoses I used a '86 turbocoupe lower hose and split the stock upper hose in the middle and took it to the hardware store and got a 45* copper pipe elbow and two clamps to splice the hose together, been working for over 3 years, cools well

 

[faststang90]

i have a 94 ranger with a v8 and i installed a bigger radiator. im not sure if it would work on a 4 banger or v6. i got it from jegs or summit cheaper than james duff.

 

[pyro4fun]

I did what scotts90ranger did, I pulled a 94 explorer radiator. I got the turbo coups optional top flex hose and it fit just fine for me.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

you can put the big explorer radiator in with little modification, the only difference is it's thicker, and the hoses are on the opposite corners. For the hoses I used a '86 turbocoupe lower hose and split the stock upper hose in the middle and took it to the hardware store and got a 45* copper pipe elbow and two clamps to splice the hose together, been working for over 3 years, cools well

Mine sat on the factory mounts and bolted in with the factory bolts.

$150 and it pretty much drops in the truck, it is going to be hard to beat that with a custom aftermarket radiator.

It both surprises me and it doesn't surprise me Ford would switch around the hoses between a I4 and a V6 when otherwise the radiators would interchange. The outlets were on the same place as my 2.8 rad and they lined right up with my V8.

I have heard some guy say it will overcool their smaller V6's, so be aware of that.