Radiator Question on older ponies

Feb 05, 2004 3 Replies

Hi All,



Anyone know if the rad was different from an 85 5.0L Mustang to an 85 3.8L Mustang. I have the chance to purchase a rad from a 3.8L to put in my 5.0L at a good price. Please let me know.



Thanks


I don't know about those two specifically, but I'd bee willing to bet Ford didn't use the same radiators in both. The 3.8 probably has a much smaller radiator than your 5.0.

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Actually, I think they both used the same two-row radiator. I don't think the "heavy duty" three-row came stock on any Mustang but the SSP Copstangs.

I picked up an OEM 3-row from these guys:

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