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Radiator problems need help

My 86 Cougar needs a new radiator, anyone bought any of the all aluminum ones and if so what company and brand is good?  I bought a plastic side one and the nipple is broken so now I'm sending it back so if I have to do it again I think I'll buy one of much better quality.  Some recommends please.  3.8L V6 engine with automatic transmission air of course.

Radiator problems need help

Reply #1
I ran the $80 specter brand aluminium rad for a mustang, but it had plastic sides. Still have it, and it has given me no issues.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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Radiator problems need help

Reply #2
Google champion radiator part number ec138 this is a 100% aluminium 2 row radiator got one in my 3.8