Topic: Radiator

[N8whitie]

I'm looking for a new radiator and was wondering what all of you guys use? I dont want to spend alot on a Griffin or anything but I would like an aluminum radiator as i hear they are much better. I'm looking at these guys on Ebay and they have a 2 row or a 3 row. I'm thinking a 2 row would be fine but just want to check you guys out and see what you think.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-2006-Jeep-Wrangler-2-Row-Radiator-FREE-SHIPPING-/300476656734?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1995%7CModel%3AWrangler%7CMake%3AJeep&hash=item45f5cdec5e

[Dylan]

I just use the OEM one. 

[aka-justin]

Unless your add massive power upgrades, no real need.  You can run an electric fan for more cooling power with OEM.

[Bikerjr1]

the stock rad with a good fan will keep a 2.5L cool.
JR

[sharpxmen]

I'm looking for a new radiator and was wondering what all of you guys use? I dont want to spend alot on a Griffin or anything but I would like an aluminum radiator as i hear they are much better. I'm looking at these guys on Ebay and they have a 2 row or a 3 row. I'm thinking a 2 row would be fine but just want to check you guys out and see what you think.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-2006-Jeep-Wrangler-2-Row-Radiator-FREE-SHIPPING-/300476656734?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1995%7CModel%3AWrangler%7CMake%3AJeep&hash=item45f5cdec5e

that's the same as the one i got but mine was something like $115 shipped (or $120, can't remember but for sure not more than that, $175 is too much) - ebay as well, 1-1/4'' thick core if i recall correctly. it's worth the extra $50 compared to a stock one with plastic tanks (that's about $75 new)

[Bounty Hunter]

www.radiatorbarn.com has a good warranty, price, and quick shipping on all-metal radiators.

[Jeffy]

With the price of some of the cheap Aluminum radiators, I'd consider one.  Aluminum radiators typically have larger rows then copper.

If I swap to a CJ front clip, I'm gonna go Aluminum.

[aka-justin]

I should have added, but they do look bad a$$

[neale_rs]

I´m pretty sure the 4.0 and 2.5 Wranglers use the same radiator, so the 2.5 is cooled very well.

[N8whitie]

My radiator is just beat to hell. All the fins are smashed down so I figured I would just get a new one.... Its probably the factory radiator.  I got a new 195* thermostat too so with those being changed my cooling issues should be over for under $150.

[sharpxmen]

I´m pretty sure the 4.0 and 2.5 Wranglers use the same radiator, so the 2.5 is cooled very well.

the 2.5 had a thinner core, but from what i know a lot of them had the 4.0L rad, mine didn't.

[Jeffy]

the 2.5 had a thinner core, but from what i know a lot of them had the 4.0L rad, mine didn't.

The stock one on mine was a single core but the core was the same length as my two-core I have now.  Still, it only takes up 2/3" the space on the tanks.

[sharpxmen]

The stock one on mine was a single core but the core was the same length as my two-core I have now.  Still, it only takes up 2/3" the space on the tanks.

the width and height are the same, the factory rad for 2.5 has a core 5/8 thick (at least that's what i had) the 4.0 is thicker from what i know. replacements are interchangeable and i think they are all 4.0.

[Jeffy]

the width and height are the same, the factory rad for 2.5 has a core 5/8 thick (at least that's what i had) the 4.0 is thicker from what i know. replacements are interchangeable and i think they are all 4.0.

Yeah a 4.0 will have the core cover the tanks.  Aftermarket are either 2.5L or 4.0L though.  My aftermerket is a 2 core.  A 3-core would have cost more but cover the tanks.

[Dylan]

My radiator is just beat to hell. All the fins are smashed down so I figured I would just get a new one.... Its probably the factory radiator.  I got a new 195* thermostat too so with those being changed my cooling issues should be over for under $150.

If it isn't leaking, why not just try to straighten out the fins?