Re: radiator upgrade-will V8 bolt up to V6?

From: Jim Miller (jim76712@swbell.net)
Date: Sun Jan 21 2001 - 22:13:39 EST


There should not be a problem using a V8 radiator (if there is even any
difference) because the 3.9 and the 5.2 or 5.9 are physically identical except
for the 2 missing cylinders. the V6 just uses longer radiator hoses and a longer
fan shroud than the V8.

> OK, so now that my radiator needs to be replaced (see previous thread), I was
> wondering if there was a heavier-duty radiator that I could bolt in place of
> my stock Gen II V6...say the radiator for a V8? or a heavy duty radiator?
> if a v8 radiator bolts up, do the hoses still line up? Anyone?
>

Also I would go to a reputable radiator shop instead of a dealer to get a
radiator. It may be cheaper and they may have a better selection of radiators
than can fit on the truck. I would know, I have worked for a radiator shop for
27 years now!



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