StevoX1

alright so i was gonna order me a new radiator for my 93 5.0 and was thinkin of going with the Summit direct fit aluminum (SUM-380451) and i was wonderin if i can install it myself or if i have to take it in. probably a rookie question, but i'm a rookie.

PRO50SC

It's a pretty simple operation to replace. Not really much to it.

mjr46

I bought the summit aluminum one and it worked great..had to mod the bracket a little but none the less it worked good..in your case the direct fit one will be easy!!

87Stallion

probably the easiest thing to do on a fox

bighungrymatt

I just installed an aluminum radiator on my fox today. Very simple, just had to modify the bracket a little bit.

It was my first time doing it. good luck

StevoX1

alright cool so most definetly gona tackle it myself. so am i only gonna need to order the radiator or do i need and compliments for it?

bighungrymatt

You should be fine with just the radiator. I ordered this one on ebay. Used my old overfill bottle.

What thermostat are you running? If its still stock you could always get a Mr gasket 180* thermostat. Thats also very easy to change

StevoX1

i believe its 180. i had a coolant leak on the neck so i took it in thinkin it was the gasket but my mechanic opened it up and found the thermo busted!! so the radiator, and overlflow i;m gettin. whats the bracket mod lookin like?

bighungrymatt

there is rubber in between the bracket and the old radiator, just had to slice some of it down. took about a minute to do all 4. but that was with my ebay one...
but I think pretty much with all aftermarket radiators you have to do some modification for the brackets.

StevoX1

alright sweet thanks much