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Old 08-27-2017, 10:46 PM
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Default 3 Radiator Choices, which is best and will last the longest?

Need to order a radiator asap. A few people here have suggested a Champion 3 row radiator, and other have suggested an ECP 3 row radiator. After searching online I also saw a lot of people recommending a Dewitt radiator. So, since I'm a complete novice when it comes to car repair, can you all help me decide which would be best and is going to last? I'm looking to get a new radiator after the one I had installed two years ago broke down last year, then was replaces under warranty and broke down again. I don't want to have to deal with replacing my radiator every other year. Also I plan on getting AC installed on my 69 coupe in the next couple years in case that factors into anything. These all should fit, but if one doesn't fit a 69 mustang please let me know. Thanks everyone!

ECP - http://www.speedcooling.com/1967-197...DS-Outlet.html

Champion - http://www.championradiators.com/For...verside-outlet

Dewitts - https://www.dewitts.com/collections/...num-radiator-2
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Old 08-27-2017, 11:42 PM
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Still recommend the ECP. Read the literature on the ECP website.

I'm sure the Dewitts would be really nice...but holy crap, that's a lot of money for a radiator.
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Old 08-28-2017, 12:00 AM
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Thats about what I spent on my Us radiator for my 66. Its a high efficiency cross flow (might also be a triple flow at least I asked for that option)

I get good cooling from it I measured about 35 degree difference in 102f ambient air. My only compliant is it does not seal well around the top inlet and water pisses out at high rpm.

I also ran a Norther brand radiator for many years and it was excellent as well and a bit less expensive. I can only assume that northern is building them like they use to.
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Old 08-28-2017, 02:23 PM
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My vote is for the Champion. I'm running a 3 core and it cools my Coyote 5.0 with ease. It was very inexpensive compared to the others. I only have 5,000 miles/ 2 years on the road but it looks like it was well crafted.
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