Looking for a new radiator

[Bucky90]

Hello all I have a 1990 w250 four-wheel drive can't seem to find a new radiator for it radiator shop wants six to $700 to recore it anybody know where I can buy a new one for less or is that going to be the going rate? Thanks Mike 585-330-1618

 

[NIsaacs]

Those appear to be hard to find. This one appears to be available for order.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...k-1990-dodge-w250-pickup-4wd?q=radiator&pos=1

 

[Topzide]

@Bucky90, RockAuto has 2 listed, 1 under $300 and another under $700.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...ocharged,1101238,cooling+system,radiator,2172
Here's a 5% off code if needed, 214194592191636541. Hope this can help.

 

[Topzide]

@Bucky90, Geno's also has one that will fit:
https://www.genosgarage.com/product/4589/engine_cooling_radiators

 

[1320Fastback]

I bought a KKS aluminum radiator for my truck and tbh it is a piece of garbage. It started leaking after 3 months. Gladly I kept the OE original and just had it recored by a local shop which I should of just done in the first place.

 

[NIsaacs]

@Bucky90, Geno's also has one that will fit:
https://www.genosgarage.com/product/4589/engine_cooling_radiators

That radiator is a crossflow, fits the '91.5-93. The 89-91 is a down flow, they will not interchange. Click on the link I posted if you want to see the difference.

 

[Bluebird]

I found a used aftermarket on Fleabay. Had it pressure checked, cleaned out system, installed. Been working great, going on 2-years. Kept my original, I'll have Rebuilt in the future. Keep diggin'
Blessings, Patrick

 

[EDankievitch]

My 89 use to crack the mounting flanges off the tanks. Rough Ny roads. Then I saw an article in TDR on how to install the later larger 91 radiator. A few parts and a new radiator later and I never had an issue again. The later radiator is mounted on rubber bushings and is a cross flow design. One of the best improvements I did to that truck.

 

[Topzide]

@NIsaacs, Up flow vs cross flow makes no difference on the function of a radiator. As long as it will fit, the water will flow through! Yes, there may be a bit of modification needed whether a new hose or enlarging a mount hole. If it wouldn't have worked, I'm sure Geno's wouldn't have it available for sale.

 

[NIsaacs]

@NIsaacs, As long as it will fit

Thats my point, they don't fit, might as well shoehorn a Ford radiator. Geno's wouldn't be the first vendor to slip up or not add enough info. Most people that ask for help finding a part, want "the" part, not a remodel job.

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[Parks]

Hey Guys, thanks for the post. We (Geno's) did list this incorrectly. In our excitement to offer a replacement for the hard to find stock radiators we didn't think to double check the specs. We will get this updates ASAP.
Thank you,
Brandon

 

[JSchoenbacher]

I went with a Mishimoto and have no regrets. Great radiator, installation was no problem and everything aligned.

https://www.mishimoto.com/

 

[sdeeter19555]

CU1079 on Amazon, $365 to the door.

 

[Bucky90]

Yes 1079 is the correct number through Spectra in Canada they said they had one in stock in Michigan and this was a month ago probably in November and for whatever reason I couldn't get it out of Michigan for 2 to 3 weeks so I had my local radiator shop record for about $400 and I had it back in a couple days they initially gave me a quote of six to seven that's why I started looking for a new one but as it turns out it was only around $400 thanks for everybody's help