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JON_SVT
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What is a good heater core for a foxbody? I always buy the ones from Kragen. The aluminum one. It just went out on me and i dont know if i should just buy another one from kragen. The OEM Ford brass heater core is around 140 bucks!! ![[BS flag]](graemlins/bs_flag.gif)
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JZTRK
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I had one hell of a time finding a copper one I bought two online that specficaly said thay were copper and both showed up aluminum both copper and the aluminum share the same part number two local radiator shops quoted me 160+ to have mine recored side by side the copper one is bigger and there is no need to retro fit it unlike the aluminum one i tryed the aluminum one and my suit case leaked air out all over the place
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Posts: 771 | From: My 44 Magnum says HI | Registered: May 2007
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hidnn.o.s.
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The fact I will only install a facory core should tell you something, its worth it!
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JON_SVT
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Yeah ill probably end up getting the Ford one. I know itll be worth it! Its a lot of work just for a damn heater core! It just went out on me today, it was a new one too but aluminum!
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hidnn.o.s.
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Put a factory core in it and look at your coolant. The reason they generally fail, is condition of coolant.
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SSF 50
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OEM Ford is the only 1 ill use!!
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Dude that 5.0 is not a 5.0 no way bro. It has to have a diff motor.
Posts: 2458 | From: SSF | Registered: Nov 2006
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My heater core has been out for days!!!! I don't give a shit about it though kuz I don't wanna take out the damn dash for a heater I will probably barely ever use.
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Posts: 18535 | From: EA$T $IDE REDWOOD CITY | Registered: Nov 2008
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JON_SVT
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I run 50/50 or i just get 2 full coolant ones than ill add water. Just get it from the local ford dealership?
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ford OE only.
I also only use distilled water with my coolant mix, tap/hose water is killer on the cooling system.
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Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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triple b
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Try J&K mustang in saramento....thats where i got mine and i think they ship. Dont forget to put the reducer in the the hose too because the pressure has been know to cause the failure.
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Posts: 1730 | From: sacramento ca | Registered: Nov 2008
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SSF_5.0_WARRIOR
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Im sure OEM Ford is much better but I I haven't had a problem with the Kragen one yet ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Posts: 952 | From: South San Francisco | Registered: Jul 2010
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hidnn.o.s.
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Originally posted by SSF_5.0_WARRIOR:
yet
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JON_SVT
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Yeah i use distilled water and coolant. I ordered the OEM ford heater core today from ford, it came out to 110. Ill be picking it up tomorrow. Should i run the restrictor in the hose?
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hidnn.o.s.
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Ive never had to use a restrictor
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JON_SVT
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Thanks for the info! ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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SSF_5.0_WARRIOR
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
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Originally posted by SSF_5.0_WARRIOR:
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Don't jinx it man. I just got done putting that bad boy in there ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
Posts: 952 | From: South San Francisco | Registered: Jul 2010
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JON_SVT
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Installed it yesterday! See how long this one will last me! lol. If this Ford OEM heater core goes out ill just bypass the heater core!
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JZTRK
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save your self the headache and run the restrictor I took mine out and the core went out a month later
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Posts: 771 | From: My 44 Magnum says HI | Registered: May 2007
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hidnn.o.s.
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Originally posted by JZTRK:
save your self the headache and run the restrictor I took mine out and the core went out a month later
You had other issues going on
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triple b
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The restrictor keep the pressure down in the heater core....I run the restrictor becazuse I have a high flow water pump....3 years and still going
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Posts: 1730 | From: sacramento ca | Registered: Nov 2008
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*Als50*
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By restricting the flow into your heatercore, you're putting more stress on your high flow-water pump.
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triple b
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OMG whats easier to replace a water pump or heater core?!?!?! btw more stress on the pump? yeah i see that arguement but guess what its a high flow pump thus engineered to take on more stress
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*Als50*
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Why not TRY to prevent another problem from happening when you can? You defeat the purpose of what the pump was designed to do. It wasn't designed to be restricted. Thanks hidnn.o.s. Still holding-up since '07
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hidnn.o.s.
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Why not TRY to prevent another problem from happening when you can? You defeat the purpose of what the pump was designed to do. It wasn't designed to be restricted. Thanks hidnn.o.s. Still holding-up since '07
You're welcome, thanks for trusting me to do the work
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