Radiator replacement ?

[tlflaherty01]

I need to replace the radiator in my '93 bronco. If my stock radiator has a 1 1/4" core size can I replace it with a 2" core size?

 

[Broncobill78]

Sure, You may need new wider upper brackets but it's pretty much a drop-in.

 

[Redneck86]

Summit Racing has a direct fit aluminum radiator, its for a 1985 to 1996 bronco, summit says is a direct drop in its about 330 bucks

 

[Redneck86]

One more thing summit also carrys some proliance radiators that are stock replacement, but the summit is thicker and has a built in trans cooler

 

[Broncobill78]

To the best of my knowledge thay all have built in tranny coolers, that's how it was designed from the factory. Granted a larger cross-section radiator should also provide better tranny cooling.

 

[suprakilla1425]

would a 86 f-150 (302) radiator fit in a 90 bronco (351)...would it also be a drop in?

 

[Broncobill78]

would a 86 f-150 (302) radiator fit in a 90 bronco (351)...would it also be a drop in?

You'd have to measure it to be sure. 80-86 is one nose & 87-91 is a different nose. I haven't had to swap clips between those year trucks so I can't say if they use the same radiator support or not