What is the best aftermarket type of radiator that will fit and use the stock connections,sensors and mounting set up?
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Check out the one that is in my car on page 71 of the current issue of PI (Issue 108). It was built by Ron Davis Racing, and even has what I believe to be his phone # on it (602) 269-9194. I have quite a few horses in my car, and it runs very cool, has the AC up front that also runs super cool, and it also looks great. Not sure how much these are though (it came with the car).
None of the aftermarket radiators use the stock failure-&-leak-prone Lucas fan temp sensors. Some use different fan sensors; some use none. Many Panteras are wired such that the #1 fan comes on with the ignition while the #2 fan is manually turned on with the bottom cansole switch. All use stock mounting hardware & wiring and are immeasurably better than stock 30-yr-old radiators, either aluminum or brass. Fluidyne makes both types and are very popular with Pantera owners. All vendors sell Fluidyne or an equivalent.