{"product_id":"aluminum-radiator-for-mercury-cougar-1967-1970-4-7l-5-0l-5-8l","title":"Aluminum Radiator for Mercury Cougar (1967-1970) 4.7L 5.0L 5.8L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Efficiency 3-Row Performance Aluminum Radiator for 1967-1970 Mercury Cougar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Management Upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered to replace failure-prone OEM brass-copper radiators with an all-aluminum 3-row core designed to maximize heat rejection and maintain stable operating temperatures under high thermal loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Cougar Heat Soak and Solder Fatigue Weakness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory 1967-1970 Mercury Cougar cooling assemblies rely on stamped copper fins joined to brass end tanks via lead-based solder. Decades of engine thermal cycles degrade these solder seams, leading to core separation, hairline pressure leaks, and internal tube scaling. Restricted coolant velocity directly causes localized overheating in the cylinder heads of classic Ford small blocks, specifically during heavy idle or prolonged acceleration in warm ambient conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis direct-fit replacement is manufactured from high-grade 3003 aluminum featuring a furnace-brazed 3-row tube-and-fin core. Precision TIG-welded tanks eliminate the leak risks associated with mechanical crimps, gaskets, and lead solder. Featuring wide, low-resistance fluid passages, the core optimizes laminar coolant flow and broadens external heat-dissipation surface area. The high-conductivity all-aluminum construction dramatically outperforms deteriorating stock cores while significantly reducing weight over the front axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e1967-1970 Mercury Cougar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eFord Windsor\/Cleveland V8 \/ First-Gen Cougar Unibody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e200-300 hp \/ 282-385 lb-ft (Approx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1967 Mercury Cougar Base \u0026amp; XR-7 (4.7L 289ci Windsor V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1968 Mercury Cougar Base \u0026amp; XR-7 (4.7L 289ci \/ 5.0L 302ci Windsor V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1969 Mercury Cougar Base \u0026amp; XR-7 (5.0L 302ci \/ 5.8L 351ci Windsor\/Cleveland V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1970 Mercury Cougar Base \u0026amp; XR-7 (5.0L 302ci \/ 5.8L 351ci Windsor\/Cleveland V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mercury Muscle Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to handle high-output classic American V8 horsepower, this cooling unit provides continuous heat rejection and structural durability under sustained high-load street and track conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50496547750136,"sku":"DS-E4FZ614WY","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/aluminum-radiator-for-mercury-cougar-1967-1970-4-7l-5-0l-5-8l-1.jpg?v=1789246014","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/es\/products\/aluminum-radiator-for-mercury-cougar-1967-1970-4-7l-5-0l-5-8l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}