{"product_id":"radiator-for-mercury-capri-1980-1982-3-3l-4-2l","title":"Radiator for Mercury Capri (1980-1982) 3.3L 4.2L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHigh-Efficiency 3-Row Aluminum Radiator for 1980-1982 Mercury Capri (Fox Body)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3-row aluminum racing radiator replaces the inefficient factory heat exchanger on the 1980-1982 Mercury Capri to lower coolant temperatures and prevent thermal breakdown under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Mercury Capri Cooling Bottleneck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly \u003cstrong\u003eFox Body\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury Capris equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eThriftpower 3.3L (200 ci)\u003c\/strong\u003e inline-six or the \u003cstrong\u003eWindsor 4.2L (255 ci)\u003c\/strong\u003e V8 rely on aged copper-brass or crimped end-tank radiator designs. Over decades of heat cycling, factory solder joints degrade, scale forms inside the narrow tubes, and fin separation drastically diminishes thermal transfer. These limitations cause rapid heat soak in modern stop-and-go traffic and spirited driving, resulting in elevated cylinder head temperatures, ignition knock, and blown head gaskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis direct-replacement unit features an all-aluminum 3-row core engineered to maximize cooling surface area and fluid capacity. Heavy-duty TIG-welded tanks eliminate the leak-prone mechanical seals and epoxy of factory radiators. By utilizing optimized louvered aluminum fins and wider primary fluid tubes, heat dissipation efficiency increases significantly over OEM part number \u003cstrong\u003eCC138\u003c\/strong\u003e. The reinforced mounting brackets match factory dimensions for drop-in installation without cutting the core support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x 3-Row Aluminum Radiator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100% style=\" border-collapse: collapse border: solid font-size: min-width:\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1980-1982 Mercury Capri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e3.3L Thriftpower I6 \u0026amp; 4.2L Windsor V8 \/ Fox Body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e85–122 hp \/ 154–207 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCC138\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1980 Mercury Capri 3.3L Inline-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1981 Mercury Capri 3.3L Inline-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1982 Mercury Capri 3.3L Inline-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1980 Mercury Capri 4.2L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1981 Mercury Capri 4.2L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1982 Mercury Capri 4.2L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the Fox Body Capri?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 1980-1982 Mercury Capri equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eThriftpower\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3L or \u003cstrong\u003eWindsor\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.2L engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs professional installation recommended for this cooling component?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, professional installation is advised to ensure proper system vacuum filling, complete air bleeding, and verification of transmission line fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mercury Muscle Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Fox-era performance demands rock-solid cooling margins so your engine sustains peak torque and clean ignition timing without creeping into danger zones on hot summer pavement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67564543148280,"sku":"DS-EOW7Y9Z5M","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/radiator-for-mercury-capri-1980-1982-3-3l-4-2l-1.jpg?v=1791041782","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/es\/products\/radiator-for-mercury-capri-1980-1982-3-3l-4-2l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}