{"product_id":"aluminum-radiator-for-ford-mustang-1979-1986-2-3l-5-0l","title":"Aluminum Radiator for Ford Mustang (1979-1986) 2.3L 5.0L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Efficiency 3-Row Aluminum Radiator for 1979-1986 Ford Mustang\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Function:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces failure-prone factory cooling cores with a high-capacity all-aluminum assembly to maximize heat rejection under aggressive driving cycles and track conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Mustang Thermal Bottleneck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory cooling assemblies on early Fox-platform Mustangs rely on aging copper-brass or crimped plastic-and-aluminum cores prone to internal scale accumulation, seam separation, and fin degradation. The restricted tube diameter and fin density of the factory units severely limit convective heat transfer. Under continuous load or prolonged idling, elevated thermal loads overwhelm the stock radiator, leading to coolant boilover, elevated cylinder head temperatures, and ignition timing retardation caused by thermal heat soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis direct-replacement unit features an all-aluminum 3-row brazed tube-and-fin core engineered to significantly expand internal surface area and fluid capacity. Heavy-gauge aluminum end tanks are robotically TIG-welded to eliminate factory crimp-gasket failure points. The optimized fin pitch ensures maximal laminar airflow penetration, rapidly dissipating thermal energy while withstanding operating pressures and thermal cycling without structural fatigue.\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;\"\u003e1979-1986 Ford Mustang\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;\"\u003e2.3L Lima I4, 5.0L Windsor V8 \/ Fox Body\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;\"\u003e88–210 hp \/ 118–270 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\u003e1979-1986 Ford Mustang 2.3L L4 (Naturally Aspirated \u0026amp; Turbo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1979-1986 Ford Mustang 5.0L (302 cid) V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ford Muscle Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to meet the thermal requirements of high-demand Fox-chassis builds, this radiator stabilizes operating temperatures to safeguard head gaskets, sustain spark advance, and preserve power output across sustained high-RPM operation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50496549323000,"sku":"DS-EL8KIQBXQ","price":214.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/aluminum-radiator-for-ford-mustang-1979-1986-2-3l-5-0l-1.jpg?v=1789246142","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/aluminum-radiator-for-ford-mustang-1979-1986-2-3l-5-0l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}