{"product_id":"performance-radiator-for-ford-f150-1975-1979-5-0l-5-8l-5-9l","title":"Performance Radiator for Ford F150 (1975-1979) 5.0L 5.8L 5.9L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHeavy-Duty 3-Row Aluminum Downflow Radiator for 1975-1979 Ford F-150\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect-Fit Cooling Upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces factory copper-brass downflow units with an all-aluminum 3-row core to eliminate thermal runaway and heat soak under heavy towing and high-load operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock F-150 Cooling Bottleneck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory radiators installed in sixth-generation F-Series trucks rely on legacy copper-brass cores joined by lead solder. Over decades of thermal cycling, these soldered seams become brittle and crack under pressure. Furthermore, internal mineral scale accumulation restricts tube flow, while deteriorating external fins significantly impede convective heat transfer. When pulling heavy payloads or idling in high ambient temperatures, the factory core cannot dissipate heat quickly enough, leading to elevated coolant temperatures and increased risk of cylinder head warping or blown head gaskets on Windsor and FE V8 platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed entirely from aircraft-grade AA5052 aluminum, this radiator features a 3-row racing tube-and-fin core with a 1.73-inch thickness for expanded fluid capacity and enhanced heat dissipation. Precision TIG welding on all tank-to-core seams eliminates the failure-prone joints of standard solder builds. The downflow design optimizes coolant circulation dynamics across a 18.90\" x 25.91\" core surface area. It includes an integrated internal transmission fluid cooler, an OEM-style brass petcock drain, and a high-pressure radiator cap to ensure sealed, leak-free operation under rigorous operating demands.\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;\"\u003e1975-1979 Ford F-150\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;\"\u003eWindsor \/ 335 \/ FE Series V8 (5.0L, 5.8L, 5.9L) \/ Dentside (6th Gen)\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;\"\u003e130–163 hp \/ 220–280 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;\"\u003eWV55335-1 (Interchange: DPI 433, CU433, CC433, KKS433, SBR433, DRCC433, 433S)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1975 Ford F-150 (5.0L 302ci, 5.8L 351ci, 5.9L 360ci V8 - Automatic \u0026amp; Manual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1976 Ford F-150 (5.0L 302ci, 5.8L 351ci, 5.9L 360ci V8 - Automatic \u0026amp; Manual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1977 Ford F-150 (5.0L 302ci, 5.8L 351ci, 5.9L 360ci V8 - Automatic \u0026amp; Manual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1978 Ford F-150 (5.0L 302ci, 5.8L 351ci, 5.9L 360ci V8 - Automatic \u0026amp; Manual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1979 Ford F-150 (5.0L 302ci, 5.8L 351ci, 5.9L 360ci V8 - Automatic \u0026amp; Manual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ford Durability Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to handle the extreme thermal loads of heavy towing, hauling, and off-road work cycles, this cooling unit delivers the structural strength and thermal reserve necessary to keep vintage Ford V8 trucks operating reliably across any terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50459231322360,"sku":"DS-ESURL642U","price":192.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-radiator-for-ford-f150-1975-1979-5-0l-5-8l-5-9l-1.jpg?v=1788809091","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/performance-radiator-for-ford-f150-1975-1979-5-0l-5-8l-5-9l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}