{"product_id":"aluminum-radiator-for-ford-f-550-1999-2004-6-8l-7-3l","title":"Aluminum Radiator for Ford F-550 (1999-2004) 6.8L 7.3L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Efficiency 3-Row Aluminum Radiator for 1999-2004 Ford F-550\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect-Fit Cooling Upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered to replace failure-prone factory radiators with a fully brazed, all-aluminum 3-row heat exchanger that eliminates plastic tank cracking under heavy commercial towing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock F-550 Plastic Tank Failure Point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory radiators on first-generation Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis rely on aluminum cores crimped to molded nylon end tanks using rubber gaskets. Under sustained commercial hauling cycles and high cooling system pressures, these crimp seams yield. Repeated thermal expansion hardens the internal EPDM seals, leading to micro-fracturing along the inlet neck, header plate separation, and chronic fluid loss that risks catastrophic engine overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heavy-duty radiator features 100% aluminum construction with TIG-welded tanks joined to a high-capacity 3-row brazed tube-and-fin core. By eliminating mechanical crimps and plastic components, it prevents seam blowouts under elevated operating pressures. The high-density louvered fin design maximizes heat rejection efficiency, reducing fluid delta temperatures across the core during severe-duty operation while matching OEM mounting brackets for direct installation.\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;\"\u003e1999-2004 Ford F-550\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;\"\u003eModular Triton 6.8L \u0026amp; Power Stroke 7.3L (T444E) \/ P131\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;\"\u003e235-310 hp \/ 410-525 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;\"\u003eDPI 2171\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1999-2004 Ford F-550 Super Duty 6.8L V10 SOHC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1999-2004 Ford F-550 Super Duty 7.3L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel OHV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ford Super Duty Workhorse Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for maximum commercial durability, this all-aluminum core handles intense towing and demanding payloads without thermal throttling, maintaining optimal engine operating temperatures mile after mile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50497319010552,"sku":"DS-EY5WGOBXE","price":308.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/aluminum-radiator-for-ford-f-550-1999-2004-6-8l-7-3l-1.jpg?v=1789257608","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/aluminum-radiator-for-ford-f-550-1999-2004-6-8l-7-3l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}