{"product_id":"aluminum-radiator-with-shroud-for-mercury-cougar-1975-1979-5-0l-5-8l-6-6l-7-5l","title":"Aluminum Radiator with Shroud for Mercury Cougar (1975-1979) 5.0L 5.8L 6.6L 7.5L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDirect-Fit High-Efficiency Aluminum Radiator and Shroud Kit for 1975-1979 Mercury Cougar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Function:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces failure-prone factory copper-brass radiators with an integrated 3-row aluminum core and electric fan shroud assembly to eliminate overheating across small-block and big-block V8 engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Cougar Thermal Bottleneck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory 1975–1979 Cougar cooling systems relied on narrow-tube copper-brass cores sealed with lead solder, which degrade over time through galvanic corrosion and fin separation. Coupled with inefficient mechanical clutch fans, these original assemblies struggle to draw adequate airflow at idle and low RPM, leading to chronic heat soak and elevated coolant temperatures under the high thermal loads of 351, 400, and 460 cubic-inch powerplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis all-aluminum cooling assembly utilizes a furnace-brazed 3-row core with TIG-welded end tanks, significantly increasing heat dissipation area and fluid capacity without structural epoxy. The integrated aluminum shroud and high-output electric fan deliver consistent static air pressure across the entire fin matrix regardless of engine speed, reducing low-speed thermal stress while eliminating parasitic mechanical drag from the crankshaft pulley.\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 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;\"\u003eWindsor \/ 335 \/ 385 Series V8 \/ Ford Intermediate Platform\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;\"\u003e134-220 hp \/ 240-365 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\u003e1975-1979 Mercury Cougar (Base, XR-7, Brougham)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5.0L 302 cu in Windsor V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5.8L 351 cu in Windsor \/ 351M V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6.6L 400 cu in 335-Series V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e7.5L 460 cu in 385-Series V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mercury Classic Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to handle sustained engine loads and high-torque cruising, this cooling solution stabilizes operating temperatures during stop-and-go traffic and spirited highway driving, protecting vintage muscle powertrains from thermal degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50497319698680,"sku":"DS-EVMAVL06W","price":308.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/aluminum-radiator-with-shroud-for-mercury-cougar-1975-1979-5-0l-5-8l-6-6l-7-5l-1.jpg?v=1789257768","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/aluminum-radiator-with-shroud-for-mercury-cougar-1975-1979-5-0l-5-8l-6-6l-7-5l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}