Champion Cooling Systems All-Aluminum Radiator 1968-1979 Ford F-Series, 1978-79 Bronco
166-MC433
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| Price |
| Brand |
Ford
| Radiator Specifications: | |
| Core Dimensions: | 19-1/4" (H) x 25-3/4" (W) |
| Overall Dimensions: | 26-3/8" (H) x 29-1/2" (W) |
| Hose Locations: | In: Passenger Out: Driver |
| Hose Fittings: | In: 1-3/4" Out: 2" |
| Transcooler: | 1/8-27 NPT |
| Mount Type: | Bracket |
Specifications:
Part Type
Product Line
Package Depth
32.00
Package Height
29.00
Package Width
8.00
Part Fitment
Direct Fit
Shipping Weight
25.00
Vendor Part Number
MC433
MC433 is rated
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5 by
25.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Timmy K from
Champion MC433 Aluminum 4 Core Radiator
Received the Radiator and it is good quality made. The mounting holes in the flanges are really close to matching up to my factory camper Special 4 core factory 460 radiator. I had to slightly use a step up bit and enlarge a couple of the holes to align with my radiator core support. I also had to use some 3/16" wall round spacers that were 1/2" long at all the mounting points to clear my air conditioner coil in front of the radiator. I didn't go with electric fans yet, but ordered a fan shroud for my 16" fan that fits a 73-79 Ford 360 or 390 engine and it matched up to the aluminum radiator core and fit just right. So far I really like my Champion 4 core radiator and Jegs made my order easy.
Date published: 2024-04-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
David from
Great Product
Great product. The radiator is very robust and it fit into the truck well! This was applied on a 1979 Ford 460 V8. Driving the truck through various hills at ~55mph for an hour the engine temperature never went above 180.
Date published: 2023-01-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Duane from
Perfect fit!
Used 1 inch spacers because of interference with ac condenser.
Date published: 2022-11-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
66bones from
Very Nice! Just order it!
Beautiful Welds,Highly polished,Well Packed,Quick shipping!! For a project-not installed yet
Date published: 2021-03-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kyle 1024 from
Looks good
I bought this for a 1978 Ford F100 (mostly stock) and came in great, everything lines up only small issue I had was the ac evaporator blocks the radiator from reaching the holes (assumed built for trucks without ac) but I mad a couple 1 1/4 spacers and it all lined up great didn’t have the money for the proper shroud and electrical fans at the moment, so I took the shroud off a f150 and the curves for the hoses line up and the spots for holes on the edges (I drilled a couple to bolt on) but not a big deal and the stock transmission lines needed a adapter to fit but overall its nice and looks good
Date published: 2021-02-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
78 ford f250 from
Easy installation
Have had this radiator for about a month now and it definitely cools much better on my Ford 429 in my 1978 f250 4x4 than the stock radiator did, I added a large electric fan and it has been working great so far no complaints, and installation was direct replacement to the factory one.
Date published: 2021-01-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Patrick01 from
Super nice!!
Cooled my 78 bronco way better than stock . It fit in different mounting holes, but was easy to install.
Date published: 2020-11-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
kip12 from
great fitment
just installed last night in my bronco, surprised was much lighter than oem and all mounting screws lined up as well as the original shroud. only had one issue, was snugging up the fitting and it ended up snapping off, other than that looks great and so far runs much cooler and has good air flow.
price was good, though i thought my computer put currency in to CND dollar but it had not, i will definitely be ordering more through you guys.
Date published: 2019-07-10
How many fins per inch
The Champion 166-MC433 radiator has 6-7 fins per inch.
Date published: 2023-12-08
What type of warranty comes standard with this unit?
The Champion 166-MC433 radiator has a lifetime warranty covering workmanship issues.
Date published: 2022-12-09
Do they make a fan shroud for this radiator part #166-MC433 that will work for a mechanical fan on a Ford FE 390?
No, just the electric fan shroud - https://www.jegs.com/i/Champion-Cooling-Systems/166/FS433/10002/-1
Date published: 2018-06-26
Will this work on my 1979 f150 4x4 with a 351m? It says f series 2wd is there a difference between the 2wd and 4wd radiators?
No, but there are 2 different core sizes(19" or 24") that were available and 2 different mounting styles (grill side or engine side)
Date published: 2018-01-11
Thinking of using this in my 73 F100 (390 engine) that my 13 year old son and I are building up. Is it worth getting? Is a 160 thermostat and hi flow water pump along with new hoses a good idea for a complete upgrade to the cooling system? Thanks
You've got it nailed! Champion Cooling produces some great radiators backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.
Date published: 2017-11-29
Is this radiator rated to cool a 70's model ford 460 big block
This is rated to cool a stock big block Ford engine.
Date published: 2020-03-11
Kit Includes:Champion Cooling All-Aluminum Radiator - 166-EC433Champion Cooling Aluminum Fan Shroud - 166-FS433(2) JEGS 12 in. Universal Electric Fan - 555-52131JEGS Performance Dual Fan Wiring Harness & Relay Kit - 555-10570. Ford.
Radiator Specifications:Core Dimensions: 17" (H) x 20-3/4" (W)Overall Dimensions:19-1/4" (H) x 28-3/4" (W)Hose Locations: In: Driver Out: PassengerHose Fittings: In: 1-1/2" Out: 1-3/4"Transcooler: 1/2-20 Straight Thread G1/4Mount Type: Flanges. Chevy.
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