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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Default Highflow waterpump/3 core radiator.

I want to switch out to a high flow water pump and a 3 core radiator. Is it worth the extra money? Has anyone done this and seen a substantial difference in cooling power?

I live in a place that is pretty hot in the summers so I would like to have the benefit of extra cooling if possible.


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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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I dealt with a run hot issue for 2 years and replaced everything in the cooling system except the radiator. When I finally got the funds to do so, I upgraded to the 3 row CSF radiator and have punished my XJ on the interstate and the trails with no more overheating problems. I'm using a stock replacement waterpump not a hi-flow.

Since you have a 87 with the closed system, go ahead and get the later model open sytem radiator and do that upgrade as well.
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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Cool, thanks for the input. Ill start with the radiator when I get the funds. I also want to swap out to open system rather than closed pressure. If I buy a 3 core will it come with the filler neck or a direct replacement for the closed pressure system that is already there?
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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When you order yours just specify 91 or later and it will be the open style with the filler neck. When I ordered mine, it was shipped free and even delivered on a Saturday only 2 days after ordering it.

http://www.radiatorbarn.com/
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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sweeet!
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by winston427
I dealt with a run hot issue for 2 years and replaced everything in the cooling system except the radiator. When I finally got the funds to do so, I upgraded to the 3 row CSF radiator
I didn't see a CSF for the Cherokee listed.
I did find a Heavy Duty 3 Row however.
Is this the one you got and is it a straight bolt up ?

Core Size:31 X 10-5/16 X 1-13/16
Inlet Header:10-5/16 X 2-1/2
Outlet Header:10-5/16 X 2-1/2
Inlet Connection:1-1/4 PASSENGERS SIDE
Outlet Connection:1-1/2 DRIVERS SIDE
Transmission Oil Cooler: YES
Engine Oil Cooler:NONE
Mounting:TOP CRADLE/BOTTOME PIN
Notes:THREE ROW, ALL METAL
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Hylander
I didn't see a CSF for the Cherokee listed.
I did find a Heavy Duty 3 Row however.
Is this the one you got and is it a straight bolt up ?

Core Size:31 X 10-5/16 X 1-13/16
Inlet Header:10-5/16 X 2-1/2
Outlet Header:10-5/16 X 2-1/2
Inlet Connection:1-1/4 PASSENGERS SIDE
Outlet Connection:1-1/2 DRIVERS SIDE
Transmission Oil Cooler: YES
Engine Oil Cooler:NONE
Mounting:TOP CRADLE/BOTTOME PIN
Notes:THREE ROW, ALL METAL
x2. Interested in what you got Winston.
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