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Old 08-25-2013, 01:35 PM
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So I'm about to put my stroker in and i want to get an aftermarket radiator. I have an 88 cherokee. What are some of the best aftermarket radiators out there and what do you guys suggest? I am having overheating issues now and need to replace my radiator regardless
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best? griffin. i've heard good things about ff dynamics and im thinking about pulling the trigger on one.
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I've been running this for about a month now.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00513B370/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00513B370/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Takes a little bit of work to install, the radiator support needs to be notched out for the rad cap and some people have had issues with the trans cooler lines, I opted just to use an external trans cooler.
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Strokers run hotter than stock 4.0s. I would strongly recommend a 2 or 3 row radiator. Cheap plastic single row radiators wont cut it. Im using a flowkooler water pump on my 4.6L definitely helps when wheeling and crawling through traffic. Also make sure to inspect other cooling system related components. Radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan clutch, efan hoses etc. If you have an automatic tranny id pick up a large oil cooler for that too.
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Does anybody have feedback on the flex-a-lite with electric fans vs the griffin?
http://autoplicity.com/products/4260...Fc57QgodFxUApA

this is for an 88 cherokee inline 6 stroker
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Does anybody have feedback on the flex-a-lite with electric fans vs the griffin?
http://autoplicity.com/products/4260...Fc57QgodFxUApA

this is for an 88 cherokee inline 6 stroker
if you wanna spend big $$$ pick this up:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JEEP-CHEROKEE-XJ-ALUMINUM-RADIATOR-FFD-EXTREME-TRIPLE-THREAT-COOLING-FAN-KIT-/161012293500?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item257d149f7c&vxp=mtr
ive read good things over at naxja.
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if you wanna spend big $$$ pick this up:

Jeep Cherokee XJ Aluminum Radiator FFD Extreme Triple Threat Cooling FAN KIT | eBay

ive read good things over at naxja.
Big $$$? This one's a hell of a deal. I've been looking at almost the same thing but not as many "upgrades" for over $800. Whats the catch with this one? how is it so much cheaper than the one i just put a link up for?
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I have zero experience with it. Some people on the Internet said it was good. YMMV.
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Lotta folks talk about CSF full metal radiators.
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Lotta folks talk about CSF full metal radiators.
I have a CSF 3 core and it runs pretty good. Highest 215° on a +95°F day. Today its running 200°-205°, 80°F outside
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Mine is about 90% installed, but I haven't run it ever so I can't comment about quality.
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In my experience CSF'a QC has gone done a lot in the past couple years.
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In my experience CSF'a QC has gone done a lot in the past couple years.
QC?
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Quality control
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Quality control
Oh, mine is running fine wish it didn't run so hot on hot days, good thing its starting to get cold in the mornings and soon it will be winter


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