Radiator capacity/size for a swapped 2018 Gen3 5.0 into a 2005 V6 base model

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Hello, I'm putting a fully dressed Gen 3 5.0 into a 2005 V6 Base Model. I'm guessing I need a better radiator, but could probably recycle the fan. Or is the '05 V6 stock radiator enough for daily driving and 3-4 AutoX and TrackDays per year? Can I reused the fan already in the car?

If not, any suggestions on minimum spec on the factors: coresize/inlet/outlet/core thickness/material/etc.?

I was thinking either the stock 2014 GT radiator or Mishimoto's high performance Aluminum radiator that boasts 25% cooling capacity.
 

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I have a Mishimoto triple row in my 2010 GT. Added a GT 500 fan and shroud. Fit and function is OK but I had a pin hole drip from a weld on the lower tank after about a month of use. I ground a gas bubble out of the weld and rewelded the seam. It has worked fine sense then. :driver:
 

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A stock '11-'14 GT radiator plus your existing stock fan will do fine. If you decide to add forced induction later on, definitely upgrade the radiator to a thicker all-aluminium unit.
 

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I have a like new, less than 10k miles, stock s197 GT 3v radiator and electric fan the would fit right in. I'd sell it cheap. You pay shipping. I upgraded to a bigger aluminum radiator and gt500 fan when I went supercharged.

The stock 3v GT cooling will be similar to the stock 2014 GT and will be plenty for auto-x and track days on a NA car.
 

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I have a like new, less than 10k miles, stock s197 GT 3v radiator and electric fan the would fit right in. I'd sell it cheap. You pay shipping. I upgraded to a bigger aluminum radiator and gt500 fan when I went supercharged.

The stock 3v GT cooling will be similar to the stock 2014 GT and will be plenty for auto-x and track days on a NA car.
That sounds like a fair offer.
 

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I use the ford performance upgraded radiator for 05-14 cars, it works great. its extremely thick and you might notice some fitment issues with intake tubing though.
 

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We installed a larger aluminum radiator, but currently have the 2006 V6 fan installed. I read that the non-GT500 S197 fans are all the same, and would be interested in hearing more of a debate to include the GT500 fit and function.

The ford stock drain plugs should be internally wrenched vs. externally wrenched to prevent breaking.
 

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We installed a larger aluminum radiator, but currently have the 2006 V6 fan installed. I read that the non-GT500 S197 fans are all the same, and would be interested in hearing more of a debate to include the GT500 fit and function.

The ford stock drain plugs should be internally wrenched vs. externally wrenched to prevent breaking.
I'm using the stock fan its the same 05-09 unless maybe on gt500s, v6 and gt should be the same part. The FP one has a metal drain plug to prevent it from getting brittle over time. Something to note is there isn't an easy way to set up the fan for low and high speed control. Best way to hook it up is redo the circuit and wire it into the high speed part of the connector.
 

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