eBay Radiator

[RBYM]

Does anyone have an upgrade eBay radiator that actually fits well and uses the stock fan and the stock fan fits well? How is the temps in hot weather and does it run cooler than oem radiator?

 

[RBYM]

Does anyone have experience with fitment on this radiator?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3753697927...radiator+fiesta+st&sacat=0&relatedSearch=true

 

[rallytaff]

You'd trust a no-name radiator for less than $200? I went for the Mountune and got them to install.

 

[Grsemky]

You'd trust a no-name radiator for less than $200? I went for the Mountune and got them to install.

I do, and did... Not that specific model but a generic clone none the less, no issues in 1.5 years in the desert. Though being a mechanic by trade I'm not worried about labor to replace and have been more than satisfied with my gamble...

 

[killer5280]

I suspect all those eBay radiators are made in the same place.

 

[Grsemky]

I suspect all those eBay radiators are made in the same place.

Oh I would not be surprised, just perform a leak test of whatever you get and you'll be fine

 

[Evo8]

I installed an Ebay aluminum radiator about 2 weeks and 1k miles ago and 0 issues. I used the factory fans with the fit kit from https://svtdesignfab.com/products/fist-rad. The fitment was tight but everything is perfect.

 

[RBYM]

Aweoe

I installed an Ebay aluminum radiator about 2 weeks and 1k miles ago and 0 issues. I used the factory fans with the fit kit from https://svtdesignfab.com/products/fist-rad. The fitment was tight but everything is perfect.

Awesome thank you! Do you have the link to that radiator?

 

[Evo8]

Here you go, it looks to be out of stock but assuming you get a 3 row that looks like this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/266165037576 it'll likely be the same. I asked the seller if this was a 3 row or two row before ordering it.

 

[RBYM]

Here you go, it looks to be out of stock but assuming you get a 3 row that looks like this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/266165037576 it'll likely be the same. I asked the seller if this was a 3 row or two row before ordering it.

Thank you, how much larger is it than oem? Does it hold more coolant?

 

[Evo8]

You're welcome. I didn’t measure the coolant, but it appeared slightly thicker, probably due to enhanced cooling capabilities. I didn’t measure the coolant drained from the factory cooler, and I flushed the vehicle three times with distilled water. I replaced mine as a precautionary measure since I drive long distances in the ST for work, and I try to avoid failures.

 

[Grsemky]

Thank you, how much larger is it than oem? Does it hold more coolant?

Thank you, how much larger is it than oem? Does it hold more coolant?

I have the same radiator and its about 33% more capacity over stock... It's noticeably larger than factory and if you use a FL400 size filter line me, it's a squeeze but doable!

 

[RBYM]

I have the same radiator and its about 33% more capacity over stock... It's noticeably larger than factory and if you use a FL400 size filter line me, it's a squeeze but doable!

Thank you!

 

[RBYM]

You're welcome. I didn’t measure the coolant, but it appeared slightly thicker, probably due to enhanced cooling capabilities. I didn’t measure the coolant drained from the factory cooler, and I flushed the vehicle three times with distilled water. I replaced mine as a precautionary measure since I drive long distances in the ST for work, and I try to avoid failures.

Thank you!