98 Cobra radiator upgrade - Help

98 Cobra vert owner here. I’m looking for recommendations on a higher cooling capacity radiator than stock. I’ve done some mods that have increased the power output to 500+ HP and 400 LBS/TQ. I live in Texas and have experienced cooling problems during hot summer days. So I am hoping y’all can give me some recommendations for a good replacement radiator.
Merry Christmas and thanks.

I used this,

Fluidyne Aluminum Mustang Radiator - Manual (97-04 GT/Cobra), 479 FHP20 97MU - Free Shipping - Steeda Autosports

I bought a 3 core champion radiator that cracked at all four corners; so beware.
This is the same problem with the AM radiators; read the reviews.

Mine worked great up to that point ~1 year.

Mishimoto makes a radiator brace to mount their radiators for a reason; so I'd take a good look at that first.

Two core or three core should be fine.

Our fans are more than adequate.
You can run gasketing around the radiator fan shroud edges to make it a bit better.

A replacement 03-04 Cobra Rad.

Also a proper oil cooler (air cooled cooler) will do wonders as well.

Mishimoto is what I have in mine. Perfect fit and works great

I have the fluidyne in my car, when I was running the 4.6 it never got above the mid point on the gauge.

Thank you all very much for the feedback! Happy New Year and please be safe.

2DXTRM said:

A proper oil cooler (air cooled cooler) will do wonders as well.

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Any recommendations?

1998SVTCOBRA said:

Mishimoto is what I have in mine. Perfect fit and works great

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I have a Mishimoto as well. The factory fan has proven to be sufficient.

I had a Fluidyne, but it started cracking at some welds and leaked.

I also use a Meziere electric water pump. It works very well for daily use.

Cobra52898 said:

Any recommendations?

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Oil filter sandwich adapters:
Trans Dapt 1327
Flex a Lite 3967
Setrab

Oil coolers:
B&M
Setrab


HyperFlow Sandwich Adapter | sūsa
Setrab Engine Oil Coolers | susa

Anyone used an lmr radiator? I bought a 3 row aluminum one. Haven't put it on yet

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I'm running the SR rad. Works good. No leaks.

Sent from my SM-G965U using the svtperformance.com mobile app

I have had good luck with the Mishimoto Performance radiator in my car for approaching 8 years now. It is paired with the stock fan and a 180 degree thermostat and keeps everything well regulated even during 100ish degree summer days.

Great information, Thank you!

2DXTRM said:

Oil filter sandwich adapters:
Trans Dapt 1327
Flex a Lite 3967
Setrab

Oil coolers:
B&M
Setrab


HyperFlow Sandwich Adapter | sūsa
Setrab Engine Oil Coolers | susa

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Tabres said:

I have had good luck with the Mishimoto Performance radiator in my car for approaching 8 years now. It is paired with the stock fan and a 180 degree thermostat and keeps everything well regulated even during 100ish degree summer days.

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Mishimoto radiators have gotten good reviews from other Mustang owners.

I know a guy that replaced his factory radiator on a 5.0 Fox body with one. And he seemed pleased.

jgt58 said:

Anyone used an lmr radiator? I bought a 3 row aluminum one. Haven't put it on yet

Sent from my SM-N950U using the svtperformance.com mobile app

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Is it the SVE brand (not to be confused with Ford SVE, they are unrelated)?

Tabres said:

I have had good luck with the Mishimoto Performance radiator in my car for approaching 8 years now. It is paired with the stock fan and a 180 degree thermostat and keeps everything well regulated even during 100ish degree summer days.

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How's the fitment w/ your car since it's turbo? I'm leaning towards one for my 96' but was wondering about fitment issues with forward facing turbo kits.