Replacing radiator and intercooler- suggestions?

[8nutz8]

Had a jack stand fail in the front of the car today. Good news is i wasn't under the car, Bad news is the raised jack still was and the radiator and intercooler came down on top of it bending/cracking them. FML. Just got done removing everything and confirmed both pieces will need replacing. I'll update later with some carnage pics.
Wondering if anyone has replaced either component or has any advice regarding this.
Of course i'd like to stay with OEM parts(or even upgrade although don't think any are available) if possible but i am on a budget. Here's what i've found so far:
Autoparts warehouse.Price is right- CSF intercooler and a no-name radiator. Don't have any experience with CSF or APW so any input is welcome
http://cart.autopartswarehouse.com/basket/

Rockauto-Spectra intercooler. I've always been skeptical about spectra, but for no particular reason.
http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5478399&cc=1446498&jsn=750

Both of these intercoolers differ from the Oem desing slightly where the Y piece going to the turbo hoses is one attached piece instead of being detatchable like FoMoCo's design. I could see this making install a little more difficult being tight on space and all.
Best price i can find on Ford intercooler:
https://www.amazon.com/FoMoCo-AA5Z-6K775-B-AA5Z-6K775-A-Turbo-Intercooler/dp/B0125RY5GU/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1478319022&sr=1-2&keywords=AA5Z-6K775-B

OEM radiator's are pricey so looking for alternatives . . . anyone know of a solid aftermarket brand?

Speak up if you've got any suggestion thanks!

 

[8nutz8]

good times! haha


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[SHOdded]

That looks BAD!  Sorry to see that happen ...  Aftermarket parts from reputable suppliers are non-existent AFAIK, so I would stick with OEM.

 

[8nutz8]

also local parts store has this carquest radiator in stock
http://m.advanceautoparts.com/web/PartSearchCmd?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&pageId=partTypeList&suggestion=&actionSrc=Suggest&langId=-1&searchTerm=radiators&searchedFrom=header&vehicleIdSearch=469566&vehicle_469566=2011+%3A+Ford+%3A+Taurus+SHO+%3A+3.5L+213CI+V6+FI+Turbo+VIN%3A+T&vehicle_229179=2004+%3A+Pontiac+%3A+Grand+Prix+GTP+%3A+3.8L+231CI+V6+FI+Supercharged+VIN%3A+4&vehicle_629155=2013+%3A+Ford+%3A+Taurus+SHO+%3A+3.5L+3496CC+V6+FI+Turbo+VIN%3A+T&vehicle_802597=2013+%3A+Ford+%3A+Police+Interceptor+Sedan+%3A+3.5L+3496CC+V6+FI+Turbo+VIN%3A+T&vehicle_398375=2008+%3A+Pontiac+%3A+Grand+Prix+%3A+3.8L+231CI+V6+FI+VIN%3A+2&vehicle_359534=2006+%3A+Pontiac+%3A+Grand+Prix+GT+%3A+3.8L+231CI+V6+FI+Supercharged+VIN%3A+4&vehicle_360965=2006+%3A+Chevrolet+%3A+Corvette+Z06+%3A+7.0L+427CI+V8+FI+VIN%3A+E

 

[SHOdded]

What is the warranty?  Carquest is a decent brand.

 

[8nutz8]

What is the warranty?  Carquest is a decent brand.

This is in the notes
"Please note: Advance Auto Parts is proud to carry comparable exact-fit parts from multiple vendors, as such, the item you receive may be one of two quality brands. Both brands meet the same fitment requirements and are equal in their performance and specifications. "
I'm gonna go give it a look when the store opens and verify brand.

 

[8nutz8]

I was also thinking this may be a good time for a coolant type change if it's recommended . . . is there a preferred or superior coolant to the Ford green stuff that was in my car from the factory? I know Ford switched to the orange stuff but i'm not sure the reason or if that would be considered an upgrade?
What would i need to do to get ALL the coolant from the car to insure no mixing happened if i were to change fluids?

 

[ajpturbo]

Oh no!...dammit man

 

[8nutz8]

Oh no!...dammit man

yeah i've got he worst luck lately. got a speeding ticket and expired tags ticket on my old car(parked on a dead end street) on the same day tuesday. . . and now this. while it's not the desired circumstances i do love wrenching on my car and getting through all the layers. it makes me feel more connected to the car somehow. before last night the most i had done was take off the intake and top bumper shield. now this lol

my gf freaked out after coming to visit me in the garage a couple hours after i started and saw the car all torn apart. "how's it all go back together!?" hahaha


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[SHOdded]

IDK if you can use Spec Orange in the cooling system.  You would definitely have to thoroughly flush out the old coolant first using distilled water then add in the new coolant.

I would use universal extended life coolant at that point as the replacement.

 

[8nutz8]

IDK if you can use Spec Orange in the cooling system.  You would definitely have to thoroughly flush out the old coolant first using distilled water then add in the new coolant.

I would use universal extended life coolant at that point as the replacement.

while switching it to a universal is tempting it really didn't lose that micah coolant. a gallon maybe so it's not really worth switching at the moment. i got an intercooler from a dealership and the carquest radiator so ready to put it back together around my work schedule the next couple days.i'm curious as to why ford used the green and orange specialty coolant or what necessitated that in the first place.
i'm really cursing the fact that there's no intercooler upgrades out there. this would be the perfect excuse for one!
the carquest radiator is definitely lighter than oem but core size is the same and it looks like a decent piece overall


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[SHOdded]

Good luck with the install, hope it all goes smoothly!

 

[8nutz8]

I wanted to update this thread to share my experience. This may seem like unnecessary info but i want it available for anyone who might end up shopping for a radiator in the future. I got the intercooler from a ford dealership so nothing to speak of there.
I first purchased this radiator from advanced auto #434082. Said to fit a 2011 SHO but it didn't. The intercooler and radiator clip together and drop into the car as one unit. The clip on the driver side of the radiator sat about 1.25" above the lower radiator inlet whereas the clip on the OEM radiator sits directly on the backside of the lower radiator intlet. I couldn't even get the intercooler to clip into this radiator period. So back to Advance it went. Also, after closer inspection this radiator didn't seem to be the sturdiest, much lighter than the OEM radiator and i could see right through it with a flash light aimed at it.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web/PartSearchCmd?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&pageId=partTypeList&suggestion=&actionSrc=Form&langId=-1&vehicleIdSearch=469557&vehicle_469557=2011+%3A+Ford+%3A+Taurus+Limited+%3A+3.5L+213CI+V6+FI+VIN%3A+W&vehicle_229179=2004+%3A+Pontiac+%3A+Grand+Prix+GTP+%3A+3.8L+231CI+V6+FI+Supercharged+VIN%3A+4&vehicle_629155=2013+%3A+Ford+%3A+Taurus+SHO+%3A+3.5L+3496CC+V6+FI+Turbo+VIN%3A+T&vehicle_802597=2013+%3A+Ford+%3A+Police+Interceptor+Sedan+%3A+3.5L+3496CC+V6+FI+Turbo+VIN%3A+T&vehicle_469566=2011+%3A+Ford+%3A+Taurus+SHO+%3A+3.5L+213CI+V6+FI+Turbo+VIN%3A+T&vehicle_398375=2008+%3A+Pontiac+%3A+Grand+Prix+%3A+3.8L+231CI+V6+FI+VIN%3A+2&vehicle_359534=2006+%3A+Pontiac+%3A+Grand+Prix+GT+%3A+3.8L+231CI+V6+FI+Supercharged+VIN%3A+4&vehicle_360965=2006+%3A+Chevrolet+%3A+Corvette+Z06+%3A+7.0L+427CI+V8+FI+VIN%3A+E&searchTerm=radiator&searchedFrom=header
after way too much searching around pics on the web from different online vendors and auto parts store i found one radiator part # that consistently showed the clip to be in the correct locatioin.
Part#13307 which napa had in stock
https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/search?q=N%3D5002600%2B200260290%2B10201100%2B402608200%2B599999900%2B50300300%2B50349900%26Nty%3D1%26Ntt%3Dradiator%26Ntk%3DKeyword&text=radiator&catId=&catIndex=&sort=DFLT&pageSize=12&isApplication=true&isProduct=false&isInterchange=false
Picked it up and put it next to the stock radiator. They looked damn near identical and weighed the same judging by my arm scale. It is a Spectra radiator-which turns out Spectra has a pretty good reputation for radiators and cooling parts-rumored to still be manufactured in Canada-who knows. Anyhow both components are now replaced and the car is running like a top and seems to even stay a bit cooler than before FWIW.
So short version is . . . if you need a radiator and don't want to shell out the $300+ for a motorcraft original unit . . find part #13307 and you should be pleased!

 

[ZSHO]

Definitely helpful info there 8nutz8.....always see Napa auto making Delivery's by Ford service.  Z :thumb:

 

[ZSHO]

Spectra Premium CU13307 122.97- and free shipping for NON-PP-SHO.   Z    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sgt-cu13307/overview/year/2013/make/ford/model/taurus      Rock Auto 103.79.    http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=4839717&cc=1503823&jsn=429        http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2013,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1503823,cooling+system,radiator,2172?a=Referer+www.google.com+URL+%2F          DENSO 2219297- 109.79          http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=7401588&cc=1503823&jsn=430

 

[8nutz8]

Spectra Premium CU13307 122.97- and free shipping for NON-PP-SHO.   Z    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sgt-cu13307/overview/year/2013/make/ford/model/taurus      Rock Auto 103.79.    http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=4839717&cc=1503823&jsn=429        http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2013,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1503823,cooling+system,radiator,2172?a=Referer+www.google.com+URL+%2F          DENSO 2219297- 109.79          http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=7401588&cc=1503823&jsn=430

i'm assuming the difference between the PP and non pp is the pp will have connections for the oil cooler lines? i know i could've gotten it cheaper from other sources but i needed it in town asap.napa was the only place-thank god


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