v6 rad questions

i have a 71 jj 5 with the v6 the rad that it came has a 22 by 17 core two row it went bad i found a 3 row 17 by 17 core thta will fit the hoses all i have to do is fit some angle iron ears to have it mount to my grill think this new rad will have the capacity i need ?

 

I think I burned up my freashly rebuilt motor because my stock 2 core radiator plugged up shortly after breaking in the new 225 engine. For $180 I had my old radiator recored to a three row. I don't want to take any chances with the second rebuild. I had the old radiator flow tested before running the first rebuild, worked ok for a few months a then it started to over heat on a long trip. Pulled the thermostat and still running hot, tryed to limp home a few miles at a time, big mistake. Made it home with the engine knocking, expensive. I would suggest a quality rebuild if you can aford it.

 

I have heard a Fiero radiator is a good swap for a V-6 CJ. They are aluminum too, which dissipates heat much faster than old school copper and brass types. Also, always run a thermostat. Removing it entirely will not let the coolant be held long enough to actually cool down. Will actually make one run hotter. Good electric fan with a temp sensor is also a plus.

 

the 3 core should be adequate if its cheap try it all you can do is watch your temp gauge and drive it locally first nothin sux worse tha bein farther than you can push from home lol but give it a try if it works let me know wut its out of i need to upgrade my cjs b 4 summer hope i helped

 

i looked in to a recore on my old one it was 350 bucks ouch the rad i got used i was told came out of a v6 ill let you know how it works out

 

wow that is a lot of money. did you shop around? I just had my 2 core recored with a 3 core for $180 including tax. I may just be lucky. cant wait untill it gets hot out to see how the 3 core works in 100 degree weather in redding calif. , it gets hot here.