Compatible Ford Mustang Models

The Mishimoto Performance Aluminum Radiator is compatible with:

• 1979 Ford Mustang
• 1980 Ford Mustang
• 1981 Ford Mustang
• 1982 Ford Mustang
• 1983 Ford Mustang
• 1984 Ford Mustang
• 1985 Ford Mustang
• 1986 Ford Mustang
• 1987 Ford Mustang
• 1988 Ford Mustang
• 1989 Ford Mustang
• 1990 Ford Mustang
• 1991 Ford Mustang
• 1992 Ford Mustang
• 1993 Ford Mustang

Perfect for:

• Foxbody street builds
• Drag cars
• Turbo Mustangs
• Track builds
• Restorations
• Daily-driven 5.0 projects

Because no Foxbody survives long without eventually becoming louder and faster.

The Fox-Body Mustang is a perfect candidate for both day-to-day driving and tearing up the drag strip. With any such large aftermarket, increasing horsepower is easy and affordable. More power often ends up in higher temperatures, necessitating an effective and reliable cooling system.

Full Aluminum Construction

Unlike aging OEM radiators that commonly use:

• Plastic components
• Thin factory materials
• Old crimped seams

The Mishimoto radiator features:

• Fully aluminum construction
• Welded aluminum tanks
• Reinforced cooling structure

This improves:

• Durability
• Pressure resistance
• Long-term reliability
• Cooling efficiency

Because 30+ year-old cooling systems and aggressive V8 driving are not exactly a healthy relationship.

Ditch your aged and inefficient stock radiator for the Mishimoto Ford Mustang all aluminum radiator. This radiator features a 100% brazed aluminum two-row core with precision stamped end tanks for structural rigidity and improved durability.

Perfect for Modified Foxbody Builds

This radiator is especially valuable for:

• Cammed 5.0 builds
• Turbocharged Foxbodies
• Nitrous applications
• Coyote swaps
• LS swaps
• High-horsepower drag setups

Improved cooling helps reduce:

• Heat soak
• Coolant spikes
• Thermal fatigue
• Power loss under load

Especially because boosted Foxbodies create enough heat to concern nearby wildlife.

This performance radiator features a high-pressure 1. 3 bar radiator cap that effectively raises the boiling point of coolant to create a safer and more efficient system, perfect for your clammed or blown small block.

Better Reliability for Street & Track Use

Aggressive driving creates:

• Sustained high RPM operation
• Elevated coolant temperatures
• Increased engine bay heat
• Continuous thermal stress

A larger aluminum radiator helps maintain:

• Stable temperatures
• Better cooling consistency
• Improved reliability
• Reduced overheating risk

Especially important because old Foxbody gauges already lie enough emotionally.

The Mishimoto Ford Mustang Performance Aluminum Radiator features a core thickness of 2. 125 inches and a substantial increase in coolant capacity. For further protection, this radiator features a Mishimoto magnetic drain plug to collect metal fragments circulating in the cooling system.

Great Upgrade for Restorations

Even stock or restored Foxbodies benefit from:

• Improved cooling efficiency
• Better reliability
• Modern aluminum durability
• Reduced maintenance concerns

Especially important because original Foxbody cooling systems have now survived:

• Multiple decades
• Unknown owners
• Countless burnouts
• At least one questionable backyard modification phase

And somehow many are still functioning out of pure spite.

This drain plug utilizes a robust doughty seal for exceptional protection against seepage or leaks. Thanks to a brushed finish, the Mishimoto performance aluminum radiator is a perfect upgrade not only in performance, but also in style.

OEM-Style Direct Fit Installation

The radiator is engineered for:

• Direct-fit installation
• OEM hose compatibility
• Factory mounting integration

Typical installation requires:

• Coolant drain
• Socket set
• Hose clamp pliers
• Approximately 2-4 hours

No major:

• Fabrication
• Cutting
• Custom mounting typically required

Which is fortunate, because Foxbody projects already escalate into “while I’m here” upgrades at dangerous speed.

The Mishimoto Fox-Body aluminum radiator is an immediate-fit unit, simplifying installation and ing perfect fitment for 1979-1993 models. Keep your Mustang at the road and out of the garage with the Mishimoto performance aluminum radiator. As with every our products, this radiator includes the Mishimoto , ensuring superior product quality and craftsmanship.

Thick 2-Row Performance Core

One of the biggest upgrades is the:

• Thick 2-row aluminum core design

Specifications include:

• Overall size: 29.3” x 18.6” x 2.55”
• Core size: 24.4” x 16.85”
• Core thickness: 2.125”
• Inlet size: 1.25”
• Outlet size: 1.5”
• Tank wall thickness: 0.08”

This dramatically improves:

• Heat dissipation
• Coolant stability
• Thermal efficiency
• Airflow performance

Especially beneficial during:

• Summer cruising
• Track sessions
• Stop-and-go traffic
• Drag racing
• High-RPM pulls

Where factory Foxbody cooling systems occasionally begin spiritually overheating.

Overall Size: 29.3” x 18.6” x 2.55” / Core Size: 24.4” x 16.85” / Rows: 2
Inlet & Outlet: 1.25”, 1.5 / Core Thickness: 2.125” / Tank Wall Thickness: 0.08”
TIG-welded aluminum radiator includes high-pressure rad cap and magnetic drain plug
Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty

Why Upgrade the Foxbody Mustang Radiator?

Common reasons Mustang owners upgrade radiators include:

• Aging OEM radiator failure
• High-horsepower cooling demands
• Turbocharging
• Track overheating concerns
• Preventative maintenance
• Cooling reliability upgrades

A performance radiator remains one of the smartest upgrades for Foxbody Mustangs because:

• Heat kills reliability quickly
• Modified V8s create serious thermal load
• Old factory cooling systems were never designed for modern horsepower goals

Especially once boost enters the conversation.

Final Verdict

For 1979-1993 Ford Mustang Foxbody owners wanting improved cooling performance and long-term reliability, the Mishimoto Performance Aluminum Radiator delivers serious thermal management upgrades with durable aluminum construction.

Key benefits include:

• Thick 2-row cooling core
• Full aluminum construction
• Improved heat dissipation
• Better thermal stability
• Ideal for modified Foxbody builds
• Direct-fit installation

Most importantly, your Foxbody finally stops treating every burnout like a coolant temperature emergency.