Spectra Premium CU394 front radiator for the 1978-1979 Ford F-150 6-cylinder 4.9L and other vehicles carries engine coolant through its core so the engine can shed heat. This Spectra Premium radiator is a down-flow unit whose structure and design are built to the same durability expectations as the OE.
- Aluminum tank and aluminum core with one core row
- Core measures 22.375 in wide, 18.0625 in high and 1 in thick
- Down-flow layout with the inlet at top left and the outlet at bottom right
- Built-in concentric transmission oil cooler with 1/8-27 NPT Female fittings
- Flange mounting
Quick facts
- Part: Spectra Premium CU394 radiator
- Fits: 1978-1979 Ford F-150 6-cylinder 4.9L and other vehicles
- Position: Front
- Material: Aluminum tank and core
- Condition: New
Coolant puddles under the front of the truck, a temperature gauge that runs high or a dropping coolant level can mean the radiator has failed. Overheating has other causes too, so with the engine off and cool, look over the core and tank seams for stains, cracks or bent fins before you replace it.
Fits
The vehicles it fits include the 1978-1979 Ford F-150 6-cylinder 4.9L. It is also a radiator for the 1966-1972 Ford F-250 6-cylinder 4.9L and the 1966-1974 F-250 6-cylinder 3.9L, and for the 1966-1972 Ford F-100 6-cylinder 4.9L and the 1966-1974 F-100 6-cylinder 3.9L. The 1978-1979 Ford F-150 6-cylinder 4.9L takes one radiator, and this listing is one.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Core size: 22.375 in wide, 18.0625 in high, 1 in thick
- Core rows: 1
- Inlet diameter: 1.5 in
- Outlet diameter: 1.75 in
- Inlet header: 23.4375 in long, 2.25 in wide
- Outlet header: 23.4375 in long, 1.625 in wide
- Inlet location: Top left; outlet location: Bottom right
- Mounting type: Flange
Build and materials
- Flow type: Down flow
- Tank material: Aluminum
- Core material: Aluminum
- Transmission oil cooler: Internal, concentric, 1/8-27 NPT Female fittings, 12 in between fittings
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One radiator with its internal transmission oil cooler. A frame and an engine oil cooler are not included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Spectra Premium CU394 one of the Ford F-150 radiators for the 1978-1979 model with the 6-cylinder 4.9L?
Yes. Spectra Premium CU394 fits the 1978-1979 Ford F-150 6-cylinder 4.9L. For any other vehicle, look up your own year, model and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section on this page.
Does this radiator have a transmission oil cooler?
Yes. The Spectra Premium CU394 has an internal concentric transmission oil cooler with 1/8-27 NPT Female fittings spaced 12 in apart. It does not include an engine oil cooler.
Does the CU394 radiator come with a frame?
No. The radiator comes without a frame and without an engine oil cooler. The transmission oil cooler is built into the radiator.
What are the inlet and outlet diameters on this aluminum radiator?
The inlet diameter is 1.5 in and the outlet diameter is 1.75 in. The inlet sits at the top left and the outlet at the bottom right.
Is the tank on this radiator plastic or aluminum?
Aluminum. The Spectra Premium CU394 has an aluminum tank and an aluminum core with one row.
