Looking for some opinions. Need to change out the radiator in my '03 Ram 1500. I'll probably be keeping this truck for some time to come so I'm looking for a long lasting repair..
I found a Canadian made Spectrum brand on Amazon for $90 shipped, but also found a Mopar radiator at a pretty good price, $165+shipping. They both have two year warranty's.
Question is, would the Mopar Radiator be worth the extra money, and if so What would make it better?
Thanks

 

The mopar radiator is potentially a better built piece than the spectrum.... Then again, it may come out of the exact same factory, I just don't know. That said, the original mopar radiator lasted you 17 years.......

 

Thanks for the reply,
Yeah, that's what I've been thinking. From what I understand this radiator has been discontinued so what I can buy is most likely NOS

 

I've used Spectra many times always worked for me.

 

Thanks Big Guy,
Seriously considered the Mopar at twice the price, but just found out it will take 2 weeks to get to me. I need this like yesterday so it's good to know the Spectra is a good unit. Prime shipping sounds good to me right now.

 

Good to hear, Big Guy.
I was considering the Mopar, but just found out it will take almost two weeks to receive it. I need this Like yesterday so now I'm seriously thinking about the Spectra.

 

Do you have a tow pkg? (There is a difference) ....

How many cores is your radiator? How wide and how many rows? Will you be towing?

I'd go OEM, providing that the Mopar radiator is actually the one you need. You need to find out your original radiator capacity and make sure you're not downgrading if going to aftermarket. And...if you can upgrade to tow pkg sized rad, why not? Spectra is bottom of the barrel parts store offering. There are better brands out there with regards to capacity, which translates to better cooling.

I have a Dak, so this is for informational purposes....

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...-radiator.html