Radiator to use with coyote 5.0L V8

[Supergreekster]

During engine placement, damaged radiator slightly (made contact with engine crane). Probably involves 1 or 2 pathways for fluid across radiator. Trying to figure out how to handle:

1) new radiator from FFR ($299)
2) fill and check for leaks, if none call it good
3) other radiator? Which? Are there any other food options to increase cooling ability?

Thoughts?

[mn12]

How much damage? A photo might help. Personally I would pressure test it for leaks before I considered replacing

[bhuff]

If the issue is just bent fins, then your concerns will be purely asthetics. The real question is, are the tubes damaged?

If a tube is damaged and the radiator is brass/copper, then you can often solder small holes up. I have used a regular soldering iron and solder to repair a radiator and it worked out great. If the radiator is aluminium and it leaks, then repair may not be possible, at least not relaibly and easily.