What aftermarket radiator with fans?

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Well I just paid a ton of money for what's supposed to be the proper fan shroud fr my truck and believe it or not it doesn't fit (sarcasm).

I'm tired of this crap so I want a radiator similar to this
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I want 4 rows if you know of one.

How are they supposed to mount? It doesn't look like it uses the stock style Mounts.

Does anyone here have anything like this or have any experience with something similar?
 

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I bought a champion 3 row radiator with dual electric fans and shroud. I have a little under 11 to 1 compression and right under 500 HP so the engine does produce a lot of heat. I was a little skeptical at first with champion not being American made but the price was right. I've drove it in 103 degree heat and it didn't get above 180. Hope that helps.

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And you might have to make some brackets. Mine was a little different but with a little thought and about 30 minutes it's in place with no problems. I used the original brackets with a bolt as a set screw to hold it in. I just put a nut on the back side of the bolt so it doesn't move. It works perfect.

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And you might have to make some brackets. Mine was a little different but with a little thought and about 30 minutes it's in place with no problems. I used the original brackets with a bolt as a set screw to hold it in. I just put a nut on the back side of the bolt so it doesn't move. It works perfect.

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Thanks Tyler, if you get time can you post some pics of the brackets you made?
 

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I didn't make brackets. I used the original and put bolts to use like set screws because it's not a perfect fit. I'll try and get pictures when I'm off work.

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