Radiator swap - Automatic and manual transmission models

[masospaghetti]

My manual transmission Explorer came with a different radiator than the automatic ones. Will it bolt in? Will I need a new fan shroud?

I had actually replaced my radiator about six years ago from Advance Auto, but I can see hairline cracks forming again. The automatic radiator is easier to find than the manual one.

 

[koda2000]

You will find that most all replacement radiators have the connections for the auto trans lines. The larger percentage of vehicles come with auto transmissions, so I guess it's just cheaper for the rad manufactures just make the automatic version. Just ignore the auto trans ports if you have a manual trans. No need to plug them, and yes it will fit.