Updating older 3 row 28x17 core radiator

[77ck5]

I'm needing to update to an aluminum radiator for when i get the new engine eventually. It currently has an old 3 row brass radiator with a 28x17" core in it. Can I swap in a 28x19 core sized radiator without a whole lot of issues? Hoping just some new brackets for the top along with a new cover for the top of the radiator? Would the current shroud work with this size radiator ? Trying to get a bit more cooling area and keep the mechanical fan setup if possible. Also would you recommend updating the fanclutch at the same time since I am in there as old one looking pretty crusty ? I have been looking at the HD models and have seen a severe model as well?

 

[imiceman44]

I'm needing to update to an aluminum radiator for when i get the new engine eventually. It currently has an old 3 row brass radiator with a 28x17" core in it. Can I swap in a 28x19 core sized radiator without a whole lot of issues? Hoping just some new brackets for the top along with a new cover for the top of the radiator? Would the current shroud work with this size radiator ? Trying to get a bit more cooling area and keep the mechanical fan setup if possible. Also would you recommend updating the fanclutch at the same time since I am in there as old one looking pretty crusty ? I have been looking at the HD models and have seen a severe model as well?

If you can make the top work the shroud should work as long as it's attached at the top somehow with the new setup on top.
2" is a lot to compensate for so you may have your work cut out for you.
Can you post a picture of your setup now with the original radiator and without the top plate?

 

[imiceman44]

I'm needing to update to an aluminum radiator for when i get the new engine eventually. It currently has an old 3 row brass radiator with a 28x17" core in it. Can I swap in a 28x19 core sized radiator without a whole lot of issues? Hoping just some new brackets for the top along with a new cover for the top of the radiator? Would the current shroud work with this size radiator ? Trying to get a bit more cooling area and keep the mechanical fan setup if possible. Also would you recommend updating the fanclutch at the same time since I am in there as old one looking pretty crusty ? I have been looking at the HD models and have seen a severe model as well?

Did you consider going with big block radiator size?
I have the top plate for your truck year