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Aluminum Radiator

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Denunz411, Jul 25, 2015.

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  1. Jul 25, 2015 at 9:41 AM
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    Has anyone used an all aluminum replacement? Or just the koyo?

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    Denunz411, Jul 25, 2015
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  2. Jul 26, 2015 at 6:20 AM
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    I would buy it if it fit my Tacoma. Make sure it fits. I think its only for the 2.4L
     
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  3. Jul 27, 2015 at 8:53 AM
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    I don't need a radiator but I was looking for an all aluminum for a 3.4 engine. I only found for 4cyl engines
     
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  4. Jul 27, 2015 at 11:49 AM
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    x2. There's a company that makes custom aluminum radiators. Don't remember the name. They're really sweet but crazy expensive. This one seems really inexpensive. And I wonder why. But hell I'm almost tempted to buy one as a spare. Or swap it and keep my current as a spare. It says it fits mine too. But I don't remember what the measurement was on mine.
     
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  5. Jul 27, 2015 at 12:48 PM
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    it says it fits all tacomas in all models and 4wd is not listed but prerunners are which i think is the same as 4wd. it claims to fit all 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder of 95-04 years http://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-2004-Toyota-Tacoma-All-Aluminum-Radiator-L4-V6-2-4-2-7-3-4-/281654865672?fits=Make:Toyota|Model:Tacoma&hash=item4193f02f08&vxp=mtr

    but im skeptical because don't v6 need a bigger radiator? and don't 4wd even use more cores for extra cooling then 2wd? and don't v6 rads have different hose connection sizes and locations then 4 cylinders do?
     
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  6. Jul 27, 2015 at 1:24 PM
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    you're probably thinking of auto vs manual.

    auto has a taller radiator due to the trans cooling section at the bottom.

    so maybe this is for manual only?
     
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  7. Jul 31, 2015 at 2:59 PM
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    Im thinking about buying this same radiator myself. Sick of the cheap plastic ones with coated steel fins that inevitably corrode and leave crap all inside the cooling system. Please let me know if anyone has more info. Wondering if my fan shroud will still fit
     
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  8. Jul 31, 2015 at 3:32 PM
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    Here is the Amazon link
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQMGZ6Y/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_UA.Uvb6449ZBB

    It says it has the transmission cooler. And looks like it has the ports on bottom according to the pic. And I can't remember but it seems like those are the same measurements as mine was for the auto. But check yours to make sure.
    Only two left in stock. Grab it while you still can. Wished I had the extra funds to get one even though I don't need it.. yet..
     
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  9. Jul 31, 2015 at 3:40 PM
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    Yeah i have a 2.7L 4x4... I wonder what the quality is like since most aluminum radiators are so much more expensive. Amazon says this wont fit my 99, but there is an identical one on ebay that says it will fit
     
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  12. Aug 5, 2016 at 7:38 PM
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    Anyone actually try the one that said it fits? I need a replacement radiator and aluminum seems the way to go if i can manage
     
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  13. Aug 5, 2016 at 8:19 PM
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  14. Aug 5, 2016 at 9:28 PM
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    I have an 04 3.4 auto just for reference
     
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  15. Aug 5, 2016 at 10:09 PM
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    Oh my bad
     
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  16. Aug 6, 2016 at 8:38 AM
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    You can get a new Denso rad from Rockauto for $91.00. I'm not sure I'd buy a no name rad off Amazon with free shipping for $60.
     
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  18. Aug 7, 2016 at 8:42 AM
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    Cheap plastic? Don't our OEM radiators have plastic tops? My buddy had two or three rads go bad on him due to them busting at the seams. Is the plastic the culprit?
     
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  19. Aug 7, 2016 at 8:53 AM
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    Hmmm, it seems like it would work but also throws up a red flag in my face at the same time. Only has one review, 4 star that says it was the same as they'd advertised, but packaged poorly when he opened the box. Radiator's not something I'd want delivered to my door and find out they did a piss poor job packaging it. The shipping companies aren't exactly gentle with packages either.
     
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  20. Aug 9, 2016 at 10:18 AM
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    4cyl Raditor is just short then the 3.4 (height) I replace mine with a 4-cyl. I wanted ground clearance and am running an ext-transmission cooler now
     
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