Champion Radiator Aluminum 3 core swap

The top hose fits fine you need to get a different one-Gates 22120, I bought 3 gives me a spare and one to cut too short
You do need to cut out for the bottom hose on the shroud as well. I just cut the bottom off completely, may have to get another shroud and just cut out with the hole saw for the bottom hose if I head down to the warm country.....behold!

 

https://www.championradiators.com/Toyota-4Runner-radiator 1996-2002

Wonder how these fit our trucks.. the dimensions seem closer to what my factory one is.

 

This 4Runner radiator definitely will not work with the 96-2000 Tacoma hood. Hood hits the radiator cap section.

The newer Tacoma hood from 2000-2004 it might work if you cut a notch
out of the hood support for the radiator cap or use a big hammer to bend the hood support.
The overall size will work but the radiator cap Location is the problem. It’s alots taller, probably would need a different skid plate depending on what u have too because it will hang lower too, It’s actually a better radiator because it’s
a lot tall overall size.. If I could have figured a way to make this one fit I would
have gone this route.
If you had the top radiator tank section trimmed down and or had the radiator cap section moved to a spot where the hood didn’t hit, it just might fit or a low profile
radiator cap tube section might work too.

 

Fuuuuuuugggg!!! Wish I knew of this option before buying a Denso replacement when my OEM pooped out!!

 

They been out of stock for awhile so depending on when you replaced yours it might not have been in stock at the time.

 

Can someone with the champion 3 row radiator measure the gap between fan blade and radiator core?

 

Damn, I’m late to this but want to go with aluminum core and caps too. Where do I get this radiator and will it have ports for autos? Thank you

 

Spacing between the fan and core is just shy of 2” on mine- it is the model with a 20” tall core.

I’m pretty sure they all come with trans coolers, might even have the fittings-mine did, and the fittings I seem to recall.....

 

What's the radiator part number you have?

 

I am not sure, I’ll have to look it up.
Found it:
CC 1778

https://www.championradiators.com/search?searchwords=Cc1778&searchsmall_566018034=

If you have an automatic you may have to do like I did and cut the bottom edge of the shroud off, or measure carefully and cut the bottom hose and cooler lines with hole saws.

 

@1997tacomav6

Does anyone know if there is another bottom hose option that would fit better since the gates hose(part number 22120) is about an 1/8 inch too small in
diameter? I thought someone mentioned a hose from an 85 toyota? Don't recall the part number.

 

I posted in the other threads but forgot about this one.
FYI: 95-04 Tacoma radiators are back in stock.

 

Don’t remember but if you use silicone spray for Lubrication on the hose the gates does work just fine

 

Now if only I can find a winch so I can install it while my front apex armor is off.

 

Just open my Box---Well not sure if this Rad is a " REJECT" I notice the filler Hole/ cap way - Off line, not sure if this location is ok or not. ??
Any- thoughts. ??
Part# CC 1778​

 

Interesting, it’s definitely a reject

 

Mine is the same.

 

WTF, Better call the company ASAP
I would say it’s a recall thing now,
Better have the buyer inspect the radiator before it’s shipped

 

WOW, What a FFF Bummer, waited a &*^&*^*&^^ Year for this Rad...……. Maybe its off to the side for a reason, Clear the Hood.

 

Not sure but I already contacted them. I purchased it through eBay from Champion using my AMEX so I’m not worry about getting my money back. I would like to get a correct replacement and not have to hassle with this though.