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Champion Radiator Aluminum 3 core swap

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 1997tacomav6, Apr 12, 2018.

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HAS YOUR CHAMPION RADIATOR CORE FAILED?

  1. Radiator core failed 5k

    4 vote(s)
    10.8%

  2. Radiator core failed 10k

    4 vote(s)
    10.8%

  3. Radiator core failed 15k

    1 vote(s)
    2.7%

  4. Happy with radiator?

    18 vote(s)
    48.6%

  5. Radiator defect when new?

    5 vote(s)
    13.5%

  6. Radiator failed after 25k

    5 vote(s)
    13.5%
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  1. Apr 16, 2019 at 9:57 AM
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    BYJOSHCOOK

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    I'm going to replace the thermostat when I do the timing belt and WP replacement next year. Really wish I could've waited to do the radiator swap then to but with my luck nothing works out the way I plan.
     
    BYJOSHCOOK, Apr 16, 2019
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  2. Apr 16, 2019 at 10:15 AM
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    Thats a sexy looking radiator.lol
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2019 at 10:44 PM
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    Blackdawg

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    Guessing your jiggle valve isn't pointed at 6
     
    Blackdawg, Apr 16, 2019
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  4. Apr 16, 2019 at 11:01 PM
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    RedManRocket

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    Did a 22re champ rad swap still in a 3.4 though lol
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    RedManRocket, Apr 16, 2019
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  5. Apr 17, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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    BYJOSHCOOK

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    BYJOSHCOOK Mr. Mojo Risin

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    Probably not but I may swap a new thermostat in if I need to do other work here soon
     
    BYJOSHCOOK, Apr 17, 2019
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  6. Apr 17, 2019 at 6:45 AM
    #426
    1997tacomav6

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    If it’s running 205 you have some other issues going on.
    Maybe a fan clutch?
    AC condenser plugged up blocking airflow to the radiator ?
    The plastic fan blades warped?
    Did you burp the system correctly? With heater valve open?
    With the burping radiator filler kit?
    Any air in the system will run hotter

    My truck NEVER gets over 200 degrees, 191 degrees is its max normally and if I’m at idle on a hot day and it gets a bit warm I can rev the rpms up to 3k and the temp drops down to 188 in 30 seconds literally
     
    Last edited: Apr 17, 2019
    1997tacomav6, Apr 17, 2019
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  7. Apr 17, 2019 at 7:00 AM
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    BYJOSHCOOK

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    Hmm no idea, I guess I could look into the fan clutch. But I'm also going to replace my thermostat next time I pull my radiator (need to fix my AC clutch and it'll give me more room) so like Monte was saying it could be in the wrong position :notsure:
     
    BYJOSHCOOK, Apr 17, 2019
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  8. Apr 17, 2019 at 7:10 AM
    #428
    1997tacomav6

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    Wrong position will definitely!!! add 5-10 degrees I know for a fact because I installed my incorrectly at first and ran at 200-205 degrees
     
    1997tacomav6, Apr 17, 2019
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  9. Apr 17, 2019 at 7:18 AM
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    BYJOSHCOOK

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    BYJOSHCOOK Mr. Mojo Risin

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    That's why I'm thinking the PO whenever they did the timing belt and WP they put it in the wrong position so in the next month or so (unless it get's worse) I'll roll with it until I fix the other stuff. The truck also isn't my only daily
     
    BYJOSHCOOK, Apr 17, 2019
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  10. May 8, 2019 at 9:29 AM
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    Hey bud, when you put the connectors on for the AT section did you use pipe dope or tape? Or just put them on by them selves because they have a flare on the end of the pipe.
     
    SilverGhost, May 8, 2019
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  11. May 8, 2019 at 9:31 AM
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    Which shroud is this one? I had to cut an 1 1/2 inches off the bottom of mine.
     
    SilverGhost, May 8, 2019
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  12. May 8, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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    Been doing a lot with my truck lately but this is something I’m really happy getting done. I did get a better cap for the radiator it’s just not in the pics.

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    SilverGhost, May 8, 2019
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  13. May 8, 2019 at 2:33 PM
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    Curious, what's wrong with the cap it comes with
     
    RedManRocket, May 8, 2019
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  14. May 8, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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    If you read through this thread people had pressure issues and recomended to get a better quailty one.
     
    SilverGhost, May 8, 2019
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  15. May 8, 2019 at 2:38 PM
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    You should be able to use your oem one if its still in good working order or get a new oem cap.
     
    TacoJohn4x4, May 8, 2019
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  16. May 8, 2019 at 2:40 PM
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    Ooo, I see. As in, it lets it get too hot or not enough?
     
    RedManRocket, May 8, 2019
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  17. May 8, 2019 at 2:46 PM
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    Look at this quoteVVVV

     
    SilverGhost, May 8, 2019
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  18. May 8, 2019 at 2:48 PM
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    Not really, my cap was to small for the champion radiator.
     
    SilverGhost, May 8, 2019
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  19. May 8, 2019 at 4:23 PM
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    How has the longevity of this radiator been y'all?
     
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  20. May 8, 2019 at 4:31 PM
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