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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. Jun 4, 2019 at 5:50 AM
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    burntkat

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    Does that work with AC or DC?
     
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  2. Jun 4, 2019 at 6:02 AM
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    Sebz13 appy polly loggies

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    So, are.... their....alternative aluminum radiators we can look into?

    :anonymous::spending:
     
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  3. Jun 4, 2019 at 6:03 AM
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    Custom made for 800.00
     
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  4. Jun 4, 2019 at 6:05 AM
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    Sebz13

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    I've eaten a ribeye with a huge slab of foie gras on the top, and 800 is still to rich for my blood. :alien:
     
    Sebz13, Jun 4, 2019
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  5. Jun 4, 2019 at 6:35 AM
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    Lmfaoooo dude you crack me up:rofl:
     
    cruiserguy, Jun 4, 2019
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  6. Jun 4, 2019 at 6:51 AM
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    Hey John you can add a poll. Go to the first post. Along the top click "Thread Tools". Should be there.
     
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  7. Jun 4, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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    THANKS

    So It looks like there maybe some control issues with these aluminum radiators.

    I’m curious to find out how many people are having issues and how many like my
    Self have had no issues.

    These aluminum radiators are made in China and have been on the market for
    maybe two years I believe and have a small track record.
    There have been plenty of these sold as the company actually ran out
    of stock of these radiators quickly and took 6 months or more till they were available again.

    So we have a poll added now to the 1st page for those that bought one of these radiators and if you have had any radiator core issues with a leak. Not the radiator cap or peacock. Just the core if it failed.

    I bought my radiator off eBay and have 35,000 miles with no issues a little over a year ago and has dropped my radiator temps considerably over the stock radiator.

    If you buy one of these radiators off eBay and it fails eBays rules are the seller pays for the return shipping, so your out no money.

    For those that the radiator core failed what did you do for the repair?
    Was it an easy fix?
    Did you return it?

    Poll link is below

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/champion-radiator-aluminum-3-core-swap-3-4-supercharger.543859/
     
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    1997tacomav6, Jun 4, 2019
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  8. Jun 4, 2019 at 9:03 AM
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    That's a very good price !!!! :thumbsup:

    My Griffin radiator was $400 thru Summit racing and is very good quality
     
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  9. Jun 4, 2019 at 10:49 AM
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    Phessor

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    See edit above.
    I'll have that much into my POS champion radiator by the time I'm done...
     
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  10. Jun 5, 2019 at 6:04 PM
    #490
    El Taco Diablo

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    For those of you that have a shroud that fits this radiator. What shroud am I looking for?

    I have a 3.4l Auto... is it a 3.4l manual shroud that fits the Champion?
     
    El Taco Diablo, Jun 5, 2019
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  11. Jun 5, 2019 at 6:06 PM
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    I'd go with a electric fan and remove the OEM clutch fan
     
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  12. Jun 5, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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    I'm not a true believer in electric fans.
     
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  13. Jun 5, 2019 at 6:11 PM
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    I'm looking... and the 2.4l shroud appears to be right... But I'm hoping someone can chime in with the correct shroud before I go buy the wrong one. lol
     
    El Taco Diablo, Jun 5, 2019
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  14. Jun 5, 2019 at 6:44 PM
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    Its the 1st gen MANUAL transmission shroud for the (i think its the 2.7l 4 cyl motor)
    This one => shroud
     
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    Nice... Thanks brother :thumbsup:
     
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  16. Jun 5, 2019 at 7:10 PM
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    @Anthony250 has one from a big radiator site - it's slightly smaller displacement.
     
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  17. Jun 5, 2019 at 8:09 PM
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    Able to share the "big radiator site" name or link?
     
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  18. Jun 5, 2019 at 8:45 PM
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  20. Jun 6, 2019 at 2:51 AM
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    I'm going to use a Mercedes W220 CL S class electric fan/shroud (a friend is making the controller for it):

    [​IMG]

    perfect fit for the Champion CC1778.
     
    eimkeith, Jun 6, 2019
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