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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

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  2. Radiator core failed 10k

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  3. Radiator core failed 15k

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  4. Happy with radiator?

    18 vote(s)
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  5. Radiator defect when new?

    5 vote(s)
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  6. Radiator failed after 25k

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  1. Apr 24, 2018 at 11:07 AM
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  2. Apr 24, 2018 at 11:11 AM
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    Was gonna send it your way but i forgot once i got to work! So glad you did haha
     
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  3. Apr 24, 2018 at 11:25 AM
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  4. Apr 24, 2018 at 12:03 PM
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    Cool writte up bud. I'll defiantly throw this onto my priority list. I've been running at 203-205 range and been looking for a solution. Of corse a new thermostat will be added too. Thanks again for sharing bud. :thumbsup:
     
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  5. Apr 25, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    Hmm I'm putting this in now and had to order the gates 22120 hose. It is way to big to fit. The S bend is too far apart I need something smaller as the two ends are closer together. Plus it's a total bitch trying to get the hose on as its smaller.

    Edit: nevermind! Got it on
     
    Blackdawg, Apr 25, 2018
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  6. Apr 25, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    You just need to make a few cuts on both ends to make it fit, it is a pain yes but it will work just right.


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    1997tacomav6, Apr 25, 2018
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  7. Apr 25, 2018 at 5:38 PM
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    Yeah I got. Guess I need to get hose clamps. Can't get the compression clamps to fit on the radiator
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2018 at 5:40 PM
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    I got the compression clamps on but they were tough, next time if there is a next time will get screw type, I didn’t want to dive to the parts store for new clamps
    and waste 60 minutes so I spent 10 minutes fighting to get the compression ones to fit and I WON
    Used vise grips and locked down on the clamp tabs

    Compression clamps are far better if you can make it work

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  9. Apr 25, 2018 at 9:19 PM
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    I had no issues with the compression clamps on the oem parts. On the champion radiator there is no way they are going on.
     
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  10. Apr 25, 2018 at 9:26 PM
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    Nice write up. I was just looking for an all aluminum radiator today too
     
    BikerinBlak909, Apr 25, 2018
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  11. Apr 26, 2018 at 3:08 AM
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    :woot: Just ordered :woot:
     
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  12. Apr 26, 2018 at 10:57 AM
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    Anyone done this on a 4 Cyl yet?
     
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  13. Apr 26, 2018 at 12:08 PM
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    I will be putting one on my 2.4. Hopefully in a couple months
     
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  14. Apr 26, 2018 at 12:15 PM
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    Think I'm gonna get the electric fan add on. $49.98 compared to the $429.95 Flex a Lite LCE sells
     
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  15. Apr 27, 2018 at 11:11 AM
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    Nice write up. :thumbsup:
    Do you have side profile photos? Does it hang bellow the frame rail like the stock radiator does?
     
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  16. Apr 27, 2018 at 11:38 AM
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    I just finished this install. The radiator is almost even with the frame rails just slightly above. Nice gain in clearance.
     
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  17. Apr 28, 2018 at 7:07 AM
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    You can see from the previous photos that the radiator sits in the frame now a few inches above the bottom of the frame.
    So if you have an automatic you can get the skid plate that is used on the 5 speed that DOES NOT stick
    down the additional 2”.

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    1997tacomav6, Apr 28, 2018
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  18. May 4, 2018 at 1:16 AM
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    This might be a noob question but it looks like the fan shroud cannot be removed without removing the radiator correct? Or am I not seeing or missing something?
     
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  19. May 4, 2018 at 5:28 AM
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    Yup your missing something,
    You install the radiator first then you install the lower radiator hose because it’s a pain to do and then you install the shroud
     
    1997tacomav6, May 4, 2018
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  20. May 4, 2018 at 5:33 AM
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    What fan shroud is the correct one to get for this radiator?
     
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