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Replacement Radiator Options???

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Ace115, Dec 30, 2017.

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  1. Mar 17, 2018 at 9:18 PM
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    OneWheelPeel

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    I just want to make a small update. I ordered the mishimoto radiator, its made in china and its basically as good as any other china radiator. I dont have high hopes.
     
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  2. Mar 19, 2018 at 5:46 AM
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    Been running that one on my 93 for 6 yrs live it cools better. But i also did a reverse flow on the coolant because of the exhaust cross tube right next to the heads.
     
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  3. Mar 19, 2018 at 6:55 PM
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    Champion makes an all aluminum radiator for our trucks
     
    COMAtized99, Mar 19, 2018
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  4. Mar 20, 2018 at 12:37 PM
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    OneWheelPeel

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    Its a great looking unit but I dont need a radiator that is double the price, Rated for 600 horsepower or to look like Liberace climbed under my hood.
     
    OneWheelPeel, Mar 20, 2018
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  5. Mar 20, 2018 at 1:11 PM
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    I bought one but haven’t been able to install it yet.
     
    QMEDJoe, Mar 20, 2018
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  6. Mar 20, 2018 at 2:09 PM
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    I was gonna say, there was a thread on the Champion not too long ago.
     
    zach141b, Mar 20, 2018
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  7. Mar 27, 2019 at 5:36 PM
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    @Timmah!

    I have been looking around for an OEM and all part stores say it is discontinued. Do you know where I could find an OEM?
     
    pullingin, Mar 27, 2019
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  8. Mar 27, 2019 at 8:35 PM
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    The last one I got from Camelback Toyota last year for my 98 4runner was different than the one I bought for 2000 4unner around 5 years ago. The one I got 5 years ago looked identical to my original radiator and it cost around $200. The one I got last year cost only around $120 but it definitely looked different and it felt cheaper. The trans cooler fittings seemed flimsier and the drain no longer had the nice little hole to direct the stream of coolant straight downward. Now it just dribbles out the plastic threads. I guess whoever was the supplier stopped making them for whatever reason. Kind of a bummer. I don't plan on using this radiator for any further than 100k miles and then I'll get another one for extra insurance.
     
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  9. Mar 27, 2019 at 9:19 PM
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    I am going to call Champion tomorrow. Their an hour and 20 minutes away. The Autozone radiator I bought, WILL NOT line up with the original mounting holes (98 taco, 2.4L)... The core alone is 3/8" wider than oem, height is okay at 18-11/16"
     
    Tacoma Cutout, Mar 27, 2019
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  10. Mar 28, 2019 at 6:00 AM
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    I got mine from Amazon. It was like $100 almost 1.5 years ago. Put almost 30k miles through it already. No issues no probalems at all. If I remember correctly the mounting bracket was off by a C-hair. Works great and was cheap. No core charge either!!
     
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  11. Mar 28, 2019 at 6:00 AM
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  12. Mar 28, 2019 at 6:02 AM
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    I also had very good luck with Hawkins radiator (radiator.com I beileve) resonabale and their Warrentees are 50 state valid. Like discount tire. You can take it to any shop on their list to get it replaced under warrantee
     
    Aagill225, Mar 28, 2019
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  13. Mar 28, 2019 at 1:32 PM
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    My last one everything has New Radiators Was from Radiator Barn just how long have they been gone?

    I like my Copper and Brass ones
     
    Wyoming09, Mar 28, 2019
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  14. Jan 19, 2020 at 10:56 AM
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    To avoid the bottom tank exposure you need a radiator for a RWD, I am running the Champion CC1778, for about a year and a half, bought 3 yrs ago. Have heard about some quality control issues on the construction (3 row) with failures happening after about 25-35k miles. So I’m still searching for a possible upgrade, with fingers crossed.
     
    Arctic Taco, Jan 19, 2020
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  15. Jan 19, 2020 at 12:42 PM
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    OME and worth every penny.
    You can't buy OEM any longer. They came with Harrisons. I met a guy a couple weeks ago still running his from '98. To me that would be scarier than a 100 dollar O'Really's.
     
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  16. Jan 19, 2020 at 3:37 PM
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    Replaced mine with a Spectra Premium B1778 for about 100 bucks. Because mine is a MTX I capped off the port that runs to cool ATX(s).
     
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  17. Aug 6, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    question: since i have a stick, mine doesnt have the transmission cooler on bottom. Do i need to look for one without it or just not use it if it comes with one?
     
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  18. Aug 6, 2020 at 12:16 PM
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    Most Aftermarket radiators Come with the Cooler not much you can do it won`t hurt anything.

    If you can find one without the cooler go for it one less then to fail
     
    Wyoming09, Aug 6, 2020
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  19. Aug 6, 2020 at 12:30 PM
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    The stick shift rads will be shorter and have no tranny cooler. I like them better because they dont hang as low. I toss my skid plate the 1st oil change. I prefer a stand alone tranny cooler.
     
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  20. Aug 6, 2020 at 11:16 PM
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    I just installed the Koyorad for a 3rd gen 4runner iny truck. Very happy with it. There's more info about it in the champion rad thread. It doesn't have an internal trans cooler.20200803_184247.jpg
     
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