Manual raditor

I’m in the process of replacing the 340f transmission with a 150f and the radiator is already on its way out. I need some opinions on whether to swap to a hard to find manual radiator or go back with a short auto radiator (probably a denso) and just block off the trans cooler inlet and outlets. Thanks in advance!

 

I'm not aware of any disadvantage in using a regular/auto radiator. Go with what's cheap and easy.

 

That’s what I was leaning towards but was hoping someone had a source for a good manual radiator. My search has come up either empty or expensive

 

I had the same dilema and my guy at O' Reilly told me that his suppliers only make radiators for automatics as making 2 differernt radiators costs too much for a low volumn product as a manual trans only radiator. Now, this is O'reillys, NAPA, Auto Zone etc might have different suppliers.

 

Go with the auto radiator because it’s taller 2” and will give you better cooling power when it’s 100 degrees outside.
Because of the aluminum heads and the head gasket blowing ( from too much heat) you want all the cooling power available

 

Just get one of these:

http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyo...6-with-solid-axle-swap-sas-radiator-1774.html

 

I just use a Copper Brass Radiator made for the 3.0 early 90`s

Modified the Tacoma brackets and the lower hose .

I used this on my 92 4Runner 3.4 and then put one in the Tacoma.

I had them for quite a few years now no cooling issues then I am not off roading in 120 degree heat

Pretty sure most of the lower end radiators come with the trans cooler just easier to make one that works in both applications