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Radiator Needed

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Woodcutter, Dec 3, 2024.

  1. Dec 3, 2024 at 10:09 AM
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    Woodcutter

    Woodcutter [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone have experience or advice on the purchase of a new aluminum radiator mfg by any of the following? Champion, American Eagle, Cold Case, LiLand Global?

    1996 TACO automatic 4x4 SR5

    Thanks, appreciated. Woodcutter
     
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  2. Dec 3, 2024 at 10:46 AM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    I have a KoyoRad for several years now, no issue. But KoyoRad don’t have an ATF cooler so you’ll have to run an external cooler. No issue with Toyota coolant unlike the Champion brand.
     
  3. Dec 3, 2024 at 12:24 PM
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    O'Silver_Taco

    O'Silver_Taco Well-Known Member

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    3rz to 2Rz bebuilt block and new heads
    I have the Champ 5yrs out.....
    .....but have to use the old fashion coolant.....peak/Preston


    A denso running the pink stuff........can lose a lot of its cooling ability 6~7yrs out

    coolant6.jpg
     
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  4. Dec 3, 2024 at 7:35 PM
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    MadNachos

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    If I was going aluminum I would only go with one made in the USA. I have been burnt by Chinese made aluminum rads on other vehicles in the past. Crap quality control. My OE rad is still kicking at 24 years.
     

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