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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Denunz411, Jul 25, 2015.

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  1. Aug 5, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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    Dalandser

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    Nice. How did you make it work on your truck? Clearance out the hood?
     
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  2. Aug 5, 2017 at 9:44 AM
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    I need the inlet and outlet to switch sides. Since I'll have them moved, I'll get the fill neck moved too.
     
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  3. Aug 19, 2017 at 2:01 PM
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    I don't know if you can see it, but just to the right you can see the marks from the cap hitting.
     
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  4. Aug 19, 2017 at 2:05 PM
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    Thanks man - I got a mishimoto stock replacement for $100 free shipping so I ended up going with that, but in the future this could be an option since I'm going to get a fiberglass hood and that should have less material there. Did you get your CEL codes squared away?
     
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  5. Aug 19, 2017 at 2:10 PM
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    Nope, not yet
     
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  6. Aug 19, 2017 at 3:12 PM
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    I'm running a Full Aluminum Radiator , from Radiator express $300. Meant for the 2.4 but works fine, did have to mod the fan shroud and lower rad hose. Did it fit, no I had to modify the mounts but all in all I love it and don't have to worry about breaking another plastic one.
     
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  7. Sep 8, 2017 at 11:11 AM
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  8. Sep 8, 2017 at 12:20 PM
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    Does anyone know if anything is different between an 01 tacoma 3.4l and 01 4runner 3.4l engine bay?
     
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  9. Jan 30, 2018 at 3:39 AM
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    Just to follow up, I see that Champion is now making a radiator specifically for 95-04 Tacoma's. The item number is CC1778

    There is at least 1 in eBay for just over 200$.

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  10. Jan 30, 2018 at 5:16 AM
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    Keeping an eye on this, seen Champion had a 4runner all aluminum rad, but the measurements (mostly length) were longer.
     
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  11. Jan 30, 2018 at 5:19 AM
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    I wonder if those are worth the extra $100 over the Denso....
     
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  12. Jan 30, 2018 at 6:29 AM
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    Gahhh when I ordered my radiator last year I couldn’t find an aluminum option to save my life and just got another plastic replacement
     
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  13. Jan 30, 2018 at 7:42 AM
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    I'm running the 4runner radiator in my Tacoma. Fits good. Bolts right up, but the fill neck puts the cap right under the hood brace and it rubs. I had the fill neck moved, but understand that's not an option most want to deal with. However, my situation is a little different though...
     
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  14. Jan 30, 2018 at 7:48 AM
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    And for you guys wondering how they hold up. I hit a deer last weekend. The deer caught the bottom tank and bent the radiator. No leaks. I drove it home another 30 minutes. I'll be replacing it soon, but I'm sure a plastic tank would have cracked.

    No other damage to my truck. Thankfully... The deer..... dead AF.
     
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  15. Jan 30, 2018 at 9:34 AM
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    Any "Bambi Burgers" made?

    I too tried to use the Koyo radiator. Turns out that Koyo only has one radiator for the 2002 Tacos, and Toyota used 3 different styles. So the Koyo was sent back, thanks a lot Toyota! :/
     
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    I thought about it, but dude was busted up and spread out pretty good. I figured it would better to leave him.
     
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  17. Jan 30, 2018 at 3:46 PM
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    Couldn't find an aluminum radiator last summer when i replaced mine. How are they performing for you guys?
     
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  18. Feb 2, 2018 at 11:32 AM
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    Super down-low feeler...

    I Work for a custom intercooler and radiator manufacturer in Texas and noticed no one really makes all aluminum rads for our tacos...

    If I get enough intrested I can spring it to the boss about doing some R&D, expanding our product line and potentially offering a TW discount maby...

    Let me know if there is any interest.
     
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    I would be interested in two for our trucks with the inlet and outlet swapped.....
     
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