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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

    4 vote(s)
    10.8%
  2. Radiator core failed 10k

    4 vote(s)
    10.8%
  3. Radiator core failed 15k

    1 vote(s)
    2.7%
  4. Happy with radiator?

    18 vote(s)
    48.6%
  5. Radiator defect when new?

    5 vote(s)
    13.5%
  6. Radiator failed after 25k

    5 vote(s)
    13.5%
  1. Jun 7, 2018 at 11:53 AM
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  2. Jun 7, 2018 at 11:58 AM
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    They'll never get me!!!! NEVER!!!!
     
  3. Jun 7, 2018 at 12:06 PM
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    I've done a mod or two
    This is tempting even though I don't think I have any need for it. I run 194 at the hottest and I touched 197-203 in 112 degree weather with the AC on in stop and go, but that might not be normal as I forgot to fill my burp tank after I filled the rad last time so it was a wee bit low. Went right back to 186 on the highway either way though
     
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  4. Jun 7, 2018 at 3:42 PM
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    I got to Louisiana. A 12 hour ride. She kept at 186.6*-190* cool as a cucumber! :broccoli:
     
  5. Jun 8, 2018 at 12:53 PM
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    1997tacomav6

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    This has to be up there as one of my best upgrades for the dollar.
    It’s 97 degress outside and the engine is as cool as a cucumber pushing 186°-188°
    with AC on full at 75 mph with a 185 stat. What more could anyone ask for.

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  6. Jun 8, 2018 at 1:23 PM
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    1997tacomav6

    1997tacomav6 [OP] V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger,Haltech,meth, 750k

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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger, 1.9” pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC TRD supercharger,(MUST DO) TRD supercharger ported, every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 2” pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks nerf bars, add a leaf for rear springs trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel,
    Well looks like these are all sold out for now, geee I wonder why, :), none on eBay and the company says out of stock.
    I just talked to the guy and Will not have any more for 3 months,
    There is one left in the back George says.
    So if you need one now call ASAP or wait 3 more months.


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  7. Jun 8, 2018 at 3:09 PM
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  8. Jun 9, 2018 at 4:49 PM
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  9. Jun 14, 2018 at 6:39 AM
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    1997tacomav6 [OP] V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger,Haltech,meth, 750k

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    all gone
     
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  10. Jun 14, 2018 at 7:39 AM
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    How do I get my scangauge II to pull coolant temps? I have it pulling AT temps already.
     
  11. Jun 14, 2018 at 4:38 PM
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    The two top white buttons on either side just keep pressing till the engine temp shows, that’s all very easy
    You can pick engine temp as one and intake temp as another on one of the 4 buttons

    You DONT need to down load anything for temps


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  12. Jun 17, 2018 at 11:31 PM
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    Installed my radiator today, Only thing missing is the fan shroud. Took the truck out today and it ran 200-206 (without fan shroud). Out side temp was 83f. Not sure what temp truck ran at before. I’m guessing temp will drop down once shroud is installed.
    One thing I do want to mention during the install I had to get a driffrent lower hose. This was because my truck is auto and the champ radiator is smaller (more like the manual). I had a hard time finding the correct hose to fit. Finally I found that the 85 4runner manual transmission hose was the one I needed. Well here are some pics Incase anyone has same issue.

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  13. Jun 18, 2018 at 2:15 AM
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    any pics of the lower radiator hose installed?

    whats the update with the shroud on?

    thanks for sharing
     
  14. Jun 18, 2018 at 7:48 AM
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    1997tacomav6

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    Mmm the Gates 22120 model hose should have worked with a few cuts for trimming.
    Stock lower hose will not work

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  15. Jun 18, 2018 at 10:32 AM
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    Is that 4runner rad you linked to eBay the same one?
     
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  16. Jun 18, 2018 at 11:09 AM
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    That’s the one that worked for me.
     
  17. Jun 18, 2018 at 12:13 PM
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    1997tacomav6

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    Mine is the Tacoma radiator NOT the 4Runner model,
    The 4Runner model might fit the 2001-2004 tacoma as the hood is different,
    Will NOT fit the 96-2000 hood style.
    But will take more to install it, it’s a lot taller and will need a auto skid plate and the auto shroud too I believe as the radiator will hang down more.
     
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  18. Jun 18, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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    i would like to see what it looks like with this other radiator hose.

    thanks
     
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  19. Jun 19, 2018 at 8:52 AM
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    Ill get you a pic later today.
     
  20. Jun 25, 2018 at 8:39 PM
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    BlackPearl

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    Here is a pic of the hose at the bottom of the radiator. It’s a little wet from earlier when I opened up the radiator cap. Still looking for the radiator shroud.

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