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Fleabay Aluminum Radiator

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by azgunrunner, Jun 22, 2024.

  1. Jun 22, 2024 at 10:21 AM
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    azgunrunner

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    CSF....its worth the money, do you really want to go cheap on your cooling?
     
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    I hear ya about going cheap on cooling... I was just curious if anyone has used one of these before..

    I'm assuming these "3 row" radiators are using smaller tubing as where CSF and others are using oversized tubing to get 2 rows?
     
  4. Jun 22, 2024 at 10:35 AM
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    Yes, csf is a 2 row, and I agree the 3 row cheapo is more than likely smaller row tubing, I do know CSF tests every one made plus for flow rates.
    CSF being around since the 40's is another reason to spend the higher price. It sure made a difference in my temps even hammering the truck in the desert.

    The cheap O I would guess warranty issues and contacting support is near "0"
     
  5. Jun 22, 2024 at 10:39 AM
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    Any aluminum radiator will work well at first. The cheap ones have shorter life spans before they leak which is ok if you can repair them but if they leak at a fin or you don’t have a tig welder or know a place that fixes them, it’s kind of not a good choice based on the price of buying one twice plus the labor of replacing it.
     
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    You mean like how it’s cheap to manufacture and came with a cheap radiator
     

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