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Psycho71 · 04-15-2012, 01:26 PM

I've got a Champion (Ebay special) all-welded aluminum radiator on my '71 chevy. It's the 2 row version, and cools it great, been on there more than 5 yrs now. It has a 14" and a 10" shrouded fan set-up on it. I bought the 3 row version for my 85burb, and it cools it just fine as well. It has the factory clutch fan on it. I would not hesitate to buy another Champion radiator.

I will say this though, both of the ones I have had fitment issues. Both sit just fine in the bottom pads/stirrups. Neither one fit right with the factory top hardware. I ended up creating a bracket for each application. I imagine the more well known makers probably fit better though.

04-15-2012, 01:26 PM	#2
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: Aluminum radiators. I've got a Champion (Ebay special) all-welded aluminum radiator on my '71 chevy. It's the 2 row version, and cools it great, been on there more than 5 yrs now. It has a 14" and a 10" shrouded fan set-up on it. I bought the 3 row version for my 85burb, and it cools it just fine as well. It has the factory clutch fan on it. I would not hesitate to buy another Champion radiator. I will say this though, both of the ones I have had fitment issues. Both sit just fine in the bottom pads/stirrups. Neither one fit right with the factory top hardware. I ended up creating a bracket for each application. I imagine the more well known makers probably fit better though. __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!