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Mrturner1 · 02-28-2016, 01:22 AM

I found this while cruisin for parts on my engine build. It's fully aluminum and 3 core, with an auxiliary trans cooler. All the aluminum radiators I've prices are 400-600 bucks so what gives? Is this too good to be true or what?

Thanks guys
Matt

Mrturner1 · 02-28-2016, 01:23 AM

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sduckworth13 · 02-28-2016, 01:37 AM

Seems like a great deal. I bought my Champion radiator only because of a forum members review after he installed it. I didn't want to risk the radiator needing some fabricating of brackets and wanted to make sure I could use the new reproduction fan shroud I had bought. I bought a Champion 2 core for 67-72 Chevy trucks and I'm very happy with it.

WTF? · 02-28-2016, 02:34 AM

I have a Champion in my Z06, and put one in my buddies 67 ford. No regrets, fit was fine.

72bowtiestepper · 02-28-2016, 11:40 AM

If you get this one....please review it for the rest of us mrturner1....sounds almost too good to be true for that price with free shipping too.

**Grumpy old man** · 02-28-2016, 12:37 PM

Go with the Champion it's already been proven to work and fit correctly ! there only like $229.00 if I remember right ? is it worth your time and effort to not buy the one everyone says works for a few bucks more ? make sure whatever you buy has the Auto trans cooling mounts many lower cost radiators don't .

Money_pit · 02-28-2016, 02:36 PM

I also got the champion radiator and electric fans and shroud and you can't beat the price. All welded no epoxy. Excellent bang for your buck

Mrturner1 · 02-28-2016, 04:37 PM

http://https://youtu.be/9YtO9YI-Vjs

Well I couldn't find ANY reviews other than this. Looks like it's rebuilt with not a lot of quality control. It's only one review, but even the yellow paper they sent him that asks about product and service was already filled out for him. It's tempting to chance it for the price, but I think I'll spend the extra 100 bucks and get the Champion 3 core aluminum

EDIT: I can't get the link to work. It's on YouTube under "EBay aluminum radiator fail" sorry guys I'm not computer savvy

GRX · 02-29-2016, 06:46 PM

Here is the Ebay item # - 252157843020

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252157843020...020%26_rdc%3D1

Several reviews of 3 row aluminum radiators from that seller within the past month. All positive except one that was damaged during shipping.

May pick one up for my '69 GTO for a spare. Know they are compatible because I installed one from my Pontiac stash in my '69 c10 a few months back.

indymachinist · 02-29-2016, 06:52 PM

It's probably fresh off the boat from China.

**leddzepp** · 02-29-2016, 07:29 PM

I used a Champion CC369, 3 core all aluminum radiator. Fits great, cools great, looks great. Other members had positive reviews of the EC369, which is the 2 core equivalent, so that is why I bought it. $227 shipped to my door from Jegs. I plan on buying another one when the 68 needs a new radiator.

72bowtiestepper · 03-03-2016, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I used a Champion CC369, 3 core all aluminum radiator. Fits great, cools great, looks great. Other members had positive reviews of the EC369, which is the 2 core equivalent, so that is why I bought it. $227 shipped to my door from Jegs. I plan on buying another one when the 68 needs a new radiator.

I just got the new Jegs flyer...The EC369 for 67-72 GM trucks w/28" core is listed for $175.99 w/ free shipping. Has anyone used this radiator & does it fit the stock rad. brackets top & bottom without modification ??
This is listed as a 2-core good for 400 HP.

sduckworth13 · 03-03-2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 72bowtiestepper

I just got the new Jegs flyer...The EC369 for 67-72 GM trucks w/28" core is listed for $175.99 w/ free shipping. Has anyone used this radiator & does it fit the stock rad. brackets top & bottom without modification ??
This is listed as a 2-core good for 400 HP.

I have that radiator. It is excellent. It really is a nice radiator that's cool very well and fits perfect.

csfields · 03-03-2016, 02:43 PM

Are you guys using stock 4 row brackets?

GASoline71 · 03-03-2016, 03:46 PM

I have an ebay special 2 row aluminum radiator in my rig. It's worked perfectly, even in stop and go traffic in 90 degree heat.

I did have to use 4 row top and bottom radiator brackets.

Gary

sduckworth13 · 03-03-2016, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by csfields

Are you guys using stock 4 row brackets?

I was able to reuse the standard brackets. The 4 core brackets were way to big for this 2 core Champion radiator. I just shaved the rubber cushions down a bit.

Dirt's72 · 03-03-2016, 06:13 PM

Has anyone used one in a big block? If so and what is the part number?

BCOWANWHEELS · 03-03-2016, 07:29 PM

Rockauto spectra premium for me..............

Andy4639 · 03-03-2016, 08:00 PM

This is the one I bought! $155.00 free shipping!
It works good. I put in last summer with no problems at all.
They had been sold out of them and their E bay store was like $599.00 price but I just checked it and it's back to the regular price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Rows-alumi...mtr&rmvSB=true

72MARIO · 03-03-2016, 08:18 PM

Andy any pitcures of it installed ? I am Looking for a factory fit rad.

Andy4639 · 03-03-2016, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 72MARIO

Andy any pitcures of it installed ? I am Looking for a factory fit rad.

Mine not 100% factory install since I have the LS motor.I also have done away with the upper mounts.

72bowtiestepper · 03-04-2016, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sduckworth13

I was able to reuse the standard brackets. The 4 core brackets were way to big for this 2 core Champion radiator. I just shaved the rubber cushions down a bit.

Thanks for that info. sduckworth13 !.....this 2 core has the trans cooler also, correct ? Your stepper looks awesome.

sduckworth13 · 03-04-2016, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 72bowtiestepper

Thanks for that info. sduckworth13 !.....this 2 core has the trans cooler also, correct ? Your stepper looks awesome.

Your welcome. Yes this does have the ports on the passenger side of the radiator for the transmission lines. I'm eventually going to a 700R4, but have a 4 speed in my truck right now. Thank you for the compliment too.

Mrturner1 · 03-04-2016, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Mine not 100% factory install since I have the LS motor.I also have done away with the upper mounts.

Andy where did you get that nice aluminum peice that goes over the radiator? Got a pic a little further away so you can see the whole thing? Man Andy that truck is cool

Fldawg · 03-04-2016, 01:39 PM

I have one of those rads,or close to it lasted about 3 years before it started leaking, I also bought off of ebay, the leak started a day before I was going to crusing the coast,put some K seal in it and it's still good, I think the bottoms are alittle thin in the metal dept.
mine cost me $199

02-28-2016, 01:22 AM	#1
Mrturner1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Colfax California Posts: 1,644	Alum radiator GREAT price, tell me what you think I found this while cruisin for parts on my engine build. It's fully aluminum and 3 core, with an auxiliary trans cooler. All the aluminum radiators I've prices are 400-600 bucks so what gives? Is this too good to be true or what? Thanks guys Matt Attached Images

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02-28-2016, 01:37 AM	#3
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Alum radiator GREAT price, tell me what you think Seems like a great deal. I bought my Champion radiator only because of a forum members review after he installed it. I didn't want to risk the radiator needing some fabricating of brackets and wanted to make sure I could use the new reproduction fan shroud I had bought. I bought a Champion 2 core for 67-72 Chevy trucks and I'm very happy with it. __________________ Scott

02-28-2016, 02:34 AM	#4
WTF? Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 27	Re: Alum radiator GREAT price, tell me what you think I have a Champion in my Z06, and put one in my buddies 67 ford. No regrets, fit was fine.

02-28-2016, 11:40 AM	#5
72bowtiestepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 684	Re: Alum radiator GREAT price, tell me what you think If you get this one....please review it for the rest of us mrturner1....sounds almost too good to be true for that price with free shipping too.

02-28-2016, 12:37 PM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Alum radiator GREAT price, tell me what you think Go with the Champion it's already been proven to work and fit correctly ! there only like $229.00 if I remember right ? is it worth your time and effort to not buy the one everyone says works for a few bucks more ? make sure whatever you buy has the Auto trans cooling mounts many lower cost radiators don't . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

02-28-2016, 02:36 PM	#7
Money_pit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 131	Re: Alum radiator GREAT price, tell me what you think I also got the champion radiator and electric fans and shroud and you can't beat the price. All welded no epoxy. Excellent bang for your buck __________________ 71 C10 Finally took a leap and did the 5.3 4l80e swap. Running the Holley Terminator Xmax. Still working bugs out.

02-28-2016, 04:37 PM	#8
Mrturner1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Colfax California Posts: 1,644	Re: Alum radiator GREAT price, tell me what you think http://https://youtu.be/9YtO9YI-Vjs Well I couldn't find ANY reviews other than this. Looks like it's rebuilt with not a lot of quality control. It's only one review, but even the yellow paper they sent him that asks about product and service was already filled out for him. It's tempting to chance it for the price, but I think I'll spend the extra 100 bucks and get the Champion 3 core aluminum EDIT: I can't get the link to work. It's on YouTube under "EBay aluminum radiator fail" sorry guys I'm not computer savvy

02-29-2016, 06:46 PM	#9
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Here is the Ebay item # - 252157843020 http://www.ebay.com/itm/252157843020...020%26_rdc%3D1 Several reviews of 3 row aluminum radiators from that seller within the past month. All positive except one that was damaged during shipping. May pick one up for my '69 GTO for a spare. Know they are compatible because I installed one from my Pontiac stash in my '69 c10 a few months back. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

02-29-2016, 06:52 PM	#10
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: Alum radiator GREAT price, tell me what you think It's probably fresh off the boat from China. __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build

02-29-2016, 07:29 PM	#11
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,020	Re: Alum radiator GREAT price, tell me what you think I used a Champion CC369, 3 core all aluminum radiator. Fits great, cools great, looks great. Other members had positive reviews of the EC369, which is the 2 core equivalent, so that is why I bought it. $227 shipped to my door from Jegs. I plan on buying another one when the 68 needs a new radiator. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

03-03-2016, 02:43 PM	#14
csfields Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Elizabethtown, Kentucky Posts: 322	Re: Alum radiator GREAT price, tell me what you think Are you guys using stock 4 row brackets? __________________ Thanks, Casey 71 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 PS, PB The Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584045 The Brake Upgrade http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695699

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Dirt's72 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,106	Re: Alum radiator GREAT price, tell me what you think Has anyone used one in a big block? If so and what is the part number?

03-03-2016, 07:29 PM	#18
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Alum radiator GREAT price, tell me what you think Rockauto spectra premium for me.............. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

03-03-2016, 08:00 PM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Alum radiator GREAT price, tell me what you think This is the one I bought! $155.00 free shipping! It works good. I put in last summer with no problems at all. They had been sold out of them and their E bay store was like $599.00 price but I just checked it and it's back to the regular price. http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Rows-alumi...mtr&rmvSB=true __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 03-03-2016 at 08:18 PM.



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72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Alum radiator GREAT price, tell me what you think Andy any pitcures of it installed ? I am Looking for a factory fit rad. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-04-2016, 01:39 PM	#25
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Alum radiator GREAT price, tell me what you think I have one of those rads,or close to it lasted about 3 years before it started leaking, I also bought off of ebay, the leak started a day before I was going to crusing the coast,put some K seal in it and it's still good, I think the bottoms are alittle thin in the metal dept. mine cost me $199 __________________ "Send in the clowns the goats are loose"

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