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Want2Run · 06-10-2013, 02:15 PM

http://www.performancecooling.com/se...5-86-87/Detail

This is the radiator I think I am going to buy for my 85' c10 does anyone know anything about champion radiators like opinions feedback or anyone ever bought one?

Domer · 06-10-2013, 02:34 PM

yes, i have one in my truck.. its an inch too tall.. i solved the problem bu using 72 C10 upper mounts, but i cant confirm that it will clear a hood. ( as im not running one with my blower motor)

Want2Run · 06-10-2013, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Domer

yes, i have one in my truck.. its an inch too tall.. i solved the problem bu using 72 C10 upper mounts, but i cant confirm that it will clear a hood. ( as im not running one with my blower motor)

The dimensions on this one is a little shorter then the one I have, ( doesn't seem to be stock) but do you have any problems with it? Does it seem to be a good radiator?

Domer · 06-10-2013, 03:56 PM

quality wise it looks good.. but i havent ran it yet. i should be starting the new engine this week hopefully.. waiting on a damn fuel pump right now.

csdineley · 06-10-2013, 06:24 PM

I've ran one in my truck for about year and a half now. Haven't had any problems with it.

KevinD85 · 06-10-2013, 07:50 PM

interested in this as well. that's a lot cheaper then other ones I've been looking at.
wondering if it will work if you have ac. I'll shoot them an email.
I want to get rid of my green stocker when I do my built up 350.

csdineley · 06-10-2013, 07:57 PM

I also have A/C and still fits well.

KevinD85 · 06-10-2013, 08:15 PM

did you keep the clutch fan or do an electric setup?

csdineley · 06-10-2013, 09:02 PM

I have the clutch fan on there for now. I did pick up a Mark VIII fan from the Junk Yard. Still haven't figured out want to do for a shroud.

Want2Run · 06-11-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by csdineley

I've ran one in my truck for about year and a half now. Haven't had any problems with it.

So otherwise It should be something I should jump on and get because it is well worth the money?

Jabes1 · 06-11-2013, 02:11 PM

Its an awesome radiator, I had some overcooling issues in the winter with mine, but that's about it. Just an FYI the 67-72 radiators fit too. I purchased 76-72 year and it fits like a glove. I bought mine off of eBay and saved some money.... might be worth a look for you.

bohmankid · 06-11-2013, 03:24 PM

I bought my Champion radiator with 2 e-fans last year. Still keeps the truck cool, and the fans are still working.

Domer · 06-11-2013, 04:30 PM

I bought the 3 row with dual electrics and shroud. the shroud and fans fit nicely.

KevinD85 · 06-11-2013, 06:37 PM

where did you get the fans and shroud?

dieseldawg142 · 06-11-2013, 07:15 PM

on my 3rd season with mine- no issues at all. clutch fan & stock shroud, actually runs cooler then with the stock ratty 4 row. loaded for camping at 14,000 lbs, needle has never gone over 195, & no matter which way i leave my house, i'm climbing over mountains

Domer · 06-12-2013, 08:50 AM

ebay package deal.. $389 free shipping for radiator, aluminum shoud precut and bent, and 2 electric fans..

rcrahn · 06-12-2013, 08:58 AM

champion....seems to get mixed reviews if you search the forum. made in china. why not buy american made? like griffin....or others....just saying

Want2Run · 06-28-2013, 10:58 AM

I have ordered mine now and seems to be doing fine, some fitting issues to short but rigged it up and getting custom brackets made (courtesy of my friends workplace lol) and it seems to be doing great hasn't left 185 yet. Thanks for all the help guys,

Jabes1 · 06-28-2013, 11:47 AM

Curious as to what fitting issues you had? The one I purchased slipped right in with no problems, and utilized the factory isolators and mounts.

Want2Run · 06-28-2013, 12:17 PM

I ordered the one for 84-87 and it was too short for factory brackets that hold it in place do not work. its about an inch short (which I easily rigged and fixed for moment) everything else is perfect.

06-10-2013, 02:15 PM	#1
Want2Run Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Parkersburg, WV Posts: 42	3 row champion aluminum radiator http://www.performancecooling.com/se...5-86-87/Detail This is the radiator I think I am going to buy for my 85' c10 does anyone know anything about champion radiators like opinions feedback or anyone ever bought one? __________________ Vette 350 Dropped 85 C10, NOS Equipped. 62 Nova Wagon 355, Heidts front end, Pushing 500 1984 Cutlass Supreme 350 1999 Tahoe 1990 B2200 Mazda(gas getter)

06-10-2013, 02:34 PM	#2
Domer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lakeside, Ca. Posts: 320	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator yes, i have one in my truck.. its an inch too tall.. i solved the problem bu using 72 C10 upper mounts, but i cant confirm that it will clear a hood. ( as im not running one with my blower motor)

06-10-2013, 03:56 PM	#4
Domer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lakeside, Ca. Posts: 320	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator quality wise it looks good.. but i havent ran it yet. i should be starting the new engine this week hopefully.. waiting on a damn fuel pump right now.

06-10-2013, 06:24 PM	#5
csdineley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Morgantown, Wv Posts: 294	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator I've ran one in my truck for about year and a half now. Haven't had any problems with it.

06-10-2013, 07:50 PM	#6
KevinD85 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: plaistow NH Posts: 91	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator interested in this as well. that's a lot cheaper then other ones I've been looking at. wondering if it will work if you have ac. I'll shoot them an email. I want to get rid of my green stocker when I do my built up 350. __________________ 1986 chevy k10 silverado rust free from oregon 350 crate big cam,headers and 2.5" duals with an x pipe. 2001 subaru 2.5 rs with a full wrx sti swap track car project 1991 Lexus Ls400 rwd drift toy 2012 lexus is350 awd daily driver

06-10-2013, 07:57 PM	#7
csdineley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Morgantown, Wv Posts: 294	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator I also have A/C and still fits well.

06-10-2013, 08:15 PM	#8
KevinD85 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: plaistow NH Posts: 91	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator did you keep the clutch fan or do an electric setup? __________________ 1986 chevy k10 silverado rust free from oregon 350 crate big cam,headers and 2.5" duals with an x pipe. 2001 subaru 2.5 rs with a full wrx sti swap track car project 1991 Lexus Ls400 rwd drift toy 2012 lexus is350 awd daily driver

06-10-2013, 09:02 PM	#9
csdineley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Morgantown, Wv Posts: 294	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator I have the clutch fan on there for now. I did pick up a Mark VIII fan from the Junk Yard. Still haven't figured out want to do for a shroud.

06-11-2013, 02:11 PM	#11
Jabes1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Apple Valley, CA Posts: 275	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator Its an awesome radiator, I had some overcooling issues in the winter with mine, but that's about it. Just an FYI the 67-72 radiators fit too. I purchased 76-72 year and it fits like a glove. I bought mine off of eBay and saved some money.... might be worth a look for you.

06-11-2013, 03:24 PM	#12
bohmankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 520	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator I bought my Champion radiator with 2 e-fans last year. Still keeps the truck cool, and the fans are still working. __________________ My 1985 GMC 4x4 LS swap build thread R.I.P. My 1978 Big Ten, Big Block build thread Moby: My Chevy 4x4 ls swap build thread

06-11-2013, 04:30 PM	#13
Domer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lakeside, Ca. Posts: 320	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator I bought the 3 row with dual electrics and shroud. the shroud and fans fit nicely.

06-11-2013, 06:37 PM	#14
KevinD85 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: plaistow NH Posts: 91	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator where did you get the fans and shroud? __________________ 1986 chevy k10 silverado rust free from oregon 350 crate big cam,headers and 2.5" duals with an x pipe. 2001 subaru 2.5 rs with a full wrx sti swap track car project 1991 Lexus Ls400 rwd drift toy 2012 lexus is350 awd daily driver

06-11-2013, 07:15 PM	#15
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,817	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator on my 3rd season with mine- no issues at all. clutch fan & stock shroud, actually runs cooler then with the stock ratty 4 row. loaded for camping at 14,000 lbs, needle has never gone over 195, & no matter which way i leave my house, i'm climbing over mountains

06-12-2013, 08:50 AM	#16
Domer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lakeside, Ca. Posts: 320	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator ebay package deal.. $389 free shipping for radiator, aluminum shoud precut and bent, and 2 electric fans..

06-12-2013, 08:58 AM	#17
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator champion....seems to get mixed reviews if you search the forum. made in china. why not buy american made? like griffin....or others....just saying



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06-28-2013, 10:58 AM	#18
Want2Run Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Parkersburg, WV Posts: 42	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator I have ordered mine now and seems to be doing fine, some fitting issues to short but rigged it up and getting custom brackets made (courtesy of my friends workplace lol) and it seems to be doing great hasn't left 185 yet. Thanks for all the help guys, __________________ Vette 350 Dropped 85 C10, NOS Equipped. 62 Nova Wagon 355, Heidts front end, Pushing 500 1984 Cutlass Supreme 350 1999 Tahoe 1990 B2200 Mazda(gas getter)

06-28-2013, 11:47 AM	#19
Jabes1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Apple Valley, CA Posts: 275	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator Curious as to what fitting issues you had? The one I purchased slipped right in with no problems, and utilized the factory isolators and mounts.

06-28-2013, 12:17 PM	#20
Want2Run Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Parkersburg, WV Posts: 42	Re: 3 row champion aluminum radiator I ordered the one for 84-87 and it was too short for factory brackets that hold it in place do not work. its about an inch short (which I easily rigged and fixed for moment) everything else is perfect. __________________ Vette 350 Dropped 85 C10, NOS Equipped. 62 Nova Wagon 355, Heidts front end, Pushing 500 1984 Cutlass Supreme 350 1999 Tahoe 1990 B2200 Mazda(gas getter)

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