Test Fit Champion Radiator in my '72 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bwl101 · 01-13-2022, 04:21 PM

For anyone looking for a replacement radiator. I did some searching on the site, but no clear answer as to how this radiator fit with factory basic mounts.
'72 2WD V8 no A/C. Fits like a glove using the original factory radiator mounts. I will have to replace the lower mounts as the metal sleeve around the rubber is basically gone due to rust! Trans cooler lines line up too! Got a Champion CC369 3 Row Aluminum one. Hard to beat for $279 shipped with a lifetime warranty.

**leddzepp** · 01-13-2022, 04:37 PM

I’ve used two of them, very happy no complaints.

bwl101 · 01-13-2022, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I’ve used two of them, very happy no complaints.

Awesome, glad to hear. It seemed when I came across this one in threads they talked about modifying the mounts because it didn't seat right and other info like that. I was impressed with how easily it went in. Also couldn't beat it for the price. Factory style ones for over $400 with a 90 day warranty. Got this one for $279 shipped and carry a lifetime warranty.

Larry S · 01-13-2022, 05:59 PM

Ive got the ls one in my truck. I did do a slight trim to the bottom of the top mounts. The edges of metal mount were touching the side radiator tanks. It may never have given a problem but just to be safe.
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FRCvette · 01-13-2022, 09:13 PM

I have had the champion in my ls powered truck for about 3 weeks now. Fit great and runs cool always,

bwl101 · 01-13-2022, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry S

Ive got the ls one in my truck. I did do a slight trim to the bottom of the top mounts. The edges of metal mount were touching the side radiator tanks. It may never have given a problem but just to be safe.
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I wonder if that radiator is slightly larger, the LS one is a 4 row right?

01-13-2022, 04:21 PM	#1
bwl101 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SC Posts: 122	Test Fit Champion Radiator in my '72 For anyone looking for a replacement radiator. I did some searching on the site, but no clear answer as to how this radiator fit with factory basic mounts. '72 2WD V8 no A/C. Fits like a glove using the original factory radiator mounts. I will have to replace the lower mounts as the metal sleeve around the rubber is basically gone due to rust! Trans cooler lines line up too! Got a Champion CC369 3 Row Aluminum one. Hard to beat for $279 shipped with a lifetime warranty. Attached Images __________________ '72 C10 Long Bed Stepside Putting my Grandfather's truck back on the road: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=829659

01-13-2022, 04:37 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Test Fit Champion Radiator in my '72 I’ve used two of them, very happy no complaints. __________________ 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

01-13-2022, 05:59 PM	#4
Larry S Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gainesville Ga Posts: 210	Re: Test Fit Champion Radiator in my '72 Ive got the ls one in my truck. I did do a slight trim to the bottom of the top mounts. The edges of metal mount were touching the side radiator tanks. It may never have given a problem but just to be safe. Posted via Mobile Device

01-13-2022, 09:13 PM	#5
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: Test Fit Champion Radiator in my '72 I have had the champion in my ls powered truck for about 3 weeks now. Fit great and runs cool always, __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb



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