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    Offline mjb765

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    Need a Radiator
    « on: June 04, 2011 - 10:39:11 PM »
    My 71 340  challenger needs a new radiator and I am looking for better than stock. It runs a little too hot in traffic in the summer. Anybody have any ideas and brands--I see so many aluminum units ranging from $250-$800..it's confusing.....

    Anybody use the Champion Aluminum radiators I see advertised on Moparts?
    « Last Edit: June 04, 2011 - 10:46:42 PM by mjb765 »
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    Offline Milkmann

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    Re: Need a Radiator
    « Reply #1 on: June 04, 2011 - 10:48:13 PM »
    It's Just My Opinion, but if your old rad wasn't flowing like it should, a new one would be a big improvement. I would think that a new stock radiator with a fan shroud or a good electric fan should give you adequate cooling.

    If you want aluminum, then get aluminum....but I don't think it would be necessary.

    You said you wanted better than stock....I guess I'm saying that stock working like it should would probably be somewhat better than the 'stock' you have experienced.
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    Re: Need a Radiator
    « Reply #2 on: June 05, 2011 - 01:26:33 AM »
    Quote from: mjb765 on June 04, 2011 - 10:39:11 PM
    My 71 340  challenger needs a new radiator and I am looking for better than stock. It runs a little too hot in traffic in the summer. Anybody have any ideas and brands--I see so many aluminum units ranging from $250-$800..it's confusing.....

    Anybody use the Champion Aluminum radiators I see advertised on Moparts?

    Champion is the way to go..  no need to spend a lot of money.  It dropped right in and works GREAT!

    I bought mine from a Mopar guy in Mereno Valley (Riverside)  Email Craig Durham at craigibc@yahoo.com

    Or call 760-267-1301

    I got an email response at 10PM... 5 minutes after sending a note to him.  He was working on his Mopar.  It shipped the next morning.

    Alan

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    Offline barracuda7199

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    Re: Need a Radiator
    « Reply #3 on: June 05, 2011 - 07:48:51 AM »
    i have a champion rad coming from craig as well. it will arrive on monday and i can't wait. my rad is the one with the aluminum shroud and 2 12" fans
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    Offline mjb765

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    Re: Need a Radiator
    « Reply #4 on: June 05, 2011 - 09:08:51 AM »
    Quote from: barracuda7199 on June 05, 2011 - 07:48:51 AM
    i have a champion rad coming from craig as well. it will arrive on monday and i can't wait. my rad is the one with the aluminum shroud and 2 12" fans

    How much did that cost with the fans..and does it comes with everything to hook them up? Temp sensor, etc?
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    Offline 500Stroker

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    Re: Need a Radiator
    « Reply #5 on: June 05, 2011 - 02:36:50 PM »
    X2 on the Champion rad.  Ya can't beat the price and performance.
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    Offline barracuda7199

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    Re: Need a Radiator
    « Reply #6 on: June 06, 2011 - 03:14:00 PM »
    i got the rad from the guy on moparts as well. it was $385.00 shipped to my door. doesnt come with a temp switch but they aren't to expensive. i will post a pic later when i get off work.
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    Offline mjb765

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    Re: Need a Radiator
    « Reply #7 on: June 06, 2011 - 09:39:11 PM »
    Quote from: barracuda7199 on June 06, 2011 - 03:14:00 PM
    i got the rad from the guy on moparts as well. it was $385.00 shipped to my door. doesnt come with a temp switch but they aren't to expensive. i will post a pic later when i get off work.

    Thanks...looking forward to seeing it.
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    Offline barracuda7199

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    Re: Need a Radiator
    « Reply #8 on: June 07, 2011 - 09:06:54 PM »
    i haven't had the time to assemble it yet i am going to bolt the fans to the shroud then bolt the shroud to the rad. it will need something to seal the top and bottom of the shroud. i also ordered a thermostatic switch from summit to control the fans hopefully i can get it installed friday.

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    Re: Need a Radiator
    « Reply #9 on: June 07, 2011 - 10:15:36 PM »
    I think I will order the Champion 3 row and use the stock fan setup and see how that works. I guess I could always go to electric fans later if I decide to. Thanks for the help.
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    Offline barracuda7199

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    Re: Need a Radiator
    « Reply #10 on: June 07, 2011 - 10:59:59 PM »
    i had just the rad with a stock fan last year ran great good and cool. then a 440source water pump that was nearly new with just driving around the yard time on it. took a dump on me warped the shaft due to bad bearings made the fan wobble and gouge a huge hole in a week old radiator. that was the last of there products i have and will buy. this time i went with the fans and shroud to get away from the stock fan.
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    Brandon

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    Offline mjb765

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    Re: Need a Radiator
    « Reply #11 on: June 07, 2011 - 11:11:17 PM »
    Quote from: barracuda7199 on June 07, 2011 - 10:59:59 PM
    i had just the rad with a stock fan last year ran great good and cool. then a 440source water pump that was nearly new with just driving around the yard time on it. took a dump on me warped the shaft due to bad bearings made the fan wobble and gouge a huge hole in a week old radiator. that was the last of there products i have and will buy. this time i went with the fans and shroud to get away from the stock fan.

    I can't blame you after that experience!
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    Re: Need a Radiator
    « Reply #12 on: June 10, 2011 - 07:59:35 AM »
    Quote from: mjb765 on June 07, 2011 - 10:15:36 PM
    I think I will order the Champion 3 row and use the stock fan setup and see how that works. I guess I could always go to electric fans later if I decide to. Thanks for the help.

    Give me a shout - I am a distributor for Champion Cooling as well :)
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    Re: Need a Radiator
    « Reply #13 on: June 10, 2011 - 08:41:13 AM »
    Wish i would have known that Gary.
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    Brandon

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    Re: Need a Radiator
    « Reply #14 on: June 10, 2011 - 09:00:47 AM »
    Quote from: ChallengerGary on June 10, 2011 - 07:59:35 AM
    Give me a shout - I am a distributor for Champion Cooling as well :)

    Gary, I'll be talking to you pretty quick. needing a new rad, probobaly 4 row.

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