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 Radiator upgrade
#945336
05/13/09 06:35 PM
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I have a 1991 Toyota 4x4 pickup with a 5 speed.
I need a radiator with more cooling capacity.
I've read that the aluminum radiators are better than the brass ones, A 1-row aluminum equals a 3-row brass.
Is this true?
Why wont a 6-cylinder radiator work?
Is there a reasonably priced unit for my truck?
Thanks
Ralph
Ralph
1991 Toyota 4x4 Standard Cab Pickup.
engnbldr cam and head.
Doug Thorley Headers
Home Made Cat Backs
30x9.5x15 BF Goodrich All-Terrain M/T KM2
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Re: Radiator upgrade
[Re: Ralph]
#945337
05/13/09 07:40 PM
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Joined: Sep 2005
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I *think* the 6cyl (3.0)uses the same radiator as 2.4l.
Radaitors.com (or is it Radiatorbarn) has a 3-row aluminum one as a pretty good price, and will getit to you very fast.
With 200+ Billion electrical parts, the world most complicated machine is inside your own skull.
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Re: Radiator upgrade
[Re: Ralph]
#945338
05/13/09 09:41 PM
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Joined: Apr 2000
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Roll Me Over
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The biggest problem with an aluminum radiators is fixing them on the trail.
David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA
"Serenity through Sobriety"
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Re: Radiator upgrade
[Re: OOP'S]
#945339
05/14/09 12:57 AM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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Body Damage is Cool
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yep 3.0 will work .. with very "minor" modifications (fan shroud) .. also a 2.4L turbo rad will "bolt in" and work great .. it's a 3 core .
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Re: Radiator upgrade
[Re: Ralph]
#945340
05/16/09 08:07 AM
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Joined: May 2006
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I've read that the aluminum radiators are better than the brass ones, A 1-row aluminum equals a 3-row brass.
Is this true? Depends on who you believe. Seems the way the radiator is constructed has more effect than the material used. Here's one take on the subject, but you can easily find others saying different: http://www.usradiator.com/testing.htmDave
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Re: Radiator upgrade
[Re: RatLabGuy]
#945341
05/16/09 10:25 AM
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Joined: Apr 2002
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I *think* the 6cyl (3.0)uses the same radiator as 2.4l. The 3.0 radiator is bigger, but mounts the same.
More than tread lightly. Leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
'90 X-cab 4.88's 33 BFG AT's, rr ARB, Headers, Ignition upgrade, cold air induction.
'91 X-cab 5.29's 315's BFG MT's, rr ARB, custom bumper and flatbed
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Re: Radiator upgrade
[Re: Snowtoy]
#945342
05/30/09 03:45 AM
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The winner was radiatorbarn.com .
$189.92 for a all metal 3 row radiator delivered.
Thanks for the input.
Ralph
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Re: Radiator upgrade
[Re: Ralph]
#945343
06/06/09 08:35 AM
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Joined: May 2009
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Put in the 3 core radiator.
Nice and quick fix.
Ran it hard this afternoon and it didn't even care.
I was surprised on how much more coolant the radiator held.
Ralph
1991 Toyota 4x4 Standard Cab Pickup.
engnbldr cam and head.
Doug Thorley Headers
Home Made Cat Backs
30x9.5x15 BF Goodrich All-Terrain M/T KM2
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Re: Radiator upgrade
[Re: Ralph]
#945344
06/09/09 03:15 AM
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Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 1,002
Body Damage is Cool
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The winner was radiatorbarn.com .
$189.92 for a all metal 3 row radiator delivered.
Thanks for the input.
Ralph radiatorbarn.com is good!
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Re: Radiator upgrade
[Re: carter]
#945345
06/22/09 08:42 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
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One thing to keep in mind is the fan shroud. The shroud will make a big difference in cooling at low speeds due to more effective airflow through the radiator. Without it you have less consistent/even flow and wasted fan energy.
86 4runner, pro comp AAL, Kayline Soft top, 31's but all stock
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