Posted By: krw71ragtop
Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/11/11 12:09 AM
I need a radiator for a 74' Scamp small block. A moparts member in California has an ad for aluminum radiators in the A-body parts for sale section for a reasonable price. Just wondering if anyone has tried these radiators ? Are they made in the USA ? How was the fit ?
Thanks
Posted By: autoxcuda
Re: Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/11/11 12:47 AM
I have a 4 core I bought from Craig. Shipped out real quick. Works great so far. But it will not bolt on a stock fan shroud.
I don't have a fan shroud yet and I've idled in stop and go under 10 mph traffic on the 405 freeway for 20 minutes and didn't get hot with my stroker 416 ~425hp motor. The temp gauge moved a little, but didn't get hot. Once it got some airflow went back to dead on 160. A shroud would take care of it.
Posted By: terzmo
Re: Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/11/11 02:05 AM
I have 2 on 2 different B bodies and the shroud fit on nicely. Can't confirm A body. Also have a few friends with champion rads and they are very satisfied. Great bang for the buck
Posted By: bordin34
Re: Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/11/11 03:32 AM
I bought one from the guy you are talking about. I had it within a couple days. I had to drill new mounting holes which tool about 5 minutes. As said before the factory shroud will not fit but I've been fine without it. Mine is a 2-core 26" for a 74 318 Valiant.
Posted By: NITROUSN
Re: Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/11/11 04:16 AM
I wanted to buy one from Craig but he never got back to me. Not good for business.
Posted By: Black_Bee
Re: Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/11/11 06:17 AM
Got one for my '69 Super Bee... like others have said, it required enlarging the mounting holes.
It looks OK... I ordered an electric fan and shroud to go with it, and it looks beautiful, but does not even come close to fitting...
Posted By: 69B3GT
Re: Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/11/11 08:09 AM
Went with my dad and picked it up in Lake Elsinor. Pops is happy with it so far, ive seen the gauge move to 180 in traffic and other then that it stay around 150. Mild 360, mechanical fan and no shroud
When funds allow ill be getting one for my car
Posted By: Mapandjlp
Re: Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/11/11 02:02 PM
I've got a 26" that I purchased on Ebay. It did come from Cali so maybe the same place?? The first one was twisted, couldn't use it. He promptly sent another one. Mounting holes were useless, had to redrill them all, including the shroud holes. The shroud doesn't fit flush against the radiator but looks ok. Cooling is good, no problem there.
Function - A
Fit - D
Customer Service (not sure if it's the same place) - A
For the money, it's a decent radiator. Just be prepared to massage it.
Posted By: krw71ragtop
Re: Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/11/11 08:58 PM
A shorter clutch for the fan would work too. This picture shows how close it is.
Posted By: DennisH
Re: Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/11/11 09:55 PM
Copper. Thermal. 180 superstat. Old formula works everytime. Ma knew. New/different is not always better.
Posted By: KY Charger
Re: Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/12/11 04:18 AM
I bought one with two 12" fans , so I'm not gonna worry about the mechanical fan.
Posted By: bordin34
Re: Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/12/11 04:59 AM
My fan is about as far as autoxcuda's. I am not running a clutch fan, mine is solid.
Posted By: sturmenater
Re: Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/12/11 02:37 PM
Ive got a champion sitting in the garage bought it colloecting part for my project when i went to intsall could not its all twisted and warped what a piece of [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean]
Posted By: rth
Re: Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/12/11 05:43 PM
i've got a 22" in my 70 coronet.had to open up mounting holes and modify shroud and make brackets for it.i use a flex fan and spacer to put blades in the middle of opening.my 440 with a 180 stat run fine.
Posted By: JonsGottaDusta
Re: Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/12/11 09:16 PM
Hey,
I am sorry that I missed you and your request for a radiator. I did get a ton of calls this week with the heatwave that is going on.
For the guy that has the twisted radiator send me a PM or give me a phone call and I can get this swapped out free of charge.
For the gent looking for a radiator if you want the 22" the stock fan shroud will not fit on the 22" only the 26" radiator. Champion shortened the height on the 22" by 2" because of some issues with a-body core supports. I have a customer that bought one before the height adjustment and he put it in his demon without issue and it would not fit in my demon or my kids duster.
Anyhow, let me know if you picked one up or send me a PM with your phone number.
Craig
Russell Motorsports
760-267-1301
Posted By: GasHog72
Re: Champion cooling systems (radiators). Anyone tried ? - 06/13/11 03:32 AM
I got one for $100 from craigslist. It was a little beat up from it sitting in the guys house, was unused. It was not too bad to fit it. Had to drill some holes but clearance with the fan was decent. Had to turn the hoses a little and hold them while tightening the the clamps down. Still, happy with it. keeps it cool. 72 Plymouth Satellite 360