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Re: Champion Radiators - quality?
[Re: ramman5600]
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01/10/12 11:24 PM
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I have used two so far--they both were a little warped but not bad at all--a few washers corrected this when mounting--they fit pretty good-- are a bolt in as anything is and both COOLED like no tomorrow--I got the 3 row jobs both were with 500 HP range big blocks in B body--I would buy another in a minute--I hate the "universal" bull you get from others--these are take out--bolt in ( well..maybe enlarge hole a tad, shim some etc ) but---great product for the $$$
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Re: Champion Radiators - quality?
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01/10/12 11:37 PM
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ramman5600
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I have used two so far--they both were a little warped but not bad at all--a few washers corrected this when mounting--they fit pretty good-- are a bolt in as anything is and both COOLED like no tomorrow--I got the 3 row jobs both were with 500 HP range big blocks in B body--I would buy another in a minute--I hate the "universal" bull you get from others--these are take out--bolt in ( well..maybe enlarge hole a tad, shim some etc ) but---great product for the $$$
Thanks for the input. Did you get the electric fan setup with a shroud?
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Re: Champion Radiators - quality?
[Re: ramman5600]
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01/12/12 01:23 AM
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sixpkrt
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I'm using Champion's 3 row, 26" radiator. The mounting holes lined up fine on my B Body. I also added a stock fan shroud, purchased from Marsh Performance, it too lined up nicely. I haven't had any problems with overheating.
1970 Dodge Coronet R/T
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Re: Champion Radiators - quality?
[Re: sixpkrt]
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01/12/12 01:40 AM
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Erda, UT
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Don't start the usual debate, please, but where are they made?
11.33 @ 118.46 on motor
10.75 @ 125.35 w/ a little spray
Now, high Speed Open Road Racing - Silver State Classic Challenge, Nevada Open Road Challenge, Big Bend Open Road Race
Rocky Mountain Race Week 2020, 2022 2.0, Sick Week 2023
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Re: Champion Radiators - quality?
[Re: ramman5600]
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01/12/12 01:43 AM
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I got one for one of my darts, I wasn't to crazy about the looks and I had to drill new holes in the radiator because they did not line up evenly. I also had to paint it black, couldn't handle the aluminum look. As far has performance and price, it was a good deal.
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Re: Champion Radiators - quality?
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01/12/12 02:17 AM
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Don't start the usual debate, please, but where are they made?
I'm not sure, but the ad in the A-body section states that they are made in "an ISO certified facility". Do they have any of those in China?
2 Demons...no, not my kids! 
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Re: Champion Radiators - quality?
[Re: ramman5600]
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01/12/12 07:53 AM
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Just got mine delivered. Looks OK. Haven't installed yet.
‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring
‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500
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Re: Champion Radiators - quality?
[Re: ramman5600]
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01/12/12 09:54 AM
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I bought one for my Cherokee and it was "ok". I had to modify some stuff and the setup they send for the transmission cooler lines was unnacceptable. I had to modify to much stuff for it to be called a "bolt in" but it does cool well.
If I were to get one for my barracuda I don't foresee having any problems as its a much simpler install.
68 Barracuda Formula S 340
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Re: Champion Radiators - quality?
[Re: Bad340fish]
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01/12/12 12:49 PM
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Bought one for 71 Roadrunner. Pleased with overall fit and finish. For some reason 3 of the 4 mounting holes lined up fine. 4th was off enough to where I had to do some filing, but not a big deal at all. Price was hard to beat. I'll be buying another for the next project.
As an aside, don't get me going on the whole ISO 9000 certification deal.
Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way
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Re: Champion Radiators - quality?
[Re: peabodyracing]
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01/12/12 01:10 PM
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Bought the 3 row 26" for my 512 Big Block Challenger.. No problems with the install at all and it sure does keep it cool... I also bought the dual fan kit for it from them.. Works great... I can say I don't care where it was made... Very satisfied... 
2011 RAM3500
1967 Fastback Barracuda with some go fast goodies.
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Re: Champion Radiators - quality?
[Re: peabodyracing]
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01/13/12 02:59 AM
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As an aside, don't get me going on the whole ISO 9000 certification deal.
Yeah, I worked at an ISO facility... I know what you mean. Problem was, there were other companies that wouldn't deal with us UNLESS we were certified! 
2 Demons...no, not my kids!
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Re: Champion Radiators - quality?
[Re: ramman5600]
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01/14/12 09:45 PM
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dfsmopars
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Went to install my new radiator today and the flange was bent. It looks as if it was damaged before it was boxed because the box was fine. I e-mailed Craig and he quickly replied and said he'd send FedEx to pick it up and replace it. Service has been great and i still think so far the piece is a good buy.
BTW, the workmanship is not all that great but this isn't a "show car". I think with a little attention from me I can improve its appearance.
‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring
‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500
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Re: Champion Radiators - quality?
[Re: dfsmopars]
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01/15/12 11:55 AM
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markrr
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Just got mine delivered. Looks OK. Haven't installed yet.
Me to. I'm anxiously waiting for the weather to warm up.
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Re: Champion Radiators - quality?
[Re: markrr]
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01/15/12 11:18 PM
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67mprfan
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bought 1 flanges were off no big deal it's a race car, later seen it was leaking, call craig he took care of it right away, new 1 here haven't installed it yet
71 demon stock stroke 440/indy ez-1 running 10.10 @ 132.14 mph in the 1/4 and 6.36 @ 107.46 mph in the 1/8 not in the same weekend but It did it then I sold it.
67 Belvedere that worked it's way in the 10's
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