Champion radiator

[BrandonMag]

Has anyone ordered the 4 row radiator with the two electric fans?
http://www.championradiators.com/product/MC1165
I understand the quality of the radiator is good, I'm curious about the quality/durability of the fans.They seem rather inexpensive considering what some parts houses want for their electric fans.

 

[6.9idi_sam]

Well I installed it. Went to auto zone got a 13lb cap along with new hoses. Only complaint is that the hood touches the cap and is hard to close but man it looks great!

 

[6.9idi_sam]

I'd be cautious of a four row as it's called, it could be like most the double or triple core with 4 core cooling capable...I'd like to see core tube size and that it is truly a 4 core!

It's much bigger then the factory to the point I have to raise my good some for it to close right. It still latches all the way but I want a little play in the hood.

 

[FarmerFrank]

It's much bigger then the factory to the point I have to raise my good some for it to close right. It still latches all the way but I want a little play in the hood.

How happy are you with the cooling of the 4 row? Thinkin about ordering one, my old brass one just sprung a leak in the cores and I can't keep the truck cool anyway so maybe this will help

 

[whiteboyslo]

Well I installed it. Went to auto zone got a 13lb cap along with new hoses. Only complaint is that the hood touches the cap and is hard to close but man it looks great!

That doesn't sound right. If we're to believe the dimensions on their website, the 4-row isn't any taller than the 3-row, and the 3-row in mine clears the hood just fine. I even have one of those caps with the pressure relief valve on it (which means it's taller than most), and it's still no issue. I wonder if there's enough slop in the mounting tab holes to lower the rad a little bit? Otherwise, I'd probably grab a rat tail file and elongate them myself to drop it a bit.

Not a huge surprise since fit and finish has never been Champion's forte, but at the price point, you have to expect a few small complications.

And, yes, definitely give feedback on temps!

Mike

 

[chris142]

How well does it fit in the lower mounts?

 

[jwsfarrier]

Yes,please keep us updated . I have been on the fence of the 3 row or 4 row. Are you running an IC on your set up? My plan was to run either the 3 or 4 row with the two E-fans they sell w/ an IC. Thanks