what is the best radiator besides oem

[TX Cruiser]

Quite a difference in the core. I'd go with the one that has more surface area to dissipate heat, and it's clearly the TYC with thinner, longer rows.

 

[warezdog]

I went with the 100% aluminum from Shepherdauto but its NLA now

 

[spartan]

Without a doubt, if you want plug and play Koyo C1917 three core.

 

[CDmpc]

Without a doubt, if you want plug and play Koyo C1917 three core.

I thought these were no longer available?? That would be awesome.....

 

[spartan]

I don't know currently. Use the exact #C1917. If not the guy there will point you in the right direction. Auto Cool Chattanooga TN...

http://www.mechanicadvisor.com/tn/chattanooga/auto-cool

I know it looks like a little podunk place, but they ship radiators all over the country every day. That is their real business.

 

[warezdog]

I see Koyo C1917 on ebay but they're not price friendly.

 

[CDmpc]

I see vendors on eBay using the search tag it no one who actually has one.

 

[Eicca]

I've perused this whole thread again, and I gather that all these radiators are for the 1FZ... Does anyone have a link/part# for a 3FE radiator? I've gotta replace mine ASAP.

 

[RiFF RaFF]

I've perused this whole thread again, and I gather that all these radiators are for the 1FZ... Does anyone have a link/part# for a 3FE radiator? I've gotta replace mine ASAP.

1992 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 4.0L L6 Radiator | RockAuto

 

[NCFJ54]

My Koyo A1918 fit perfect looks Identical to OEM.

 

[richardlillard1]

I went a completely different route. I went with the Ron Davis Racing radiator ($900 ) and I am convinced that while I was going through my overheating hell (I'm at my absolute wits end- truck still overheating despite best efforts) that if I did not have this radiator installed to remove as much heat as it did, that I would have done some serious damage to my fresh motor rebuild.

Buddy of mine runs a speed shop and had a customer that was upset his Camaro was overheating on quarter miles, wasn't running as cool as it could. Put in a Ron Davis and the thing still had problems. Switched to an OEM rad from Chevy and it cooled off. Just food for thought, before someone considers a $900 radiator any kind of a cure all to fix problems.

EDIT: It's also worth mentioning that this has happened to him with customers before. He is of the opinion that Ron Davis rads aren't all they're cracked up to be.

 

[richardlillard1]

I've been running one of those TYC's, bought it from rock auto for $110 (I think they're $114 right now) and the truck has been running okay with it.

Stayed in the 186-190° range while I went to get coffee yesterday at around 4pm, hottest part of our day. It did get up to 202° while sitting at a very long stop light, but came back down when I started moving again.

Many of my friends are telling me that their outside garden thermometers and car temp readers were at 118-121° yesterday, so I guess I should be happy with the cheap Chinese crap?

At that price they're practically disposable, I could ditch them every few years and just buy a new one, not worry about sediment, etc.

 

[Eicca]

My Koyo A1918 fit perfect looks Identical to OEM.

Was yours for a 3FE or 1FZ?

 

[richardlillard1]

Was yours for a 3FE or 1FZ?

A1918 is the part number for the 1FZ

 

[Eicca]

Lots and lots of Googling has told me that CSF2709 should be the fit for 91-92, but $300 is a little more than I'd like. If I can't find anything cheaper that seems to hold up well I'll just have to bite that bullet.

 

[NLXTACY]

Buddy of mine runs a speed shop and had a customer that was upset his Camaro was overheating on quarter miles, wasn't running as cool as it could. Put in a Ron Davis and the thing still had problems. Switched to an OEM rad from Chevy and it cooled off. Just food for thought, before someone considers a $900 radiator any kind of a cure all to fix problems.

EDIT: It's also worth mentioning that this has happened to him with customers before. He is of the opinion that Ron Davis rads aren't all they're cracked up to be.

If I had a standard radiator while I was going through my issues I'd be either rebuilding again or driving a 100.

 

[danthman114]

Glad this thread came up. When I was out this morning my temps got to 212 in under 10 miles. With 55mph speed limit and 3 street lights. It was about 115 out. Im looking for a new rad and was looking at a c1917 but can't find one. Any leads on a non-counterfit koyo?

 

[richardlillard1]

If I had a standard radiator while I was going through my issues I'd be either rebuilding again or driving a 100.

So certain you are, impossible to tell it is.

EDIT: That made me feel like Yoda or some s***!

 

[Otter]

Lots and lots of Googling has told me that CSF2709 should be the fit for 91-92, but $300 is a little more than I'd like. If I can't find anything cheaper that seems to hold up well I'll just have to bite that bullet.

I might be on the hunt for a radiator for my '91. Please post up if you find something that works.

 

[uncool]

I went a completely different route. I went with the Ron Davis Racing radiator ($900 ) and I am convinced that while I was going through my overheating hell (I'm at my absolute wits end- truck still overheating despite best efforts) that if I did not have this radiator installed to remove as much heat as it did, that I would have done some serious damage to my fresh motor rebuild.

That's not a radiator, that's a work of art