jrock4224 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 so im ordering three radiators form the ebay guy for the 3 core champion radiators for 510 and 521s......his price is 220.00 I got him down to 209.00 if I order at least 3..... if I could get to ten I would get under 200 bux.... if anyones interested pm me .. I need the money Monday cuz im ordering the ones I need then at the 209 price......lemme know heres the link.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/151035149419?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 if not no big deal I know its not a huge savings but I need these rads bad...... tired of relying on old cores... Quote Link to comment
cruznude Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Do they make them also for the 620's and does it have the brackets for the fan shroud? Quote Link to comment
tdaaj Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Damn, interested but my $200 is set aside for something else. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 they're good rads. i have one atm Quote Link to comment
Z-train Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Ditto on the 620. Quote Link to comment
Dawa Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 no they do not make them for the 620, i have already called them directly. the one rad they have as listed for a '73 620' does not fit, i ordered it, i have a 73 620. so now its just lying around until i rig it up. plus the 620 has like 2 or 3 different radiator core supports. if you missed it, i also emailed koyo and asked them if they have one for a 620 and they dont and dont have any plans on making them at the moment Quote Link to comment
oldgasman Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 there is a guy in Covina that makes same radiator for I think it said 150.00 http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/4016733179.html Quote Link to comment
Rocket Dog Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 no they do not make them for the 620, i have already called them directly. the one rad they have as listed for a '73 620' does not fit, i ordered it, i have a 73 620. so now its just lying around until i rig it up. plus the 620 has like 2 or 3 different radiator core supports. if you missed it, i also emailed koyo and asked them if they have one for a 620 and they dont and dont have any plans on making them at the moment Will the one you have laying around, fit a 521? Quote Link to comment
Rocket Dog Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 there is a guy in Covina that makes same radiator for I think it said 150.00 http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/4016733179.htm Any idea of the build quality is good on these? Quote Link to comment
Dawa Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Will the one you have laying around, fit a 521? i believe so. what are the 521's specs? Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 there is a guy in Covina that makes same radiator for I think it said 150.00 http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/4016733179.html That sure looks like a champion. Champion is about a mile from me. I've been there a couple times. They wanted me to make some radiator caps for them. I made a sample for them and I think they sent it to China to have them knock off my design. That's where they have the radiators made. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 http://inlandempire....4016733179.html that is not a 510 521 rad the lower input is the wrong shape so be sure to get the correct one. could hit alternator. I got mine(champion) from Amazon and was 190 shipped I think to my house. havent run it yet. You might neet to make washers as the 3 core is thicker and butts right up againt the core support lip. I havent installed mine. Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted September 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 all things hainz said is true has to have the tight bend at the lower.... I got three beauty's ... love em ... drilling our the bottom tank for bung installs for the tem switches...fire pup the tig and burn some rod ...wooo hooooo. I just use some 1/2 aluminum piping and make some 1/2 stand offs ... and use door edge guard on the core support... I now see my dual pusher fan install will take some core support trimming on the 521......the 510 has more room to fit the fans anywhere I want the lower shelf under the grill on the truck runs almost all the way to the radiator ..so im thinking I will make a template and trim the area out for the fans to mount on the front of the radiator... I shopped around and found some cheaper radiators ... but in the end I was familiar with the champion and the quality ..... becoolrads gave me a little deal and they were here in 2 days both bonuses in my book.... Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted September 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 lol the pic in the add isn't even the same radiator in the two picks.... Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 show us a install Jrock. Photos Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted September 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 im busy watching your video trying to learn to assemble a l20 long block .......man that's two hours of my life im glad I spent ..watching again so I can make sure I can get the head on right and timed and then onto the ka oil pump...but when I do I will post lots of pics I my build thread for the truck ....hainz why don't u come assemble my long block .... 2 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 I'm in need of a new radiator, thinking about getting one of these. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 I have one and i am not that impressed with them but they are china made and cheap.Not being a bubble buster but the koyo's are better made and the 510 one they make is a very close fit. And they were no help for me when i went to there main office in Irvine,they never let me in the building and it was 102 degrees outside,no class.I found a new company that looks like will make me happy but it will cost twice if not more as much but quality stuff. Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 We'll the shop around here wants 200 bucks to re core mine. Quote Link to comment
Dat510_Chris Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 I have been running the champion on my 510 for over a year now, besides the initial install problem of the brackets being welded flush with the rad and needed spacers (skateboard bearings) and 2 old hoses that burst with the first 2 test runs from finally being under full pressure I haven't had a single problem. I haven't even added any more water/antifreeze to it since. L18, weber, 2' exhaust. Never has gone beyond M with 90 degree heat running it hard from portland to eugene (100 miles) 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 I have been running the champion on my 510 for over a year now, besides the initial install problem of the brackets being welded flush with the rad and needed spacers (skateboard bearings) and 2 old hoses that burst with the first 2 test runs from finally being under full pressure I haven't had a single problem. I haven't even added any more water/antifreeze to it since. L18, weber, 2' exhaust. Never has gone beyond M with 90 degree heat running it hard from portland to eugene (100 miles) For the record i did not say they would not work i just dont like them,i bought mine because thats all they had.I will not buy one again though for a few more dollars really you can get better quality with a koyo. Again my opinion only. Quote Link to comment
rayven14 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Im confused about what you guys mean by "A quality Radiator" I personally would define that as a radiator that keeps my car cool. I in fact have the same ebay radiator and it dropped into place with a couple spacers, no interference issues with the alternator, no ruptured or broken hoses ... bottom line is no problems. My car has never overheated and I dont even have an expansion tank installed at the moment, in fact its been well over a year without an expansion tank... go figure! Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Im confused about what you guys mean by "A quality Radiator" I personally would define that as a radiator that keeps my car cool. I in fact have the same ebay radiator and it dropped into place with a couple spacers, no interference issues with the alternator, no ruptured or broken hoses ... bottom line is no problems. My car has never overheated and I dont even have an expansion tank installed at the moment, in fact its been well over a year without an expansion tank... go figure! Why are you confused?Fabrication when making them.I did say it was my opinion to me there junk.but yes they work. Quote Link to comment
Dawa Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I have one and i am not that impressed with them but they are china made and cheap.Not being a bubble buster but the koyo's are better made and the 510 one they make is a very close fit. And they were no help for me when i went to there main office in Irvine,they never let me in the building and it was 102 degrees outside,no class.I found a new company that looks like will make me happy but it will cost twice if not more as much but quality stuff. who dat? maybe ill have them make me a radiator for my 620, since koyo wont make one and champion doesnt have one. i was just gonna go to koyo at jccs and ask if theyll sponsor me and then try n mod the 510 rad to fit in my truck Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 They won't do it.And I am pretty sure the champion or the koyo 510 will fit with some minor mods.I would rather use a koyo for the fact that it's half the price of were I am going but it will be custom to fit my truck. Quote Link to comment
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