3.0 Radiator replacement
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3.0 Radiator replacement
Ive got to get new one but don't know what I should get yet. The Local parts stores offer a 1 row and a 3 row radiator for my 4runner i'm not sure what I should get what is the stock radiator? Also with going the parts store its lifetime waranty blah blah blah they offer Transpro radiators.... Yeeeahhh Or Neaahhh?
Thanks Guys,
-Joe
Thanks Guys,
-Joe
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When it comes to radiators, bigger is better. The thermostat will keep the engine at the proper temperature. And, since 3.0's die from excessive heat, I would pick the largest recommended replacement.
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I have the diesel toyota radiators and 185* thermostats in my trucks coupled with Ford 3.8l electric fans (from Taurus and Sable) wired with 180* thermo fan controllers and 85A constant duty solenoids. No overheating issues at all but the fan does draw a lot of current when it is running.
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See th thing is this is a daily driver I don't need to mod it up and put in a 3.8 Ford fan that's what my 40 is for
So i'm taking a good guess I should get the 3 row lifetime Transpro blah blah blah?
So i'm taking a good guess I should get the 3 row lifetime Transpro blah blah blah?
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The OEM Rad's are pretty heavy duty units but most in here won't buy them because of cost. But I personally have a Performance Radiator and it's served me well for the past 35,000 miles or so.
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My vote - performance radiator. Only place I could find with a rad that had the filler neck in the right position. Only about 10K miles, but no complaints at all. Has worked well from -15F to +110F.
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just did the same thing
I just replaced the radiator on my 3.0 with a replacement from RadiatorBarn.com
If its not an exact replacement, its damn close. The price is really good, the service is great, and the thing works fine in all the crappy, hot San Francisco Bay Area traffic I get stuck in.
I definitely recommend it.
If its not an exact replacement, its damn close. The price is really good, the service is great, and the thing works fine in all the crappy, hot San Francisco Bay Area traffic I get stuck in.
I definitely recommend it.
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