Installed a new radiator...
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GTSSportCoupe
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Installed a new radiator...
Got tired of my dang terc overheating going up steep highway passes. So finally broke down and bought a new rad. Bought a ready-rad two core replacement. It is a GREAT radiator. I'm really happy with it. In the pics below, you can see how much thicker it is than my beat up old Koyo one. I highly recommend this rad as a upgrade/replacement. I noticed a massive difference right away.
Current:
91 LJ78 Landcruiser EX5
95 A32 Maxima SE
Former:
87 AW11 MR2 Smallport 4AGZE
93 Taurus SHO ATX
86 AL25 SR5 6spd 4wd
90 AE92 GTS
82 KP61 SR5
85 MX73
87 AE86 GTS 4AGZE
85 AE86 GTS
83 AL21
91 LJ78 Landcruiser EX5
95 A32 Maxima SE
Former:
87 AW11 MR2 Smallport 4AGZE
93 Taurus SHO ATX
86 AL25 SR5 6spd 4wd
90 AE92 GTS
82 KP61 SR5
85 MX73
87 AE86 GTS 4AGZE
85 AE86 GTS
83 AL21
1981 Tercel rad
The rad I WAS using (until about 2 hours ago)
The other rad I have (its now in my car)
I forgot I had the stupid thing until I saw your post.
The single-core has much denser fins. The dual-core is less dense but it has twice the capacity for fluid. As such it heat up much slower and seems to keep things much cooler.
The rad I WAS using (until about 2 hours ago)
The other rad I have (its now in my car)
I forgot I had the stupid thing until I saw your post.
The single-core has much denser fins. The dual-core is less dense but it has twice the capacity for fluid. As such it heat up much slower and seems to keep things much cooler.
RIP 10-07- 1984 Toyota Tercel SR5 4wd Wagen 6 speed
RIP 04-05- 1986 Toyota Tercel SR5 4wd Wagen 6 speed
1st Terc- 1987 Tercel SR5 4wd Wagon 6-speed, Sadly cubed
1985 Tercel Standard 4wd Wagon w/ 3-speed auto, Living a happy life in Boulder last I knew
RIP 04-05- 1986 Toyota Tercel SR5 4wd Wagen 6 speed
1st Terc- 1987 Tercel SR5 4wd Wagon 6-speed, Sadly cubed
1985 Tercel Standard 4wd Wagon w/ 3-speed auto, Living a happy life in Boulder last I knew
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jetswim
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- Joined: Sat Apr 30, 2005 8:05 am
- My tercel:: 1987 Tercel SR5 4WD Wagon
- Location: Ontario, Canada
Wicked, thanks for all the rad info! My Terc has never overheated but I have watched the indicator rise past the middle mark and the fan kick on on really hot days. One Terc at the local junkyard looks like it has a 'better' rad than mine so I'll go check it out. I think it might be wider.
Current rides: 1987 SR5 4WD wagon, 1989 xtra cab pickup 22RE 5spd 4X4