Champion radiator v6/v8 radiator
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:03 pm
Numerous times I have emailed champion radiator asking why they do not sell a replacement radiator for v6/v8 monza applications. Today I got an immediate response. They said that it is on their list but they need a samples and details about fitment.
("Hello David. This is Matt, I'm in charge of product development. We have that part on my "list" of product to develop but it is far down the list. Also I do not have a good sample yet and the radiators that have been sent to me do not match what I see are in cars. I have not done the research yet to understand what radiator goes in that car. When the time comes can I contact you for the info. Or can you send me a picture of the radiator right now?")
matt at championcooling dot com
Other than used, and the occasional nos that shows up on ebay, griffin is the only option. Griffen doesn't even list the monza radiators on their site anymore. Summit says unavailable. Anyway, I for one would like a lower cost alternative to the griffin radiators. The vast majority of people are unwilling to spent the amount required to get the griffin radiator. If Champion is willing to take the time to develop a drop in (or nearly drop in) replacement we should work with them.
What do people want :
2 core straight neck
3 core straight neck
2 core curved neck
3 core curved neck
monza 4cyl radiator appears to already be available from champion
vega 4cyl radiator also appears to be available from champion. This is also listed as v8 vega but the curved lower outlet in my opinion should be straight.
Is a 2 core radiator going to be something anyone wants ( maybe stock replacement)
A 3 core radiator with a curved neck would be of use to people with stock small blocks and power steering.
a 3 core radiator with a straight neck would work for any v6, v8 without power steering or an lsx application.
I think that every effort should be made to ensure a factory shroud will fit.
I don't have a curved neck radiator to ship them as a sample, only the straight neck type.
("Hello David. This is Matt, I'm in charge of product development. We have that part on my "list" of product to develop but it is far down the list. Also I do not have a good sample yet and the radiators that have been sent to me do not match what I see are in cars. I have not done the research yet to understand what radiator goes in that car. When the time comes can I contact you for the info. Or can you send me a picture of the radiator right now?")
matt at championcooling dot com
Other than used, and the occasional nos that shows up on ebay, griffin is the only option. Griffen doesn't even list the monza radiators on their site anymore. Summit says unavailable. Anyway, I for one would like a lower cost alternative to the griffin radiators. The vast majority of people are unwilling to spent the amount required to get the griffin radiator. If Champion is willing to take the time to develop a drop in (or nearly drop in) replacement we should work with them.
What do people want :
2 core straight neck
3 core straight neck
2 core curved neck
3 core curved neck
monza 4cyl radiator appears to already be available from champion
vega 4cyl radiator also appears to be available from champion. This is also listed as v8 vega but the curved lower outlet in my opinion should be straight.
Is a 2 core radiator going to be something anyone wants ( maybe stock replacement)
A 3 core radiator with a curved neck would be of use to people with stock small blocks and power steering.
a 3 core radiator with a straight neck would work for any v6, v8 without power steering or an lsx application.
I think that every effort should be made to ensure a factory shroud will fit.
I don't have a curved neck radiator to ship them as a sample, only the straight neck type.