Champion Cooling Systems
It seems almost every summer, when the temperatures rise higher than usual, overheating concerns plague our customers. Sometimes it’s a simple, often overlooked issue that can be fixed without going to an expensive shop, or by replacing parts that don’t need replacing.
You probably don’t think much about fuel starvation until you’re pushing ‘E’ and approaching a hill. But out on a track, a poor tank design can kill performance, especially with an EFI system. After one failed tank, we went to the pros for a custom tank.
Most switches handle up to 15 amps, but when the component you want to switch on requires more than twice the amperage, a relay will safely allow the current to flow without overheating the switch. We explain how the relay functions, and provide valuable pointers.
There’s a difference between an overflow tank and an expansion tank. We explain the differences here, it’s based on whether you have a sealed system, or a vented system, and that can affect which coolant you should use.
Are you sure you contacted Champion Cooling Systems? Some customers have complained that they never got a call back. Here’s how to assure you’ve reached us, and not one of our many dealers.
If you’re engine is overheating, a high flow water pump or overdrive pulley set might not solve your problem. The focus should be on solving the problem, not installing a band-aid.
We get the question often, as well as what mixture to use. We recommend an All Vehicle formula for our radiators, and we do have a type of coolant we discourage using.
Although the temperature switch in our fan relay kits is an OE style, it isn’t a temperature sender like you would use for a gauge. It’s simply an on-off switch and should only be used for fan relay operation.
If you buy your cooling fan and relay from Champion Cooling Systems, you’ll also get wiring instructions. However, if you buy from one of our dealers, you might not get our fans or relays – or instructions.
It’s not unusual that your parts don’t fit perfectly without a little ingenuity. But it’s not the end of the world, it’s called Hot Rodding.