AE86 Koyo V-Core BEAMS Swap Aluminum Performance Radiator (1983-87 Corolla)

Koyorad Hyper V-Core 36mm BEAMS Swap Aluminum Performance Radiator

For 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno AE86 with 3S-GE BEAMS Engine Swap

Overview

The Koyorad Hyper V-Core 36mm Aluminum Performance Radiator is a swap-specific cooling solution for Toyota Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno AE86 models equipped with a 2.0L 3S-GE BEAMS engine swap.

Unlike a standard AE86 radiator, this model uses revised inlet and outlet locations specifically designed around the cooling layout of the BEAMS engine. Its slim 36mm two-row Hyper V-Core provides increased coolant capacity and heat-transfer surface area while conserving valuable engine-bay space in tightly packaged engine-swap applications.

The radiator is particularly well suited to street, drift, track, canyon, and other performance-oriented AE86 builds where both cooling capacity and engine-bay clearance are important.

Key Features

• Swap-specific radiator for AE86 chassis with 3S-GE BEAMS engine

• 36mm two-row Hyper V-Core

• High-density fin and tube construction

• All-aluminum radiator design

• Revised inlet and outlet locations for BEAMS cooling-system routing

• Integrated M16 temperature-sensor port

• Integrated 1/8 PT accessory port for aftermarket temperature gauges

• Retains factory AE86 fan-shroud mounting locations

• Billet aluminum filler neck and drain plug

• Triple pressure-tested construction

36mm Hyper V-Core Design

The Hyper V-Core uses a specially developed high-density tube and fin arrangement to increase cooling surface area while maintaining efficient airflow through the radiator.

At 36 mm thick, the two-row core provides increased coolant volume without the additional engine-bay depth of a larger performance radiator. This is particularly valuable in a BEAMS-swapped AE86, where engine placement, intake components, cooling hoses, and other swap hardware reduce available space in front of the engine.

The compact core makes this radiator well suited to high-RPM street driving, drifting, circuit use, and other applications that generate sustained cooling-system demand.

BEAMS Swap-Specific Design

The radiator is configured specifically around the cooling requirements and packaging of a 3S-GE BEAMS-swapped AE86.

Swap-specific features include:

• Revised radiator inlet and outlet positions

• Lower M16 threaded port for the BEAMS coolant-temperature sensor

• Separate 1/8 PT port for an aftermarket coolant-temperature gauge

• Factory-style AE86 radiator positioning

• Retained OEM AE86 fan-shroud mounting provisions

This radiator is intended for BEAMS swaps using individual throttle bodies (ITBs). The factory BEAMS intake-manifold configuration may interfere with the radiator installation and should not be assumed to fit.

All-Aluminum Construction

The radiator uses an all-aluminum core and tanks for efficient heat transfer and durability in demanding performance applications.

Construction features include:

• TIG-welded aluminum construction

• Nocolok-brazed radiator core

• High-density aluminum tube and fin assembly

• Billet aluminum filler neck

• Billet aluminum drain plug

• Triple pressure testing

The construction is designed to withstand the repeated heat cycles and sustained operating temperatures associated with performance street and motorsport use.

Vehicle Fitment

Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno

• 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno – 5th Gen / AE86 – RWD – 2.0L 3S-GE BEAMS Engine Swap – Manual Transmission – ITB Configuration

Fitment Notes

• AE86 chassis with 3S-GE BEAMS engine swap only

• Designed around BEAMS engines using individual throttle bodies (ITBs)

• Factory BEAMS intake manifold may not provide sufficient clearance

• Manual transmission application

• Not intended for factory 4A-GE or 4A-C cooling-system routing

• Revised inlet and outlet positions are specific to the BEAMS swap

• Retains factory AE86 fan-shroud mounting locations

• Two holes must be drilled in the mounting tabs during installation

• Requires M6 bolts and nylon lock nuts, which are not included

• Integrated M16 port accepts the BEAMS coolant-temperature sensor

• Integrated 1/8 PT port provides a connection for an aftermarket temperature gauge

• Radiator cap is not included

Product Specifications

Brand: Koyorad
Series: Hyper V-Core
Product Type: Engine-Swap Performance Radiator
Core Thickness: 36 mm
Core Design: Two-Row High-Density Hyper V-Core
Construction: All Aluminum
Engine Application: 2.0L 3S-GE BEAMS Swap
Chassis: AE86
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: Manual
Intake Configuration: ITB
Core Construction: Nocolok Brazed
Tanks: TIG-Welded Aluminum
BEAMS Sensor Port: M16
Accessory Port: 1/8 PT
Filler Neck: Billet Aluminum
Drain Plug: Billet Aluminum
Testing: Triple Pressure Tested
Installation: Swap-Specific / Minor Drilling Required

What's Included

• (1) Koyorad Hyper V-Core 36mm all-aluminum performance radiator

• (1) Threaded plug for the M16 BEAMS sensor provision

M6 mounting hardware and radiator cap are not included.