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Old Apr 26, 2024 | 02:22 PM
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I know that the most popular radiator used for replacement is the DeWitts . So my question is have any of you owners used another product ( brands )with satisfaction with your product selection ..
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20 years ago I used a Griffin radiator which started leaking 1 week after the one year warranty expired. Perhaps they have improved since then.
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Old Apr 26, 2024 | 03:23 PM
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DeWitts hands down...and, they are currently having a 12% off sale with FREE shipping.
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Old Apr 26, 2024 | 03:36 PM
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I had a copper replacement many years ago, leaked after 3 yrs, but never cooled as well as my DeWitts exact replacement. Dennis
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Old Apr 29, 2024 | 01:19 PM
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I used a Champion 4 core for my big block. It was less than 1/2 the price for a DeWitts & cools it just fine.
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I went with a DeWitts 20 years ago.


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Old Apr 30, 2024 | 05:24 PM
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I bought mine from dissrad radiators on ebay in 2018, my car runs a constant 180 degrees. I tried DeWitt but they sent the wrong one, instead of waiting a couple weeks for return and reorder I went on ebay, had the radiator in 2 days. Slid right in and has been fine, no leaks no issues and reasonable,I paid $330, I just checked, they sell for $360 now.
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Dewitt's only way to go. I have used others but they left me disappointed, like my second wife.

Dewitt's is Expensive but satisfying and so worth it. Like my third wife.
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interesting Dewitts story. I purchased one for my '66 over a year ago. the other day I got a letter from them. in it was a new decal for the top of the radiator with an explanation that there might be a misspelling on my original decal. there was and I never paid any attention to it....lol! I think this is excellent customer service. I have been very happy with the radiator also.
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