Radiator Replacement
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Radiator Replacement
Need a rather inexpensive Radiator replacement, any one know where I can pick one up?
I've done a lot of searching, I need a 4 row, since that's what's in my 1977.
TIA
I've done a lot of searching, I need a 4 row, since that's what's in my 1977.
TIA
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inexpensive, yes, quality, hmmm (we'll see). i have one right now , its been good so far. lifetime warranty. the dewitts is the best though.
oriellyauto, proliance #433718 HD 4row, $260,
http://www.oriellyauto.com/EW3/Intro...33718&x=10&y=9
oriellyauto, proliance #433718 HD 4row, $260,
http://www.oriellyauto.com/EW3/Intro...33718&x=10&y=9
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i still need to replace mine too, inexpensive as well.... ive been searching for a while and i found one for 190.00 for my 82, on this site http://www.radiatorswarehouse.com, so this is cheaper than anywhere else i looked, hope this helps
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I'm great at spending other people's money, but I just don't think there is alot of wisdom in trying to go on the cheap with a radiator. Go with a Dewitt's and be done with it. You will run cool and be glad you did.
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What I'm afraid of is the lower outlet nozzle, it was already a bit tough to clear the Upper Control arm when removing it.
The radiator has to be almost exact OEM, I'm still using the original fan shroud.
The radiator has to be almost exact OEM, I'm still using the original fan shroud.
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I understand I we are not the least expensive replacement but we are also not the most expensive aluminum unit either. We will be at Corvettes@Carlisle in a couple weeks and you could save about $100 with show discount and shipping charges.
Rest assured, we know how to make them fit. The term Direct Fit is our trademarket. He is a pdf on our C3 units
http://www.dewitts.com/download/C3%20direct%20fit.pdf
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You are exactly right! The lower connector also runs REAL close to the stabilizer bar and if this tube angle is off just a little bit, the tube will hit the bar. Most of (if not all) of the copper replacement radiators are imported and many of them have fit issues.
I understand I we are not the least expensive replacement but we are also not the most expensive aluminum unit either. We will be at Corvettes@Carlisle in a couple weeks and you could save about $100 with show discount and shipping charges.
Rest assured, we know how to make them fit. The term Direct Fit is our trademarket. He is a pdf on our C3 units
http://www.dewitts.com/download/C3%20direct%20fit.pdf
I understand I we are not the least expensive replacement but we are also not the most expensive aluminum unit either. We will be at Corvettes@Carlisle in a couple weeks and you could save about $100 with show discount and shipping charges.
Rest assured, we know how to make them fit. The term Direct Fit is our trademarket. He is a pdf on our C3 units
http://www.dewitts.com/download/C3%20direct%20fit.pdf
