Radiator question....
Racer
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Jamestown Ohio
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: New York
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&
Way better as QUANK pointed out and it is a 4 row not 2 like that cheap one you just poster labhound , and it is made by Dewitt which people rave about and is a site sponsor .. U get 2 more rows , better workman ship .. 399.00 Cant go wrong with that
Way better as QUANK pointed out and it is a 4 row not 2 like that cheap one you just poster labhound , and it is made by Dewitt which people rave about and is a site sponsor .. U get 2 more rows , better workman ship .. 399.00 Cant go wrong with that
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Virginia
Champion Radiator?
Anyone used this brand?
"Champion"?
Thanks
"Champion"?
Thanks
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Johnson City TN
Anyone used this brand?
"Champion"?
Champion CoolIng Systems, MC478, 4 Row All Aluminum Replacement Radiator for Chevrolet Corvette : Amazon.com : Automotive
Thanks
"Champion"?
Champion CoolIng Systems, MC478, 4 Row All Aluminum Replacement Radiator for Chevrolet Corvette : Amazon.com : Automotive
Thanks
I know several here have had good luck with them, but I'm glad I went DeWitt for mine.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: N J
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&
Way better as QUANK pointed out and it is a 4 row not 2 like that cheap one you just poster labhound , and it is made by Dewitt which people rave about and is a site sponsor .. U get 2 more rows , better workman ship .. 399.00 Cant go wrong with that
Way better as QUANK pointed out and it is a 4 row not 2 like that cheap one you just poster labhound , and it is made by Dewitt which people rave about and is a site sponsor .. U get 2 more rows , better workman ship .. 399.00 Cant go wrong with that
Le Mans Master
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From: Southern NH
I think he was talking talking about the thickness, OEM 2 row size vs OEM 4 row size on the Dewitts
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Le Mans Master
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From: Raleigh North Carolina
So the engine on my '73 BB is OUT!..I noticed the oem radiator has had better days...should I restore it or just replace it with aluminum??
4 core or 2?..so many choices!dont want to over spend though
I found a few on ebay for under $300 :
I like this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131132846961...84.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171209137945...84.m1423.l2649
even some under $200 :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271410334264...84.m1423.l2649
which one should I get?
4 core or 2?..so many choices!dont want to over spend though
I found a few on ebay for under $300 :
I like this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131132846961...84.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171209137945...84.m1423.l2649
even some under $200 :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271410334264...84.m1423.l2649
which one should I get?
http://www.dewitts.com/collections/c...storation-core
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: No Where USA
I bought a Champion from E Bay for the 80 I have now and a 77 with a 540 I had. Worked great. Fit was fine. I also bought a set of electric fans off E Bay and they fit and work great.
Sometime a cheaper alternative works just as good as an expensive one.
It's your dime spend it like you want.
Sometime a cheaper alternative works just as good as an expensive one.
It's your dime spend it like you want.
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
I just had a similar situation with my '65 Grand Prix. I pulled the radiator while re-doing the engine compartment. My biggest problem was finding a decent radiator shop that I could trust and know was telling me the truth.
When I found one, I took the rad to them asking for the radiator to be inspected and pressure tested FIRST. If that passed the test, they were to clean it out and do any repairs to the tanks and/or the hose fittings.
He called a couple of days later saying that the radiator was fine and the bill was $15. I felt guilty when I picked it up, so a gave him another $5 out of 'appreciation' for being a straight-up guy. [some places would overpressure the rad just to prove that it needed repair]
Your best shot at finding a radiator place that knows what they're doing is looking for a shop specializing in truck radiators. Commercial equipment still gets their hardware repaired [instead of just replacing everything], and they will do auto stuff...if it's not junk to start with.
For me, I would sooner have the 'original' hardware--as long as it is in good, servicible condition.
When I found one, I took the rad to them asking for the radiator to be inspected and pressure tested FIRST. If that passed the test, they were to clean it out and do any repairs to the tanks and/or the hose fittings.
He called a couple of days later saying that the radiator was fine and the bill was $15.
I felt guilty when I picked it up, so a gave him another $5 out of 'appreciation' for being a straight-up guy. [some places would overpressure the rad just to prove that it needed repair]Your best shot at finding a radiator place that knows what they're doing is looking for a shop specializing in truck radiators. Commercial equipment still gets their hardware repaired [instead of just replacing everything], and they will do auto stuff...if it's not junk to start with.
For me, I would sooner have the 'original' hardware--as long as it is in good, servicible condition.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Jamestown Ohio
Well I did it. I ordered one from Zip and it should be on the road today. 540 posted about 30 min after my order was placed, could've saved over $100, but, I've blown more than that at strip clubs in the past……and still got nothing out of it..!!!
I have feelings of regret for dipping into my tire money now, but, I know as soon as it's all together and looking good, I'll be happy.
I have feelings of regret for dipping into my tire money now, but, I know as soon as it's all together and looking good, I'll be happy.