Silla Radiators
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Tom DeWitt
Serious people buy parts, dreamers post threads
Some people are smart enough to ask before they buy, gaining the experience of those who have gone before. That way they get the right thing the first time rather than sending 5 parts back. Great way to treat potential customers, btw. 
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Safety Car
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by Tom DeWitt
My god, this is the second thead about one radiator. You've spent days researching all these different companies and have enough information to write a book on the subject. You're never going to spring for an aluminum radiator regardless of the price.
I'm sorry about the attitude, but it just amazes me how some Corvette owners can drop 5k into building engines and then become squeaky tight about cooling it down. There was a day when Corvette people wanted the best for there car, not the cheapest thing they could find.
Serious people buy parts, dreamers post threads
I'm sorry about the attitude, but it just amazes me how some Corvette owners can drop 5k into building engines and then become squeaky tight about cooling it down. There was a day when Corvette people wanted the best for there car, not the cheapest thing they could find.
Serious people buy parts, dreamers post threads
I'm shopping around and getting experiences with different brands. Why should I spring 2x the money when the actual product cost 1/2 as much to make? I've also talked to three auto shop owners (one being Larry at the Corvette Shop
) and they all say that an aluminum radiator should not cost 2 - 4x as much as a standard heavy duty copper/brass radiator when aluminum is a much cheaper metal.I think I'll go ahead and order that Silla radiator since I've not really heard anything bad about their product. It also comes with a lifetime warranty and is made here in the States. (They're based out of Los Angeles)
Thanks for helping me make a decision.
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Safety Car
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by Tom DeWitt
I knew it was wrong and I knew I'd get flamed but anyone that dealt with me knows I treat customers very well. I never get to vent but you guys get to do it all the time. You are right, people should do their research first and take fellow forums members advice. The problem was, he wasnt' doing that and he was never a potential customer. 
Oh by the way, what's your warranty? The Silla carries a lifetime warranty. I don't see any warranty information on your page.
Last edited by Kalway; Jun 22, 2006 at 05:27 PM.
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Tom DeWitt
I knew it was wrong and I knew I'd get flamed but anyone that dealt with me knows I treat customers very well. I never get to vent but you guys get to do it all the time.
2) If I was running a business, I'd make sure I did my venting where my main customer base doesn't see it. I'm not quite done with my MBA, but I do know that much.
3) It's not just about the person who started this thread. If you had said something like that in a PM or email (which I still wouldn't do), it would be one thing. Instead, everyone who visits this forum, both registered members and guests, can see what you said...and it might just scare them away. Good luck, and I hope it doesn't become a problem.
4) I wasn't flaming you. Had I wanted to flame someone, they would most certainly know it.
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From: Washington DC
Mr. Dewitt: I support you and what you are trying to say. However I don’t think that a support vendor could say it. If someone were to ask, I would tell then that a “Dewitt Radiator cools my Vette and if you ask would I do it again I would without a doubt for two reasons.
1. You stand behind you product and always will based on my research on this forum.
2. And second you are part of and support this community and the other vendors do not.
Sometimes relationships are more important than price shopping.
My 000,000,000.02
1. You stand behind you product and always will based on my research on this forum.
2. And second you are part of and support this community and the other vendors do not.
Sometimes relationships are more important than price shopping.
My 000,000,000.02
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Originally Posted by Al77Vette
Mr. Dewitt: I support you and what you are trying to say. However I don’t think that a support vendor could say it. If someone were to ask, I would tell then that a “Dewitt Radiator cools my Vette and if you ask would I do it again I would without a doubt for two reasons.
1. You stand behind you product and always will based on my research on this forum.
2. And second you are part of and support this community and the other vendors do not.
Sometimes relationships are more important than price shopping.
My 000,000,000.02
1. You stand behind you product and always will based on my research on this forum.
2. And second you are part of and support this community and the other vendors do not.
Sometimes relationships are more important than price shopping.
My 000,000,000.02
Hey Kalway don't forget about that $11,000 454 small block in your future it will need extra cooling !!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Boca Raton Florida
It pays to shop around, got to agree with Kalway on that. I don't mind spending good $$ for good parts, but I am not gonna pay twice either. Dewits is a very good product and no doubt a good company to do business with, but, imho a little too $$.
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Race Director
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Originally Posted by Tom DeWitt
Clearly a bad decision on my part. (Bad day) I'm all better now. I hope the Silla rad works out and please post the results when you get it.
Team Owner
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From: Ontario
Tom,
I must admit that I was surprised by the tone of your post. But we all have moments we would like to issue a recall on. I had one this week as well. But all things shall pass.
The quality of your product, however, speaks for itself. You are a credit to the Corvette community.
I must admit that I was surprised by the tone of your post. But we all have moments we would like to issue a recall on. I had one this week as well. But all things shall pass.
The quality of your product, however, speaks for itself. You are a credit to the Corvette community.
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Safety Car
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From: San Diego CA
I'm going to order it on Monday and either get it installed before work or next weekend. My birthday is this weekend so it's party and hangover time. 
I still have to check out this local radiator shop, though. They may be able to make a custom one for me for a good deal, if they're able to come within the $200 - $250 range and warranty it I'll go ahead and go with them.Which ever I get, I'll drive it either out east or up palomar mountain and see how it does.
Originally Posted by dwncchs
Hey Kalway don't forget about that $11,000 454 small block in your future it will need extra cooling !!!
