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Old May 10, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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Hey guys I am new here. I am looking for a good Aluminum Radiator setup for my 72 LS5, It has th400 and AC. I am also replacing my water pump for an electric one.
Anyone know a good place that will not break the bank for a new Aluminum Radiator?

Thanks
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Old May 10, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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This is an area where being cheap will be more expensive in the long run. Dewitts. One and done.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by brando1118
This is an area where being cheap will be more expensive in the long run. Dewitts. One and done.


The Corvette radiators are shaped a certain way, different than the perfect rectangles found in most cars. Go with DeWitts. I have one in mine and ZERO regrets!
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Old May 10, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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I have a BeCool. It ain't cheap either, but I've had good luck with it.

My $.02
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DeWitts!!
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Old May 10, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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one word : Dewitt's.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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My DeWitts fits & works perfectly.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 10:17 PM
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5 of 6 replies DeWitts. There's a reason. Make that 6 of 7. DeWitts!
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Dewitts, they provide great service after the sale. Helped me out with advice on another car project.
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Hey Couldbfaster,
I found this in the forum parts classified section.
New this would cost well over a grand. Maybe you two could do some business.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-p...ontroller.html
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