1971 Radiator
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if you are interested in going to aluminum try this
http://www.dewitts.com/collections/c...inum-radiators
http://www.dewitts.com/collections/c...inum-radiators
Melting Slicks
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From: Titusville Florida
I can tell you I just got and installed a Dewitts radiator with dual spal fans. It was an easy install, you get everything you need to install to include relay's for the fans along with wiring instructions. Although it's not been over 90 degrees yet the radiator seems to be working out, will let you know when it hit's 110 + degrees, I'm keeping my fingers crossed this cures my engine heating issue - the interior heat issue is ongoing 
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From: Leesburg VA
I bought an aluminum Champion with dual fans for $350. At this price point, I received the radiator, shroud, and fans. No wiring or instructions were included, but I purchased a wiring harness from Jeg's that comes with instructions and the rest of the assembly was pretty straight-forward. I have not completed the install yet, so can't comment on the ease of installation or operational effectiveness. Everything looks good though...I just could not justify spending nearly a grand for the same Dewitts setup...which is probably worth it, but more money that I had available.
My goal was to replace the leaking original radiator and eliminate the fatory shroud which take up more than its fair share of space in the engine compartment.
John
My goal was to replace the leaking original radiator and eliminate the fatory shroud which take up more than its fair share of space in the engine compartment.
John
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From: Waterford WI
It probably would be good, at some point, to ask about the car you have. What engine option originally? AC or not? Metal fan shroud, or plastic? Type of lower mounts, and space in between? Hard to give an educated response without further info.
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From: Graham NC
if you are interested in going to aluminum try this
http://www.dewitts.com/collections/c...inum-radiators
http://www.dewitts.com/collections/c...inum-radiators
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From: Graham NC
I bought an aluminum Champion with dual fans for $350. At this price point, I received the radiator, shroud, and fans. No wiring or instructions were included, but I purchased a wiring harness from Jeg's that comes with instructions and the rest of the assembly was pretty straight-forward. I have not completed the install yet, so can't comment on the ease of installation or operational effectiveness. Everything looks good though...I just could not justify spending nearly a grand for the same Dewitts setup...which is probably worth it, but more money that I had available.
My goal was to replace the leaking original radiator and eliminate the fatory shroud which take up more than its fair share of space in the engine compartment.
John
My goal was to replace the leaking original radiator and eliminate the fatory shroud which take up more than its fair share of space in the engine compartment.
John
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Thank you, 350/270 original motor, no ac, plastic shroud, not sure about the mounts. I had the radiator rebuilt 4 years ago and it started leaking again
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if you are interested in going to aluminum try this
http://www.dewitts.com/collections/c...inum-radiators
http://www.dewitts.com/collections/c...inum-radiators
Just what he said!
Burning Brakes
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From: Prescott AZ
I have the one from my 1970 350hp 350 4 speed non air car that I had flushed and tested and then decided to go with an aluminum aftermarket with dual electric fans. It never leaked and always kept the car cool. Just decided with the major redo of my car and needing electric fans, that the alum would look cool.
Let me know if you are interested,
Rob
Let me know if you are interested,
Rob
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From: Titusville Florida
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Hi jb,
Since you described your car as a 350/270, 4-speed, no a/c car….. I'm curious about it having a plastic shroud as you noted, and also wonder if it has an over-flow tank mounted on the passenger's side apron.
Those things might influence just what radiator will be a good choice for you.
A 71, 350/270, 4-speed, no a/c car, would have originally typically had an aluminum radiator and a simple round steel fan shroud. Perhaps some things have been changed over the years.
Regards,
Alan
I agree that a radiator from DeWitts is a good choice.
Since you described your car as a 350/270, 4-speed, no a/c car….. I'm curious about it having a plastic shroud as you noted, and also wonder if it has an over-flow tank mounted on the passenger's side apron.
Those things might influence just what radiator will be a good choice for you.
A 71, 350/270, 4-speed, no a/c car, would have originally typically had an aluminum radiator and a simple round steel fan shroud. Perhaps some things have been changed over the years.
Regards,
Alan
I agree that a radiator from DeWitts is a good choice.