Radiator recommendation needed.
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Radiator recommendation needed.
I need to replace the radiator in my 75 and it's time to start shopping. Any recommendations for U.S. made radiators?
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I installed a Be Cool radiator in my '74 some 25 years ago. I had just rebuilt the engine and increased the horsepower from a stock L-48 to about 375 HP. The OEM set-up could not keep the engine cool. (I use the fan and shroud as original in the car.) The Be Cool solved the overheating issue and I've never had a problem with it.
Most people here seem to recommend a DeWitts radiator. I suspect they are equally good although I have no personal experience. The manufacturers web sites indicate the DeWitts is $110 cheaper than a Be Cool. Even better, DeWitts site is offering a 12% discount with free shipping through the 29th.
Good luck. Either one should work well for you.
Most people here seem to recommend a DeWitts radiator. I suspect they are equally good although I have no personal experience. The manufacturers web sites indicate the DeWitts is $110 cheaper than a Be Cool. Even better, DeWitts site is offering a 12% discount with free shipping through the 29th.
Good luck. Either one should work well for you.
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Cold Case here too. I didn't buy the Dewitt because its overpriced, imo. Saved a few hundred bucks and the car cools great and was a direct fit.
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Dewitt's it is,thanks everyone for the info. For those that have the Dewitt's was it a direct bolt in with no issues with fitment and any issues with the fan shroud? What model number Dewitt is best?
Last edited by Z51JEFF; Nov 25, 2021 at 10:31 PM.
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details of all here and unfortunately do not see unversal fit for 75 so direct fit should be drop in.
see also sticky thread if you really want opinions.
again your criteria for USA made was mine as well. I noticed although a lot of them look the same their weights varied as well and I assume thickness.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nt-79-l82.html
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I have bought 3 rads off ebay 150bucks or so. They are made very well and work great. But if you think that you have to spend more to get something better good luck.
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I tell you what,you get burned on enough cheap Chinese garbage your attitude just might change. I will not buy Chinese crap if I can absolutely avoid it. You have a $150 radiator and you're happy,that's all that matters.
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DeWitts Direct fit. No real issues on install except the shroud which i cut in half both top and bottom. I used a two post lift so no real issues! I like mine!
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