Radiators !!
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Saudi Arabia
Radiators !!
Do original radiators come in different sizes ? I need one for a '94 and been told by a friend that they come in different sizes (small row/big row) , not sure if this is true or not
http://tld-corvette.com/prodinfo.asp?number=551860
Where is the row size in description below ?
Core Size: 23 9/16" x 15" x 1 5/16".
http://tld-corvette.com/prodinfo.asp?number=551860
Where is the row size in description below ?
Core Size: 23 9/16" x 15" x 1 5/16".
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: NYC NY
If you're not price shopping and looking for the "best" solution for a Corvette radiator then it's Dewitt's. Tom is a forum member and knows the car and builds high quality "direct fit" products.
Team Owner
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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It would be worth it to contact him (may thru a PM or email) and find out what he can do for you. Make sure you specific auto trans or manual trans. He will most likely want to know about ambient air temperature ranges where you live to recommend how large a radiator would need. Cooling fans may be something to discuss with him too.As you probably already know, shipping can be a pain but I would expect that international orders can be done.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Clark County Nevada
Installed colder thermostat but my C4 was still overheating. Just had a new Dewitt's installed. Well made product. Now it doesn't get over 175d on the freeway or 185d in stop-n-go. Happy so far. Real test will be this summer in hot weather with AC on.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Port St. Lucie West Florida
Just make sure that you reprogram the fans. I have a Dewitt's rad but am running the stock 180 stat. The temps from the stock radiator vs Dewitt's are only a fee degrees difference. It just takes slightly longer to heat up at red lights. Dewitt's makes a quality product
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Charlotte Michigan
I worked with John on replacing mine with a single row unit on my '93. I ended up getting the Spal fans. Made a new spacer to install the bracket to hold the upper hose and a spacers for the a/c accumulator bracket and installed a spacer to raise it as well so as not to hit fan motor. I think I drilled two new holes in th bracket. The two ears of the bracket that stood up, I bent one over and the other I used to fastened a nylon tie to hold the wires for the new location for the sensor into the air intake.
I live about 65 miles from DeWitt's and was well worth the drive for me to have them help make the installation better. The radiator was a direct fit. Great construction and fit. On the highway temp runs 185-188. Last year when I got tied up in traffic temps increased to 228and both fans would kick on an bring temps back down as the are still set to factory settings. If your going to be stock or some small engines I recommend the single row or if you are going to go for big power go with there unit. Yes there are cheaper units out there but cannot match the quality and service that DeWitt's can offer.