L98 Radiator Question
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From: Scranton Pa
L98 Radiator Question
Will need to do complete cooling system overhaul shortly and will replace the old heater core (it's leaking) and the radiator (in advance of a different, larger dispacement small block next year).
Has anyone purchased the aluminum radiator from the Corvette store on this site? Also, anyone have any experience w/the DeWitts or Be Cool radiators?
Any help/info would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Has anyone purchased the aluminum radiator from the Corvette store on this site? Also, anyone have any experience w/the DeWitts or Be Cool radiators?
Any help/info would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Le Mans Master
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From: Windermere FL
I got a Dewitts at the NCRS show last year. Ran it all summer here in Florida and it never goes over half way up the temp guage. It used to go over that all the time. I also added a Victor's Edlebrock hi flow pump at the same time too.
Dewitts makes a nice radiator!
Dewitts makes a nice radiator!
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My radiator went south in my '85 last year. My funds were a little tight at the time so I ordered my replacement radiator from Auto Zone. It was the OEM type radiator (plastic ends, aluminum core). The car ran fifteen degrees cooler and it fit with no problems. Replacing the heater core was a different story. Get a AC Delco core. I tried the local auto parts versions and they wouldn't fit. Good luck with your car! 
Racer
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From: South Haven Michigan
I got my heater core from Corvette Central for $50, fit fine. R&R is a PITA, but doable by the home mechanic.
I purchased a Dewitt's radiator for my 89 auto based on what I have read on this site. Haven't installed it yet, but it is a quality piece.
I purchased a Dewitt's radiator for my 89 auto based on what I have read on this site. Haven't installed it yet, but it is a quality piece.
Racer
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From: South Haven Michigan
On the topic listing page, there is a graphic link on the left side towards the bottom under "restoration", but here is the link.
http://www.dewitts.com/
Give him a call, good guy to deal with and FAST shipping.
http://www.dewitts.com/
Give him a call, good guy to deal with and FAST shipping.
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From: Brighton
Originally Posted by theguardian
a DeWitts. A quick web search easily finds "Be Cool", but no clear direct links to DeWitts models?
Anyone?
Anyone?
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