New Radiator Time!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 5,141
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From: Metairie Louisiana
I have a Dewitts radiator. The quality is very good and I would recomend it. Overall my temps did go down. If there is another problem with your coolant system. A high quality radiator upgrade alone probably won't solve it.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,564
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From: Woodstock Georgia
I just came in to sit down and take a break. Got it all done except for the three little screws on the driver's side of the shroud. These are the biggest PITA of the whole job. Everything else is pretty much straight up and easy to get to.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Cape Coral, FL 33904
What would be the property temp I would need to reprogram in the computer? And what degree thermo do you recommend? Anything else I would need to get the full benefits of this unit?
Replacing the stock radiator with a double row is only part of the solution. Since all late model cars are computer controlled you have reprogram things to tell the car to run cooler. If you did all that and still saw no difference then chances are you never really tax the system enough to see the improvement. Most people see at least a 20 degree drop. Even GM reported a 22 degree drop with the Z06 with our two row vs the stock single row.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 603
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From: 84 383 XFire Chandler, AZ
I have a DeWitts in my 84 cooling a 383 in AZ. During the summer it rarely goes over 215 with the AC running in traffic- before the switch I would turn off the AC when it reached 235. I have a 180 Tstat and fan switch to match. I had a brass/copper 3 core for a while and it did not get close to keeping it cool in the summer.
Is the DeWitt's radiator spendy. Yep... Is it worth it? I guess it depends on perspective. My vote is yes it is.
Is the DeWitt's radiator spendy. Yep... Is it worth it? I guess it depends on perspective. My vote is yes it is.
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 67
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From: Underground, NC
Replacing the stock radiator with a double row is only part of the solution. Since all late model cars are computer controlled you have reprogram things to tell the car to run cooler. If you did all that and still saw no difference then chances are you never really tax the system enough to see the improvement. Most people see at least a 20 degree drop. Even GM reported a 22 degree drop with the Z06 with our two row vs the stock single row.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,314
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From: In a van down by the river! Florida
I guess for a '93, she held up pretty well. Never had a problem.
About 2 weeks ago, I noticed my Low Coolant light on. I added some in the overflow tank, and the next day the light was back. Today I noticed a pretty nice leak, and further examination I found the side tank on the pass, cracked the length of the tank.
About 2 weeks ago, I noticed my Low Coolant light on. I added some in the overflow tank, and the next day the light was back. Today I noticed a pretty nice leak, and further examination I found the side tank on the pass, cracked the length of the tank.
