My New Dewitt's Radiator Is Here!
08-22-2007, 10:56 AM
#1
Pro
Thread Starter
My New Dewitt's Radiator Is Here!
AWESOME!........thats the only way to describe it, nice work of art., hate to cover it with the shroud! came super fast! after studying it, doesn't look any fittment issues what so ever. it's the C-4 for the '84, anyone have any "kewl" installation tips? or "extra's" you guys have done in this area?
08-22-2007, 02:09 PM
#4
Instructor
Member Since: Nov 2004
Location: Brisbane Queensland
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I love plugging Dewitts, had one on my C3 and Yep, Work of art to be sure 
made the rest of the engine bay look bad..
Fantastic quality, was a direct fit, and arrived Very promptly (great to say I live in Australia) I believe there was additional unexpected shipping charges that I wasn't even told about until it arrived because Tom paid them for me
Now thats customer service! 
when I finally get my C4 I wont hesitate to get another
made the rest of the engine bay look bad..Fantastic quality, was a direct fit, and arrived Very promptly (great to say I live in Australia) I believe there was additional unexpected shipping charges that I wasn't even told about until it arrived because Tom paid them for me
Now thats customer service! when I finally get my C4 I wont hesitate to get another
and I have to admit it brought a tear to my eye
08-22-2007, 02:37 PM
#6
AWESOME!........thats the only way to describe it, nice work of art., hate to cover it with the shroud! came super fast! after studying it, doesn't look any fittment issues what so ever. it's the C-4 for the '84, anyone have any "kewl" installation tips? or "extra's" you guys have done in this area?
08-22-2007, 02:56 PM
#7
Race Director
Member Since: Sep 2000
Location: The Top of Utah
Posts: 17,298
Likes: 0
Received 23 Likes
on
22 Posts
Originally Posted by Da Mail Man
....how does it compare to the cooling capabilities of a NEW and stock radiator?....any figures in support known?
RACE ON!!!
08-22-2007, 03:07 PM
#8
As strongly as I tout the stock radiator, for most all DD applications, the stocker doesn't hold a candle to the DeWitt radiator. The DeWitt has at least double the tube and fin capacity. Even without seeing a graph or numerical comparisons, it is a no brainer. The DeWitt radiator should have the capacity to move double the BTUs of the stock rad. They aren't cheap, and more people buy them than really need them, (good for Tom). A little care and maintenance of the cooling system can really help out the stocker. But the quality and effectiveness of Tom Dewitt's radiator cannot be beat.
RACE ON!!!
RACE ON!!!
08-22-2007, 04:15 PM
#9
Safety Car
Member Since: Aug 2006
Location: Port St. Lucie West Florida
Posts: 4,115
Received 438 Likes
on
397 Posts
The stock temps are a few degrees lower on an LT1 with a 180 stat.It takes a longer time to heat up in traffic than the stock rad.The trans temp is cooler and the cool down is much faster than the stock rad.
08-22-2007, 04:28 PM
#10
Race Director
Member Since: Sep 2000
Location: The Top of Utah
Posts: 17,298
Likes: 0
Received 23 Likes
on
22 Posts
Originally Posted by Da Mail Man
..i am affraid to ask the cost!......i have never seen a dewitts before. i have read that some people had some installation "anomalies"..are not they a direct fit?
RACE ON!!!
08-22-2007, 04:30 PM
#11
They ARE a direct fit in the C4s. I believe that once, there were instructions on how to trim the rubber cushion for the 1984 - 1989 installations. Now, I understand they come with a trimmed cushion. I think on the 1990 - 1996 there maybe an adjustment that has to be made at installation. See the DeWitts web site for more info. They are in the $500.00 range.
RACE ON!!!
RACE ON!!!
08-22-2007, 04:37 PM
#12
Race Director
Member Since: Sep 2000
Location: The Top of Utah
Posts: 17,298
Likes: 0
Received 23 Likes
on
22 Posts
If you need it, you can't beat it. Luckily for me, the stocker is as good as it is. For those, with totally outragous engines, and the "Nothing's Too Good For My Baby" crowd, it is a godsend.
RACE ON!!!
RACE ON!!!
08-22-2007, 07:27 PM
#14
Safety Car
Member Since: Aug 2006
Location: Port St. Lucie West Florida
Posts: 4,115
Received 438 Likes
on
397 Posts
They ARE a direct fit in the C4s. I believe that once, there were instructions on how to trim the rubber cushion for the 1984 - 1989 installations. Now, I understand they come with a trimmed cushion. I think on the 1990 - 1996 there maybe an adjustment that has to be made at installation. See the DeWitts web site for more info. They are in the $500.00 range.
RACE ON!!!
RACE ON!!!
