Vendor for H/D radiator for LT1?

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Mar 14, 2002 | 04:30 PM

Eric94

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Vendor for H/D radiator for LT1?

Hey guys,
Awhile back there was a vendor who posted here that he had or could get the Griffin or Be Cool radiators for the LT1's at a good price. I may need to replace the one in my 94, and would like to do so with the Heavy Duty version. Any direction would be appreciated. Thanks. :seeya

Mar 14, 2002 | 10:28 PM

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Re: Vendor for H/D radiator for LT1? (Eric94)

Dewitts reproductions, they are a supporting vendor.
http://www.dewitts.com

Mar 15, 2002 | 09:50 AM

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Re: Vendor for H/D radiator for LT1? (Eric94)

I purchased the super heavy duty Griffin from Dewitt's.

Very high quality and it is huge.

Hope to install it today actually.

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Mar 16, 2002 | 09:54 AM

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Re: Vendor for H/D radiator for LT1? (No Go)

No Go,
This is the one I'm interested in also, I think. Does it just bolt right in, or do you have to modify anything?

Mar 16, 2002 | 12:51 PM

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Re: Vendor for H/D radiator for LT1? (Eric94)

I just got a custom build Griffen for my 1992 LT-1. In order to have it just slip in without any cutting, I got the 1" tubes instead of the 1 1/2" tubes. I have a pic of it some where.

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Mar 16, 2002 | 07:13 PM

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Re: Vendor for H/D radiator for LT1? (Eric94)

Well haven't installed it yet...some difficulties with flywheel hardware...:(

I have looked at it pretty closely and see that it will not be a bolt in. The stock radiator is held in place by some rubber grommets at each corner. These will need to be enlarged where the fit on the radiator-an extra inch or so. That is not bad. I also notice that electric fan assembly meets up with the stock radiator fins...since this radiator is larger in width that assembly will need to be clearanced. I think it is doable with my trusty dremel...but will take awhile.

Still glad I went with the larger-cost enough money the extra for the big one is minor.

Maybe tomorrow I will get to the install.

:)

Mar 16, 2002 | 10:29 PM

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Re: Vendor for H/D radiator for LT1? (No Go)

That is what is nice about the two 1" rows. Just pull the old one out and drop the new one in. I got the info from someone here on the forum, just before I was going to order the 1 1/2" rows. Cooling should not be a problem. I am installing a new Condenser at the same time. Old one is kind of a mess from the lower intake. With my stock radiator the vette runs around 180-185 degrees and as low as 176 degrees in the winter, if you can call it a winter that we have in Northern Ca. It will be interesting to see not only the performance difference between a 1' and a 1 1/2" radiator and also how the fit is. I am having mine done on Thursday. I will let you know what it takes to drop the new one in.
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