reliable radiator
Race Director
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From: Overland Park Kansas
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C4 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
OTOH, it sat for 3yr w/o running. Maybe the radiator needs "boiled out"...or at least a double-dose Prestone flush.
The OP's radiator looks pretty good -- especially for the price. Between the 2-row and the 3-row options (~$250 options) mentioned, it would be interesting to know which (if either) is more efficient. Some 2-row manufacturers argue 3-row radiators are a gimmick.
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Leander TX
I'm sure the Dewit is a better piece but more $$$ doesn't always mean better performance. I wanted to share for those that were looking for a stock replacement. To me, if you have a pretty stock car you can't beat this price.
Are we sure the reliable radiator is not american made? Nothing on the box or the radiator said "Made in China" so are we just making assumptions because it's cheaper or is that a known fact?
Didn't mean to start a vendor challenge here nor did I say this was a replacement for a top $ piece. Just showing what can be had for a reasonable price.
To answer the question about fit. I had to trim the rubber pieces but it all fit fine. AC cond fit in as well.
Are we sure the reliable radiator is not american made? Nothing on the box or the radiator said "Made in China" so are we just making assumptions because it's cheaper or is that a known fact?
Didn't mean to start a vendor challenge here nor did I say this was a replacement for a top $ piece. Just showing what can be had for a reasonable price.
To answer the question about fit. I had to trim the rubber pieces but it all fit fine. AC cond fit in as well.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Santa Maria, CA
That's good news. I had to replace my condenser when I installed the Dewitts. Chevy switched to a thinner condenser mid way through the production. Mine was the thicker model.
