Aluminum Radiator Help!!!
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From: Pasadena CA
Aluminum Radiator Help!!!
Today as I returned to my 1993 vette at the market I noticed a rather large puddle of coolant on the floor.
After some examination it appeared to be coming from near the center of the radiator, a nice healthy stream of coolant continuously spewing out. I spent the after noon beginning to try and get the radiator shroud out.
I have a vortech blower on it, and its definitely not making my life easier, as well as a limited amount of tools. I got maybe half the bolts out, and tomorrow will bring my car to the auto shop to use a lift to try and get the remainder of the bolts out.
This all happened after driving it pretty hard moments before.
I had planned on getting an alum radiator anyway I figure why try and fix this when I needed to go fresh anyway. The radiator is filthy already.
My question is does anyone have experience with Champion radiator off ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1989-...item1c195a14da
Any fitment issues?
Works well?
Someone else also referred me to this guy
http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/e...id=p4340.l2559
He doesn't have a listing for late model C4s but the guy who refered it says he has it.
Any fitment issues?
Works well?
After some examination it appeared to be coming from near the center of the radiator, a nice healthy stream of coolant continuously spewing out. I spent the after noon beginning to try and get the radiator shroud out.
I have a vortech blower on it, and its definitely not making my life easier, as well as a limited amount of tools. I got maybe half the bolts out, and tomorrow will bring my car to the auto shop to use a lift to try and get the remainder of the bolts out.
This all happened after driving it pretty hard moments before.
I had planned on getting an alum radiator anyway I figure why try and fix this when I needed to go fresh anyway. The radiator is filthy already.
My question is does anyone have experience with Champion radiator off ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1989-...item1c195a14da
Any fitment issues?
Works well?
Someone else also referred me to this guy
http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/e...id=p4340.l2559
He doesn't have a listing for late model C4s but the guy who refered it says he has it.
Any fitment issues?
Works well?
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Get a Dewitts. http://www.dewitts.com/
DeWitt's is the way to go !
For my 87 i quoted this :
Dewitts
http://www.dewitts.com/pages/product...asp?ProdID=299
$495
Cooling upgrade fan
http://www.dewitts.com/pages/product...asp?ProdID=428
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St. Jude Donor '12
Get a Dewitts. http://www.dewitts.com/
Put one in my 92 and ever since then no cooling issues, even when I put the 383 in!
Suckin' gas, haulin' ass.
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From: Newport News Virginia
Get a Dewitts. http://www.dewitts.com/
FYI, you should be able to disconnect everything you need to remove the radiator from the top, unless the supercharger is getting in your way on the passenger side.
The black top cover held in by a billion screws is the only thing that holds it in place.
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Drifting
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From: Birmingham AL
I bought a Champion radiator for my '89 here:
http://www.reliableradiator.com
I'm sure that the Dewitt's is very nice, but this was half the price. The quality is very good and it even came with a new coolant sensor installed. I'm very happy with the purchase.
http://www.reliableradiator.com
I'm sure that the Dewitt's is very nice, but this was half the price. The quality is very good and it even came with a new coolant sensor installed. I'm very happy with the purchase.
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From: Pasadena CA
Yeah, I've taken a look at Dewitts, I know its an awesome product, but my budget is telling me champion still.
I'll order the champion today, I'll let everyone know how it performs!
I'll order the champion today, I'll let everyone know how it performs!
