Best Radiator for 96 LT4?

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Mar 27, 2012 | 11:31 AM

NJ_Corvette_Kid

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Best Radiator for 96 LT4?

I have seen a few different ones online, so I want to be sure I get the best one. If you guys could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Thanks!

Mar 27, 2012 | 12:17 PM

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Depends on your intended usage and your budget. For a stone stock car on a budget, a stock replacement will do just fine. For a truly top notch piece, although slightly more pricey, look at DeWitts. Their radiator is on my "one of these days" list.

Mar 27, 2012 | 12:21 PM

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And a brand new oem radiator can be had for $100 on Corvette Recycling. Awesome deal I'd say!

Mar 27, 2012 | 12:22 PM

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I purchased a DeWitt's radiator. I'd buy another one if I had another Corvette.

Mar 27, 2012 | 12:27 PM

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It's not fully stock, the car has a more aggressive cam, injectors, long tube headers (pushes 335rwhp)... but that's pretty much it, just bolt on's. Is that reason enough to go with a DeWitt radiator?

Mar 27, 2012 | 12:36 PM

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I guess that depends on your budget. My car pushes 380 RWHP and is just fine with the stock radiator. I absolutely cannot justify buying the DeWitts "just because," I have no NEED for it. Now if my factory radiator ever starts leaking, I might as well buy the good one with the welded tanks that will never leak

Mar 27, 2012 | 12:50 PM

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So i guess it comes down to whether I want to just replace it with a more future proof one or not? This is the site in which I found both the Dewitt's and the stock. Are those accurate prices?

http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-425-9204.html

Mar 27, 2012 | 01:02 PM

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Dewitts lists slightly lower prices on their website but I don't know about shipping.

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Mar 27, 2012 | 01:11 PM

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Thanks, even if it's only a 5 dollar difference I suppose ordering direct from them is best. I just need to decided whether I want to go that route. I feel like it's better in the end, but I wouldn't mind saving 300 dollars and going with the stock one either. Is the radiator for 189.99 the correct stock one from mamotorworks?

Mar 27, 2012 | 01:15 PM

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Now that you'd have to ask them. It say's it's for a '96 but sometimes catalogs get it wrong. Since I can't see their inventory and compare it against what's in your car, that's anybody's guess.

Mar 27, 2012 | 01:28 PM

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Does the Dewitt's one come with everything needed? Is there any spacing accommodations it needs? Or will it install with no problem?

Mar 27, 2012 | 01:40 PM

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If their website is to believed it has everything you need, but then again I've never installed one. Might be worth giving them a call and talking with them about it.