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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 11:38 AM
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Default Dewitts vs. Be Cool
I have a 1986 automatic coupe. I want to replace my radiator. Has anyone installed a Be Cool radiator? The price for both seem to be roughly the same. I am just curious about any differences or install problems between the two.

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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 12:39 PM
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Don't know anything about other brands, but I have a DeWitt and won't buy any other, no matter what the cost is!
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Originally Posted by rrt898
Has anyone installed a Be Cool radiator?
Yes. I also liked the tech support in explaining how the system works, especially the thermostat's constant modulation for its function.

The hardest part in the install, is ensuring the spacers are where they're supposed to be, allowing the radiator to seat, at the proper height.
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Dewitt's advertises as the only "TRUE" drop in replacement radiator, it's my understanding that all the others need some form of modification to fit...You also can't get a better built radiator then the Dewitt's as far as I'm concerned.....WW
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No experience with DeWitt's but the BeCool 'dropped right in'.
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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 05:14 PM
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How much heavier are these vs. the stock unit?
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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 06:05 PM
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Love my Dewitt's. A great radiator
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I'm very pleased with my Dewitts!
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I don't think you can go wrong with either, but I used a DeWitts. It was cheaper at the time I purchased.
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BeCool here, works awesome..steady 180 degrees all day long at my performance level
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