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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 04:24 PM
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 04:32 PM
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If you call Dewitt’s they are known to give you the most recent discounts. This radiator is way too expensive to not go with a Dewitt’s.
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Originally Posted by STRMLNE
If you call Dewitt’s they are known to give you the most recent discounts. This radiator is way too expensive to not go with a Dewitt’s.
Dewitts are over $800 now. 😳

I was hoping to get some feedback on this brand…
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 05:18 PM
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Wow. I didn’t know. I bought mine for less than $500 about 2 years ago. Wonder what’s going on with them. That seems like an egregious markup.
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I put in a cold case in my '99 a few months ago. Had to modify the top retainer a bit to clear some flanges, stripped out some the rubber grommets. Also had a fit reinstalling the fan assembly after getting the radiator in place.
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Originally Posted by Bob_VII
I put in a cold case in my '99 a few months ago. Had to modify the top retainer a bit to clear some flanges, stripped out some the rubber grommets. Also had a fit reinstalling the fan assembly after getting the radiator in place.
So how’s it performing?
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I'm not sure if Mishimoto has an option for our cars, but everyone I race with runs them in our road race Mustangs, and they are a fantastic product, with a lifetime warranty.
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It's working fine so far, just annoyed at the fitment issue.
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Have you checked out ECP?
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Originally Posted by oh1vette
Have you checked out ECP?
Checked out their website, interesting story. Do you have one of these?

I sent them an email asking where their radiators are made.

They show a 2 year warranty vs a lifetime warranty…
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^^^^^^
Personally do not - just read a bunch about them on here so thought I'd offer it up - I can't see paying Dewitts $$$$$ for a radiator - no matter how good..
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Originally Posted by oh1vette
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Personally do not - just read a bunch about them on here so thought I'd offer it up - I can't see paying Dewitts $$$$$ for a radiator - no matter how good..
Yup, numerous posts here about ECP, some going back 10 years. Aside from some minor fitment adjustments they seem to be positive. And responses from forum members I have PM’d have also been positive.

Just today I was watching a rerun of Garage Squad and they were installing a Cold-Case radiator in a Buick Regal Turbo car!

Its looking like these less expensive radiators are reliable. DeWitts quality, no, but do offer a proven lower priced option.
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I have an ECP radiator for 5 years now and it is working as well as my old radiator. It replaced a Fluidyne radiator that came in the car. Fluidyne needed the old one back to duplicate it, they do not make Corvette radiators and it was custom made back in 99. Didn't want to deal with the shipping and the total cost. Looked at DeWitts also, but again cost and I didn't like the looks of the stamped sides . I paid $250 ($350 now) for the ECP and figured I'd try it. Plus, I was able to pick it up being in Chicago, still had to pay online. Not sure if they are made there or if it's just a warehouse. They also suggested the anode rod which I took them up on and their customer service was great. There are some pics in the C5 Tech section posted recently. Never had cooling issues with either of the radiators and I have a liquid/liquid oil cooler piped in the outlet hose.

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I contacted ECP, and their radiators are made in Taiwan. 👍

Just heard back from Cold-Case, theirs are made in China.

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Originally Posted by vette4fl
I contacted ECP, and their radiators are made in Taiwan. 👍

Just heard back from Cold-Case, theirs are made in China.
Who was it who said "you spends your money, and you take your chances".......
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