Did a quick search - found nothing of relevance.

I'm looking for a 2- or 3-row radiator replacement on my C5 Z06, does anybody know of a 3-row option?

I've seen PWR and Koyo's avertised, also some other brands. Not really interested in a built-in (aka automatic) oil cooler (trans cooler), as I'll be adding an external Setrab or Mocal one later.

 

Never seen a three row personally. DeWitts is two, which is what I have.

 

With radiators that wide, you will loose your AC condenser.

 

We offer Ron Davis Radiators, the finest in the business.

http://www.rondavisradiators.com/fpd...atalog2009.pdf (Corvette catalog link)

1997-2004 C5/Z06 Type V8 All Part No. 11-16CV9709
-Rated HP: 800*
-Manual transmission.
-Engine oil cooler with -10 fittings
Optional: Power Steering cooler & Engine oil cooler with -10 fittings
order Part No. 11-16CV9710.

2005 C6/Z06 Type V8 All
V8 All Part No. 11-16CV0506-Rated HP: 800*
-Manual Transmission
-Engine oil cooler with -10 fittings
-Shroud must be trimmed to fit.
Optional: Manual transmission use Part Number 1-16CV0500

1997-2004 C5/Z06 Type V8 All Part No. 1-16CV9700
-Rated HP: 800*
-Automatic transmission.

I believe you can keep your AC. I run one of these in my 99 Camaro SS with the oil cooler option. The radiator is same size as the factory dimensions on the outer edges where it mounts. The inner section where the double row is is thicker. I'll try and post a comparison picture.

Give us a call for pricing.

 

I too have a DeWitts and it's a well made radiator that works great...

 

another option are the spal fans, pull the junk factory fans out & keep your shroud & rivet the new spals in the shroud ,works great,mid summer 95 deg ferin & my car runs 185 & the 2nd fan shuts off,very nice , i also have the dewitts , nice radiator as well

 

Do a CF search on "DeWitts" and you will find our radiator is the prefered choice with Corvette owners. 3-row cores are not necessary as a double row is a 100% increase in capacity.

Top Ten Reasons to pick DeWitts

1. Specializes in Corvette Radiators.
2. Manufactures (brazing) aluminum cores in house
3. Corvette Forum sponsor and member
4. Selected and sold by all major Corvette catalogs
5. Licensed by GM
6. Backed by a 2 year warranty
7. Made in Michigan
8. Direct Fit electric fan up grades
9. Technical support line
0. Vendor at all major Corvette shows

Here is the one with no coolers $545.00. Christyn is on vacaction this week and I have to answer phones. Call me directly, I've been known to "forget" to charge shipping charges!



http://www.dewitts.com/pages/product...asp?ProdID=320

 

Ron Davis is built by people who actually race... in the dessert Baja 500. It is considered the finest radiator and heat extractor on the market for a reason.

RON DAVIS RACING PRODUCTS

There are many aluminum radiator manufacturers around, and the term "quality" gets thrown around a lot. Ron Davis Racing Products uses a completely different approach to quality. Most businesses have to compromise between quality, costs, pricing, speed and customer service. Ron Davis runs the company with the idea that quality is everything, and every radiator will be perfect, or he will just close the doors. He has always believed that if you build the best, you only compete with yourself and will always have a market for those who demand the finest. If this thinking is used in all internal manufacturing and office processes, defects are reduced, automatically reducing manufacturing time, scrap, cost and customer service issues. To maintain this level of quality, RDRP employs Lean Manufacturing for speed and waste reduction. This is the basis for the Toyota Production System that Toyota has used to become the standard for automotive quality. Lean Manufacturing attacks seven different types of waste, including time waste and material waste. Six Sigma Quality techniques pioneered in the aerospace industry are used to further prevent defects. Each process is analyzed scientifically for possible failures and they are prevented rather than being reworked. Major processes are mapped for consistent results and failure prevention analysis. CAD design and CNC sheet metal cutting is used that can hold .005" tolerance with complete repeatability, so each radiator is exactly like the previous one and fit is perfect every time. Human processes are mapped, standardized and monitored for consistency, so personal variation is controlled and training is consistent. Metal grain is aligned during flat pattern CAD layout to insure maximum strength at bends. This uses a lot more sheet stock and is costly, but again, it is a detail that Ron won't compromise and few others even consider. Machine feeds and speeds are analyzed for their effect on fit and finish, and fittings are checked on go-no go gauges. All machine processes are tightly controlled for consistency. Kanban inventory processes insure detail parts are always available while minimizing inventory costs. Furnace brazed cores insure leak free service for years and eliminates the need for epoxy, and aggressive fin counts for the application assure maximum cooling. High fin counts are more expensive, and are therefore not used widely in the industry, but RDRP's racing experience has determined that it maximizes cooling capacity for the hard to cool applications. Wins in every major racing title have proven this to be a fact, not conjecture. Each core is annealed, and the tubes are welded seam, rather than brazed lock seams. The fins are multi-louvered for enhanced air turbulence to maximize heat rejection. Each weld is show car quality, with consistent bead width, dab spacing and penetration. New welders are not permitted to weld production units until their weld quality meets Ron's high standards. Sheet metal details are coated until the weld phase to prevent scratches, and the production work surfaces are designed to prevent dents and dings, so each unit is free of any mars in the base metal finish. Pressure testing at 32 psi insures each unit is leak free and structurally sound. The end result of all this effort and process control is a trouble-free radiator with the highest level of performance that many call "art." Racers believe that failure is not an option, and Ron Davis Racing Products is a company born and bred from racing. This obsession with quality has built a strong repeat customer base of those who need more than just an aluminum radiator- they need the best.

Makes no matter to me what a person puts in their own car. I like to go with the best options for the money in my personal stuff. Not the most money but the products with the best quality for the money.

There are many good looking aluminum radiators out there for sure but Ron Davis is actually built by and for racers. I have the option to run what ever brand I want and after months of research and speaking to actual racers the Ron Davis was recommended by far over all th others. I run one with an internal oil cooler.

Most people vote for what they did and its based on someone esle doing the same thing. If you dont look around and compare options you dont know whats out there and if your doing the best for yourself that you can do.

 

maybe we can have a price war ?

 

No I don't think a price war is in order My guess is the RD is more expensive.

I like to point out options. When I do something or buy something and put it in my car it's because I've researched it thoroughly and believe I'm doing the best I can for myself.

I respect other people doing the same and thing, everyone should do it before they purchase anything. I have a subscription to Consumer Reports Org as well to check out anything I purchase before hand.

Just presenting options

 

Yes, fans are good too. Here's our package for C5




New for 2010! We completely re-designed our C5 fan package to utilize a lazer cut aluminum shroud. The shroud incorporates (4) four rubber flapper valves to improve air flow at high speeds and close at slower speeds. Two Spal 12" high performance fan provide 3200 cfm, which doubles the factory output. What makes this really cool is DeWitts customized the fans with matching Corvette fan plugs, so no cutting or splicing is required



http://www.dewitts.com/pages/product...asp?ProdID=378

 

Same here. I remain impressed with the quality, fit and pricing of my DeWitts. I also hear many complementary things on the Davis radiators as well.

I think the best thing for anyone to do is, first decide on what type driving or activity you will be engaged in as well as the needs of your particular engine set-up and then go from there. It's easy to go into overkill since changes in fan temp settings in the pcm can also augment things and really assist in the cooling department.

I doubt you could go wrong with either company.

 

The drivers side fan on my '98 is too low causing the electrical plug to hit the front sway bar, it needs to be about a half inch higher. Does the DeWitts fan setup use the same fan locations?

 

Our fan does sit in the same position, however our plug is on a pig tail so you will have a little more flexibility than the stock placement.