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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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Going to upgrade my 04 z06 radiator.

After searching and reading, Dewitts or RSD?

Is there any big difference?

Im just doing the rad and not the rad and fans.

Radiator and Tstat + tune. figured ill do my callaway CAI during the install.

Any input?
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 07:43 AM
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I have been running the DeWitts for several years. Very happy with the radiator and fit. You do need to trim the fan shroud a bit, more if you get the oil cooler.
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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A buddy installed below radiator lSt year and said it was perfect fit and works excellent.
http://www.speedcooling.com/Radiator...r/prod_41.html
When I need one I may go with this one unless I need a cut down on for SC.

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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 08:19 AM
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I've been running DeWitts radiators for years and am very happy with their products.
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 08:53 AM
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+1 dewitts
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 10:04 AM
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Uno mas for the Dewitts. I have the built in EOC model and love it.
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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They both are fine. If you plan on going SC in the future get the cutdown version.
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I have had Dewitts in prev Vette and now run a Ron Davis unit. Both quality units.
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Dewitts and I also have the SPAL fan kit.....
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DeWitts Supercharger radiator since I am a big man... No complaints. Car stays cool in all conditions.
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Ron Davis with integrated oil cooler (from Doug Rippie Motorsport). I'm very happy with it.
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