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Jul 5, 2014 | 08:05 PM

mneblett

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Speed Cooling Radiator?

I'm replacing the radiator on my 2004 coupe, manual trans, no cooler.

I'm leaning toward an AC Delco 20889 from Rock Auto, but I came across this all-aluminum version (DeWitt copy??):

http://www.speedcooling.com/Chevy/Co...FXNo7AodImQA3A

Anyone have any experience with it or the company?

Thanks!

Jul 5, 2014 | 09:31 PM

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I have no experience with them. That said, I might give it a shot. I would not pull the trigger until I found out for sure it was a true "direct fit" replacement. I checked the link, it does not say it's a direct fit. It does give dimensions. More than likely it's a generic Chinese import that's roughly the same size.
The stockers seem to do the job well, but we all know that plastic fatigues and cracks over time.

Jul 6, 2014 | 12:57 AM

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After thoroughly reading this outfits' information, their claims, so-called "warranty", plus the way they talk out of both sides of their mouth etc, I would NOT touch them with a 10 foot pole.

Either get the ACD (if all you need is an OE replacement), or save a few more bucks and get either a Dewitts or a Ron Davis radiator. Btw, Dewitts runs a sale twice a year, every year, so you may want to call them to find out when the next one is, not sure if RD does this.

Jul 6, 2014 | 08:25 AM

Mtduncan

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I believe I can help you out with this issue. I installed one of these in my 99 MT back in January. I had already installed the 160tstat (my tuner also changed when the fan comes on) with the old radiator and I have been nothing but pleased with the radiator from speed cooling. The temps have dropped 10-15 degrees(180-195 without ac and just over 200 in traffic with ac). I have been running this radiator for 10,000 miles with no issues. I took it on power tour last month (3000 miles) with no issues doing back to back dragstrip runs, back to back autocross runs and lots of stop and go traffic.

If you do go with this radiator I have one suggestion to ease installation. If you look closely at the mounting tabs for the fan and ac condenser you will see there are double aluminum hooks. The condenser is too wide to fit unless you trim the inside hooks off. I did this with a dremel but hand metal shears will do the trick as well. Let me know if you have any questions I'll be glad to help you out.

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Jul 6, 2014 | 08:36 AM

mneblett

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Thanks, all!

After considering the input, I decided to go with the AC Delco unit -- the easiest "drop-in" route. My '04 is a daily driver, so the stock configuration will handle the load fine.

Jul 6, 2014 | 03:05 PM

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I just installed one if these in my 01 a4 after my cam swap, however I do run a external oil cooler it's great for the price. The only thing was, I had to grind down on the taps at the very bottom of the radiator because it was too tall.

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