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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 08:57 AM
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I need to replace the radiator on my 2000 6 speed manual. Most of the reasonably priced replacements are for auto transmission cars. Would it matter?
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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 09:28 AM
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Auto radiators give up a little bit of cooling capacity to a built in transmission cooler. I see a Spectra and an AC Delco replacement on Rock Auto for manuals
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AC Delco if you're on a budget
DeWitts if you're not.
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Ecp aluminum for under 300
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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 03:14 AM
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DeWitts is one of the best radiators you can get for your C5.
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AC Delco if you're on a budget
DeWitts if you're not.
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DeWitts all day. I had a minor issue with a component last month during my build at AHP.

DeWitts has access to proper engineers via the company that now owns them, an engineer reached out to me in one day and was able to work with AHP to resolve an issue with my 2000 FRC 434 build and then shipped a needed (part for free) after they connected and determined what was needed. Made in USA too.

DeWitts.
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