Budget friendly performance radiator
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Budget friendly performance radiator
Hello, I have my radiator out of the car. Now that I look at it, it isnt looking too good. Before I starting taking stuff apart for a different job, it ran between 200-220 which to my understanding is normal.
Does anybody know of a good radiator that will cool the car better than the stock one that is budget friendly. I don’t really want to spend more than 300 dollars.
Does anybody know of a good radiator that will cool the car better than the stock one that is budget friendly. I don’t really want to spend more than 300 dollars.
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The factory cooling system is more than adequate for most applications.
The Dewitts is an upgrade but you're not getting one for $300. For that budget you're probably limited to the cheapo lines from any parts store. Even a new AC Delco is $450 from Autozone near me.
The Dewitts is an upgrade but you're not getting one for $300. For that budget you're probably limited to the cheapo lines from any parts store. Even a new AC Delco is $450 from Autozone near me.
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I’ve read more than a couple of threads that noted ECP worked well for them.
https://ecp-radiator.com/products/1997-2004-corvette-c5-aluminum-radiator-6-speed-manual?variant=44422018531642
https://ecp-radiator.com/products/1997-2004-corvette-c5-aluminum-radiator-6-speed-manual?variant=44422018531642
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Hello, I have my radiator out of the car. Now that I look at it, it isnt looking too good. Before I starting taking stuff apart for a different job, it ran between 200-220 which to my understanding is normal.
Does anybody know of a good radiator that will cool the car better than the stock one that is budget friendly. I don’t really want to spend more than 300 dollars.
Does anybody know of a good radiator that will cool the car better than the stock one that is budget friendly. I don’t really want to spend more than 300 dollars.
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Radiator fan tune
I might just look into that thank you!!! It’s got some. It does still run around 200-220. It was just getting pretty nasty so I am exploring my options. But I will definitely look into that
