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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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My radiator when out in my c6 2007 coupe.

Can anyone recommend a high performance radiator? If i'm replacing it, I might was well get a high end one.

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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 09:27 AM
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Dewitt is really good. I did a Z07 radiator when I upgraded my engine.
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Dewitt is really good. I did a Z07 radiator when I upgraded my engine.
Thanks for the advice
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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I'll be doing a Dewitts in the near future. Their reputation is outstanding on this forum and elsewhere.
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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I had two Be-Cool radiators in our C5, both replaced because they started to leak after a year.
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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Yeah I think i'm going to go dewitt.
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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My vote is for Dewitts as well. Also please see this thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-radiator.html

Good luck with your upgrades!
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Had a Dewitts in my 2002 Z. Awesome radiator! Highly recommended.
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Originally Posted by timd38
Dewitt is really good. I did a Z07 radiator when I upgraded my engine.
Which DeWitts model did you use, the A09Z or the A05A ?

If it was the A05Z, did you have to change to the quick connect upper hose?
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 04:29 AM
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I bought a Dewitts A05AE with both EOC and TOC from a forum member. Couldn't ask for a better radiator.
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We offer Ron Davis.. one of the very best in the business
IMO its between Ron Davis and Dewitts, wont go wrong either way
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Ron Davis is my only experience and it is excellent.
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