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Aluminum radiator

Posted: 6/8/04 6:30pmMessage 1 of 14
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Vette(s): 1971 LS5 Convertible 4 sp
I am looking on advices about what vendor/manufacturer to pick for a direct fit aluminum radiator for my 1971 Big Block (454) with Manual Transmission and A/C.
I like to get the most cooling capacity without modification of the shroud or anything else.
What is the best way to go?
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Posted: 10/11/04 11:28amMessage 2 of 14
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Just purchased one from eckler's for 378.00. Looks great in the pics. I will let you know when it gets here.
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Posted: 6/9/04 12:22amMessage 3 of 14
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Cape Coral, FL - USA
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Check out Dewittshttp://www.dewitts.com/
I bought one and it looks just like the original.
Very happy wiith it.. |thumb|


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Posted: 6/9/04 7:26pmMessage 4 of 14
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Thanks.

The rads look good indeed. I am alittle concern about the epoxy. Welded tubes are easier to repair, no?
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Posted: 6/10/04 1:48amMessage 5 of 14
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Dewitts Direct fit are epoxy free.. I've read to repair a aluminum radiator is expensive, cost wise just replace it with a new one.. If you have further questions give them a call at 810-220-0181 . I found them to very helpful.. If you decide to buy one ask if you can get the show price discount.... |thumb|

|UPDATED|6/10/2004 1:48:44 AM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
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Posted: 6/10/04 6:28amMessage 6 of 14
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I went with 'Be Cool'. Expensive but very nice and the fit was perfect.

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Posted: 6/10/04 7:01amMessage 7 of 14
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I bought a Griffin from DeWitts. I love it. They are great to deal with.
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Posted: 6/10/04 8:10pmMessage 8 of 14
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 Dewitts Direct fit are epoxy free..  

This is true: At least the model I am looking at is epoxy free (A69M), unless I take the black epoxy coating as an option to make it look more like the original.
But this not the same thing...
Also, I think you are right about the cost of repairing an aluminum rad.

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Posted: 6/19/04 6:16pmMessage 9 of 14
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Finaly, I went with Dewitt.
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Posted: 6/20/04 11:42amMessage 10 of 14
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