billyvette
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- Joined
- Apr 30, 2003
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- mississippi
- Corvette
- 78 s/a paint with oyster leather l82 auto
Considering a Dewitt radiator. Progress Update.
It's been awhile since I posted here. I'm considering a new radiator for my 78 vette since it tries to overheat during the summer with the air conditioning running. If you have replaced a vette radiator, please leave your experiences both good and bad. I have read several threads about how bad this job is similar to the heater core replacement when considering the aggravation factor. How many of you removed your hood? does it provide better access?
Those of you who have bit the bullet and purchased the dewhitt radiator, are you happy with your purchase?
My car is basically stock with true dual exhaust, but I plan on a 350 to 400 hp small block down the road.
Should I purchase the seal kit that goes around the radiator that vendors sell? My original seals are long gone, as typical with a car this old.
Thanks for your replies.
It's been awhile since I posted here. I'm considering a new radiator for my 78 vette since it tries to overheat during the summer with the air conditioning running. If you have replaced a vette radiator, please leave your experiences both good and bad. I have read several threads about how bad this job is similar to the heater core replacement when considering the aggravation factor. How many of you removed your hood? does it provide better access?
Those of you who have bit the bullet and purchased the dewhitt radiator, are you happy with your purchase?
My car is basically stock with true dual exhaust, but I plan on a 350 to 400 hp small block down the road.
Should I purchase the seal kit that goes around the radiator that vendors sell? My original seals are long gone, as typical with a car this old.
Thanks for your replies.