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RE: 2 core vs. 4 core radiator? - 11/17/2007 3:29:41 PM    DeeVeeEight   Posts: 502 Joined: 10/24/2007 From: South Jersey Status: offline Here's some nice dual electric fans http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUAL-11-FANS-TWIN-11-INCH-FAN-ASSEMBLY-UNIVERSAL-FIT_W0QQitemZ270185188948QQihZ017QQcategoryZ33600QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem and a fan controller http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10002_348942_-1 Still less than (cough) 900 dollars..... _____________________________ If you don't ask, you get the same answer as no. 1979 L-82, 383 Stroker, Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake, Holley 750, Headers, Flowmasters, VB&P 400# rear monospring, Richmond 5 speed. American Racing Vector Wheels, Firestone Indy 500's (in reply to DeeVeeEight) Post #: 21

RE: 2 core vs. 4 core radiator? - 11/17/2007 4:36:33 PM    pg Posts: 1044 Joined: 8/7/2006 Status: offline Hi C3starship,  what I was trying to figure out is if the radiator support is the same for a BB & SB. DeWitt says theres fits the SB core support. DV8 found a deal, but will you spend more if you need to change the support. Rant: I like to spend my money in America, I live here, I work here, if something cost more, so be it, the job you save might be your own! PG> _____________________________ my Vettes birthday, May 1, 1974 (in reply to DeeVeeEight) Post #: 22

RE: 2 core vs. 4 core radiator? - 11/17/2007 4:57:00 PM    C3 Starship Posts: 4761 Joined: 7/25/2006 Status: online Here's my understanding. The C3's all had the same rad support, the only dif is with the rubber brackets. ( So it looks to me  ) _____________________________ 1980 L-82 Fastback (forward too) Mono composite front and rear. Full adjust ride height and response. 400+ hp, 454, M-22, 3.07 http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/C3Starship/Patch.jpg 2007 H. D. Sportster, XL 883 EFI (in reply to pg) Post #: 23

RE: 2 core vs. 4 core radiator? - 11/17/2007 5:10:08 PM    C3 Starship Posts: 4761 Joined: 7/25/2006 Status: online In the Dewitts, they state that the temp sending unit mounts in the rad. They do thin instalation for you. Instead of you haveing to drill the rad and install the sensor. Everything is there and ready to install. I know, $900 plus is a bit much, but I would have to take the rad to a shop to get the work done. I'm still all eyes and ears on this, so if anyone comes up with more info, let me know. I mainly showed the Dewitts package, so others could see what options I'm findin'. _____________________________ 1980 L-82 Fastback (forward too) Mono composite front and rear. Full adjust ride height and response. 400+ hp, 454, M-22, 3.07 http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/C3Starship/Patch.jpg 2007 H. D. Sportster, XL 883 EFI (in reply to C3 Starship) Post #: 24

RE: 2 core vs. 4 core radiator? - 11/17/2007 5:14:46 PM    pg Posts: 1044 Joined: 8/7/2006 Status: offline You have a Vette with some power and that power produces some heat. Since I'm spending your money, go with DeWitts, the aluminum one, 4 row ( thank you for explaining that), they are Vette pro's. Ask them about the over flow tank and where the cap goes, since that's sells seperately as do the hoses and clamps. The custom shroud- find out more about that, lets try to get to a bottom line for the works. PG. _____________________________ my Vettes birthday, May 1, 1974 (in reply to C3 Starship) Post #: 25

RE: 2 core vs. 4 core radiator? - 11/17/2007 5:51:38 PM    blueshark Posts: 2170 Joined: 7/20/2006 From: Dickson, TN. Status: offline I asked these guys your question and they said  a 4 row would not give enough air flow for street use and a 2 row would be better.    ????/I'm lost on this one. Lots of good info here though. http://fluidyne.netgarage.net/viewtopic.php?topic=550&forum=1&1 _____________________________ God Speed Rich. www.larosadesign.net Design, Engineering,Tooling www.stantonscustomrods.net "Welcome to Tennessee, The patron state of shootin' stuff".......Shooter (in reply to C3 Starship) Post #: 26

RE: 2 core vs. 4 core radiator? - 11/17/2007 6:03:33 PM    pg Posts: 1044 Joined: 8/7/2006 Status: offline Your lost? So am I, one site says copper/brass is best! Be Cool says Aluminum is best. I woul just by from ever has all the parts to make it right. PG (in reply to blueshark) Post #: 27

RE: 2 core vs. 4 core radiator? - 11/17/2007 6:09:07 PM    C3 Starship Posts: 4761 Joined: 7/25/2006 Status: online Ah yes, tomatoes or tomotoes...? Hmmm......? Nuthin' like a definite maybe, eh? _____________________________ 1980 L-82 Fastback (forward too) Mono composite front and rear. Full adjust ride height and response. 400+ hp, 454, M-22, 3.07 http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/C3Starship/Patch.jpg 2007 H. D. Sportster, XL 883 EFI (in reply to pg) Post #: 28

RE: 2 core vs. 4 core radiator? - 11/17/2007 6:14:37 PM    blueshark Posts: 2170 Joined: 7/20/2006 From: Dickson, TN. Status: offline I guess it's a crap shoot! it's always been my experience that more coolant flow and  more air flow means cooler engine with respect to time in radiator. I guess it really comes down to the fans, the thermostat, water pump GPM and the actual volume of the radiator, and readily available cold air. I think any well built American made radiator with the right air flow would work. The radiator sets at an odd angle so I would find one that was on the overkill side of working. Cheers _____________________________ God Speed Rich. www.larosadesign.net Design, Engineering,Tooling www.stantonscustomrods.net "Welcome to Tennessee, The patron state of shootin' stuff".......Shooter (in reply to pg) Post #: 29

RE: 2 core vs. 4 core radiator? - 11/17/2007 7:03:44 PM    C3 Starship Posts: 4761 Joined: 7/25/2006 Status: online " The radiator sets at an odd angle so I would find one that was on the overkill side of working. " My thoughts exactly Bro! _____________________________ 1980 L-82 Fastback (forward too) Mono composite front and rear. Full adjust ride height and response. 400+ hp, 454, M-22, 3.07 http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/C3Starship/Patch.jpg 2007 H. D. Sportster, XL 883 EFI (in reply to blueshark) Post #: 30

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