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So, seeing in the past couple of weeks I ordered my new Corbeau seats, 5 new Autometer gauges, new Dual Spal fans, a new dash, new rear tires, and most likely some more crap I cant remember... I decided it wouldnt hurt to spend a "little" more $$$ to replace my leaky stock radiator.
So... today I ordered a "direct-fit" aluminum radiator from Dewitts. Its part #A77A which is a direct fit for an automatic, so it has the side tank trans cooler.
I also ordered Dewitts' brackets for the Spals.
I have a question though, I meant to ask Dewitts when I called but forgot.
From what I remember reading, their site said their radiators are Dual Core (which from what Ive read is standard for aluminum radiators.) I believe my stock (heavy duty L82) radiator is 4 core? The Dewitts radiator will still be an increase in cooling even over the heavy duty 4 core though right?
Also, for those that have done the swap is there anything I should know ahead of time or look out for? I think I have everything I need. I got the radiator which comes with new mounting bushings... I got new mount ties for my auxillary B&M trans cooler since Im going to have to move it from my old radiator.... Im going to remove the fittings from the stock side tank cooler so I can reuse them on the new one since I run rubber trans cooler lines starting at the crank pulley. Anything Im missing?
Again, for those that have a swap like this with the dual SPALs how do you like it? Im running a 180* thermostat with a fan temp switch for both fans to come on at 195* if I remember correctly.... Any suggestions.
Thanks!
So... today I ordered a "direct-fit" aluminum radiator from Dewitts. Its part #A77A which is a direct fit for an automatic, so it has the side tank trans cooler.
I also ordered Dewitts' brackets for the Spals.
I have a question though, I meant to ask Dewitts when I called but forgot.
From what I remember reading, their site said their radiators are Dual Core (which from what Ive read is standard for aluminum radiators.) I believe my stock (heavy duty L82) radiator is 4 core? The Dewitts radiator will still be an increase in cooling even over the heavy duty 4 core though right?
Also, for those that have done the swap is there anything I should know ahead of time or look out for? I think I have everything I need. I got the radiator which comes with new mounting bushings... I got new mount ties for my auxillary B&M trans cooler since Im going to have to move it from my old radiator.... Im going to remove the fittings from the stock side tank cooler so I can reuse them on the new one since I run rubber trans cooler lines starting at the crank pulley. Anything Im missing?
Again, for those that have a swap like this with the dual SPALs how do you like it? Im running a 180* thermostat with a fan temp switch for both fans to come on at 195* if I remember correctly.... Any suggestions.
Thanks!