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90-96 w/Auto Direct Fit Aluminum Radiator

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RA-170
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High performance aluminum Corvette radiators are available for all C4 Corvette models. Each radiator is designed to fit into the factory mounting, without any modifications. And your 1990-1996 Corvette will no longer be plagued with plastic end tanks and seals that are prone to leaking. Fits 1990-1996 Corvettes w/automatic transmission.

Direct Fit radiators are completely manufactured and assembled right here in the United States. Along with that comes the quality that you would expect from a company that takes pride in turning out Corvette radiators. Each Direct Fit Corvette radiator begins life as an aluminum core with two 1" wide cooling tubes. This configuration more than doubles the cooling capacity by increasing the "tube to fin" contact area over replacement 4-row copper radiator. This can only be achieved with an aluminum radiator since the aluminum material does not dramatically affect the radiators weight. Tanks are press formed and inlet/outlets are correctly configured for a drop-in installation. Each core is then brazed in a controlled atmosphere furnace; which eliminates the need for epoxy, ensuring leak free, and trouble free service for many years to come.

Are two rows really better than three or four? In the era of copper and brass radiators, more rows meant better cooling due to increased surface area. However, with aluminum radiators, the game has changed. Engineers found that reducing fin height and using wider tubes increased tube-to-fin contact, enhancing performance while cutting weight. The U.S. standard for performance aluminum radiators is 1" wide tubes, while imported radiators often use smaller 16mm tubes. This means a 2-row aluminum radiator with 1" tubes offers better cooling than a 3-row imported design.  When researching, focus on tube width for a clearer picture of efficiency and origin.

1990-1996 Direct Fit radiators fit into the original mounting position however GM did not allow any room for a thicker core and therefore it is impossible to make a true "direct fit" radiator. The upper two rubber cushions must be trimmed slightly to accommodate the larger core. Spacer plates and hardware are included so no shroud cutting is required!

Dewitts aluminum radiators are warrantied to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as you own the Corvette in which it was originally installed. This warranty is extended only to the first retail purchaser of any such radiator. Proof of purchase must be provided in the way of a sale receipt from DRI or an authorized dealer. If the radiator is used in any racing application this warranty is considered null and void.

Radiators used without an adequate proportion of premium quality antifreeze coolant and distilled water are not covered by this warranty. DRI radiators require a correct proportion of quality coolant, which contains aluminum corrosion inhibitors in the formula and distilled water. All Corvette cooling systems must include a radiator pressure cap with the proper pressure rating. Distilled water and premium antifreeze must be used with all Corvette aluminum radiators!

Dewitt Item Number 32-1139090A

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Installation difficulty: 4

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SKU RA-170
Generation C4
Model Year 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Additional Item Information
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 32-1139090A
  • P65 Warning WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.p65warnings.co.gov

Dewitt

Based in Michigan, DeWitts Radiator is the only aftermarket radiator manufacturer in the US which owns an aluminum Nocolok blazing furnace. With a twelve-person crew, DeWitts builds custom and direct fit radiators for 1955-present Corvettes from start to finish at their Howell, MI plant. No epoxy is used in the making of their radiators, and their construction methods eliminate seams and possible leak points. Their Lifetime Warranty is industry leading, and Zip only recommends DeWitts Radiators to our customers.

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