Radiator advice for 68 L71

[Erik S.]

Hello - I did a search in the archives but couldn't find the answer to my question (probably lousy search job but nevertheless);

I am doing a (insofar possible) NCRS style body off on my 1968 L71 and want to replace the radiator for a DeWitts. What advice would you give me - go for the aluminium

http://www.dewitts.com/pages/productdetail.asp?ProdID=276

or take the copper and brass product?

http://www.dewitts.com/pages/productdetail.asp?ProdID=326

Your advice and views are highly appreciated (as always),
Erik

[John H.]

Re: Radiator advice for 68 L71

Erik -

Depends on your objective for the car - the copper/brass will get more judging points, but the aluminum has 25% more cooling capacity. Depends whether you want to watch the scenery or the temperature gauge.

[Erik S.]

Re: Radiator advice for 68 L71

Thanks John - I will check the judging manual how many points I would burn with the Aluminium one.

Erik

[Jim T.]

Re: Radiator advice for 68 L71

Erick your post made me check Dewitts site, they make aluminum radiators for 68 BB but did not see an aluminum radiator for a 68 SB, they do have them for the 69-72 SB though.

[Rich G.]

Re: Radiator advice for 68 L71

My 34K mile 68 L71 has an original copper/brass radiator and has no cooling problems at all.

Rich

[Phil P.]

dewitts 63-72 alum rad p/n A63M *NM*

[Erik S.]

Re: Radiator advice for 68 L71

Same here Rich - cooling isn't that big of an issue as well. Maybe the brass version then......

Erik

[Mark #28455]

My L89 uses the stock radiator too

It has a stroker 489 engine (original block and heads) and with all the correct fan, seals and the chin spoiler, it holds a steady 190 - 210 with the 195 degree thermostat in Florida - and no crazy high volume water pump or cooling additives! The factory designed these cars to be driven.

The interior also holds a steady 190 degrees but that's another story (JUST KIDDING!!!).

Mark

[Thomas D.]

Re: Radiator advice for 68 L71

The 68 small block could be the BB radiator, if the car had either AC or Auto.

[Joe L.]

Re: Radiator advice for 68 L71

Tom------

I'll go even further and say that the 68 small block WOULD BE the BB radiator if the car had either C-60 or M-40.