I am looking on advices about what vendor/manufacturer to pick for a direct fit aluminum radiator for my 1971 Big Block (454) with Manual Transmission and A/C.
I like to get the most cooling capacity without modification of the shroud or anything else.
What is the best way to go?

Just purchased one from eckler's for 378.00. Looks great in the pics. I will let you know when it gets here.

Check out Dewittshttp://www.dewitts.com/
I bought one and it looks just like the original.
Very happy wiith it..


Roy

Thanks.

The rads look good indeed. I am alittle concern about the epoxy. Welded tubes are easier to repair, no?

Dewitts Direct fit are epoxy free.. I've read to repair a aluminum radiator is expensive, cost wise just replace it with a new one.. If you have further questions give them a call at 810-220-0181 . I found them to very helpful.. If you decide to buy one ask if you can get the show price discount....

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I went with 'Be Cool'. Expensive but very nice and the fit was perfect.

I bought a Griffin from DeWitts. I love it. They are great to deal with.

Dewitts Direct fit are epoxy free..

This is true: At least the model I am looking at is epoxy free (A69M), unless I take the black epoxy coating as an option to make it look more like the original.
But this not the same thing...
Also, I think you are right about the cost of repairing an aluminum rad.

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Finaly, I went with Dewitt.