Restoration radiators are 100% correct reproduction aluminum plate type radiators. These radiators appear exactly like the original model, including the GM part number, date code, and label. Plate type radiators are not simply for show, as they will out perform any tube type aluminum racing radiator. With ratings as high as 4600btu/m, these radiators are the highest performance radiators on the market. A four row copper replacement radiator provides about 3300btu/m which usually results in a hot motor. If your car originally came with an aluminum radiator, changing to copper radiator is a downgrade in performance".
This unit features a two-inch wide top-mounting bracket that was used on all 1963-64 Corvettes. This radiator is reproduced to appear 100% original in every detail. Independent testing has shown that this radiator will out perform a brass replacement radiator by almost 30%. It is 100% furnace brazed, which means you will not see any heli-arc welding at all. The original part number is stamped into the top left of the radiator and the date code is just below the part number. This radiator is also offered in a “base” form E8989 for individuals that want a high performance radiator, but do not care about the show details. The “base” radiator is simply an un-painted, non-dated, bare aluminum radiator. It does not include any stickers and/or markings. The perfect answer for race cars and everyday drivers.
