C5 DeWitts Radiator & SPAL Fan Install

[@mycorvettelife]

DeWitts has just provided me with a promo code for my viewers. Use code “MyCorvetteLife” at checkout to get 10% off. That’s a pretty significant chunk of change!

[@flynnwells2713]

Sorry to be so offtopic but does any of you know a way to get back into an instagram account?? I was stupid lost the login password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me!

[@oisforoffroad]

Thanks for this. I just ordered a Dewitts for my C5 Z06. My stock cooler is leaking and I want to make a video about upgrading. I don't have the money to get the fans yet but its on my list.

[@nashrambler5246]

EVERY SINGLE YEAR CORVETTE??? That is totally AMAZING!!! They have all the bases covered. 😎

[@DeWittsRadiator]

You could say we're Corvette Specialists!

[@nashrambler5246]

Dude, that install was sweet, looked totally easy enough for any C5 owner to accomplish. Great tutorial / walk through Chris, glad you have some great partners to show off some awesome products. I will have to look into this for myself.

[@andrewstout777]

Your car sounds soooo good!

[@backpacker72]

Nice set up and the price is affordable! Have to put that on my list

[@DeWittsRadiator]

Let us know when you're ready to put that list into action. :)

[@edgardovigocastillo794]

Beautiful radiator! Look very nice good job! Kriss remember there are automatic Corvette owners on your channel. :-)

[@jeffb243]

As usual, great video. Glad you’re back, Chris

[@mikebas7325]

That's one hell of a nice set up right down to them using factory type connectors for the fans. Basically plug & play, thanks for the install video.

[@backyardboosters9128]

Awesome! Your in car sound is beautiful! Need some canyon run videos!

[@thomaswilson8634]

Awesome. Really nice to see ya working on the vette. I finally came home. Drove my vette an I was so happy. But now its leaking oil . Looks like rear main. Take care an thanks for the awesome video

[@DeWittsRadiator]

Excellent video!

[@mouradmuhammad6163]

Thank You I have to look into that the quality of his make or the whales . You spoke of it looks very nice Thank You for showing that !!

[@ajcates9136]

I promise I will buy one from them Tennessee is hot as hell in the summer

[@reddawg917]

Easily one of the best upgrades I did to my C5. Especially for us folks in AZ.

[@hondamancl450]

Very helpful video's thanks Dave from Michigan

[@Workin247]

Im wanting to get the short dewitts with the spals for my c5. The quality does look great. Gotta save my pennies..

[@anthonyplascencia3536]

I know right, basically a grand for both parts

[@mycorvettelife]

Worth it! And you will make more power when your car runs cooler.

[@DeWittsRadiator]

Save those pennies! We may have a promo coming up that will help.

[@miguel300ish]

Dewitts Radiator I’m listening too I’m on the market for a new radiator too for my cammed vette

[@ZIGZAG252]

Great video Chris, very impressed with your presentation.

[@rahrah5268]

Thank you for helping me with my research I have a 05 cts-v and it runs the same temperature and I have the Dewitt radiator only thing I'm missing is the SPAL dual Fan so it can run alot cooler specially in hot climates and at the sametime you mentioned to change your thermostat while your right there so thats what I have to do also but thank you again

[@jamesmckee7863]

Great job Chris

[@Glide1992]

Another great instructional video.

[@christopherdutro168]

Thanks another day in autoshop! With a clone of my car ( except my automatic transmission)

[@victorjohnson2093]

Great Video 👍🏿

[@rudydominguez7183]

Good job Chris!! You are always putting good quality stuff to your vette!! I admired that. This upgrade will definately be on my to do list.

[@chrishuffman6734]

That thing sounds like a beast!

[@johnbrownlee7623]

Nice Job...................JB......

[@DennisMoscatelli]

Chris, I have a 98 Base Automatic. Motor is stock. Only have a cat back, nothing else. I replaced my radiator and fan with a DeWitt, the exact same one as you used in your c5. Stock 190 Tstat. Actually your video was my inspiration. I want my motor to run in the 190's. I live in the Chicago area. However I have not seen the same results that you have. I watch your video when you drove in 106 degree heat and your temps were 190. When you spirited the engine, the temp rose to 198, and by the time you got home you were at 189. I drive 6-7 miles to work. On a 42 degree morning, I am at 203 by the time I get to work. Why is it that at 106 degrees in Phoenix, you are at 190 and I am at 42 degrees in Chicago and am at 203? My condenser is cleaned out. Stock and original water pump. I have had my fans recalibrated to start at a colder temp. First fan=On at 205, off at 200. Second fan=On at 210, off at 206.

[@Joe-gp1te]

Great video, very informative. You just motivated to take my Vette out lol. Thx 😊

[@michaelkircher7172]

Im about to replace my radiator, this video was great!!

[@Jdikmen]

Great video. Unfortunately I have a 2001 A4 with the transmission cooler lines that have to be transferred over. I have the DeWitts and Spal fan setup that I have been putting off because I am not sure how to handle the transmission lines as far as fluid loss and refill? I have seen numerous videos on swapping DeWitts on C5 Manual transmissions, but nothing for the automatic?

[@mycorvettelife]

Have you asked Dewitts?

[@Jdikmen]

@@mycorvettelife I just called Dewitts and they said for me just to tie a plastic bag around the trans lines when I disconnect them to catch any fluid that might escape. I should be able to measure the loss and replace the fluid with the same amount until I can get the car in the air and check it properly.

[@christopherdutro168]

I feel your pain

[@eddied8989]

did you show the wiring of the new fan unit !!!

[@tonyw7836]

After removing the radiator is it possible to replace the Harmonic Balancer. I hope I spelled that right. I enjoy all of your videos.

[@mycorvettelife]

You will need to remove the steering rack to access the center bolt.

[@trentbuckle6880]

Thanks for the vid. I know your car is manual so your radiator doesn't have transmission cooler lines going into the radiator but do you happen to know on ones that do is the top line or the bottom line the line coming in from the transmission and which one is going back to the the trans? Thanks.

[@TheDaviro47]

Hey do you think you can upgrade the fans without upgrading the radiator

[@colemcmeans7809]

great video as always, good looking product.

[@callancollins7708]

Damn, I live in the phx area too. This is a must have.

[@moisesmejia7743]

Chris like everything else heat is bad it will destroy everything especially in Arizona I have seen steering wheel melted, KeepSafe, love all.🙌

[@gregswartz1900]

Great how to video

[@michaelt9593]

Great vid! Oh, and @14:25, that’s what she said ;)

[@thehomer5913]

Thanks for another great vid! 2 questions: the C5 really doesn't have a radiator cap, right? Just the cap on the reservoir? Also, I've never seen you use a cordless ratchet in your videos. I just bought one hoping it would cut down on all the awkward angle torquing and maybe reduce the repetitive swinging of normal ratchets in tight spaces. BUT, it was absolutely useless for my latest project of replacing the sway bar end links. I'm thinking of returning it. Do you have/use a cordless ratchet?

[@Adnan-ph1et]

Thank you

[@GregSr]

I put a new radiator in my 2003 C5 about 2 years ago. The plastic end tank (where the upper hose connects) was seeping coolant and leaving a few drops on my garage floor. I ran into a huge issue with the automatic transmission fluid cooling lines when I tried to connect them to the new radiator. Would NOT connect. I tried radiators from O'Reilly's, NAPA and Autozone. No luck. I ended up adapting the cooling lines with some special fittings. I did not add any rubber parts - rubber eventually fails. I ended up cutting off the factory fittings and used a flare tool to adapt the new parts. The C5 is bone stock and I am the original owner. I have no idea why the oil lines would not attach to the radiator.

[@hondamancl450]

I really like this radiator it's pricey at $800.00 what you're opinion about using the factory fan's because are pricey also give me you're thoughts thanks I really like your videos you're doing a great job 👍

[@davidbruns6127]

How was the wiring? Pretty easy? I see my c6z has 3 wires and the dewitts fans has 1 plug connector with 2 wires…. I can’t find a wire diagram anywhere. Please help

[@mycorvettelife]

It’s plug and play. Order the right fan for the C6 and it will have the correct plug.

[@Beezy_Builds]

I'm curious why you didn't go with the model that has the built in oil cooler? Since I'm sure at some point you will upgrade to one. Great video though 👍🏽

[@mycorvettelife]

Because I don’t race it and don’t need it.

[@christopherdutro168]

They are a must for an automatic transmission because they run much hotter being in the rear of the car! Heat is an A-4s worst enemy!

[@greg04zo67]

Hey Chris, I was curious if there is more clearance between the sway bar and driver side fan with this setup. If so, how much do you think? My DeWitts is lowered on the cradle and I had to clearance the stock fan, now it’s off balance. If there is more clearance I’ll probably purchase the spal fans. Good content btw!

[@eddied8989]

Excellent video. What degree thermostat does your car have ? I see a lot of shops install 160. Also, do the factory fans perform well enough to reuse with the DeWitts radiator ?

[@mycorvettelife]

Stock 185. You can reuse the factory fans.

[@leonardanderson8072]

Chris, wanted to reach out to you. I know your ride is a 98. I have a 99 manual. 46G miles. Parked for years. I got it at a steal. Love it. BUT...ebcm. Yep. ABS light on and traction lights. It still drives fine. Have you ran into this problem? If so, what did you do? Any info you could provide would be helpful. I'm looking for a vette club near me. Can't tell you how much your videos have helped me. Especially cleaning the engine it freaks me out to spray water on that thing

[@mycorvettelife]

I haven’t had a problem with the ECBM.

[@sfw1962]

Nice modifications & great information. Did the stock fan harnesses work? Are the fans SPAL brushless?

[@mycorvettelife]

Yes. And I’m not sure if they are brushless.

[@sfw1962]

My Corvette Life thank you. Great work. Love the build.

[@ricksgarage8069]

Have you had any trouble with the radiator support bracket cracking due to the increased weight of the new radiator?

[@mycorvettelife]

No

[@VillainVonBadGuy]

So i got a 1999 c5, last month i decided to go on a road trip and well it didnt end well. Could of been worse but it isnt that great. I need a new fender and front bumper and dont know where to get one. Its a silver C5 the damage isnt super noticeable but i would like it like factory. Any info on where i could look for fenders?

[@mycorvettelife]

VetteNutz

[@chakman1125]

03 Z06 same install?

[@mycorvettelife]

Yes

[@louieruiz2399]

Do you have a parts number.. I have a 2000 coupe automatic

[@alimehrozi2828]

How much HP is your vette making to the wheels?

[@mycorvettelife]

422whp on 91. Mods list is in the description below the video.

[@stewpidaso5624]

Looks like your old radiator came out of a automatic transmission vehicle.

[@mrhobbs5713]

Just wondering what caused you to replace it.

[@mycorvettelife]

Temps being 230+

[@inquisitive980]

Chris, You should be contacted by “My C4 Corvette Life” and who knows whom else from his channel, concerning your C4 interest. Just passed the word along for you.

[@ediagautomotivetools4478]

Hey Chris,did you works on common Passenger car,we want to invite you review our scan tool.we can send a email if yes.

[@mycorvettelife]

Please send me an email at [e-mail]

[@ediagautomotivetools4478]

@@mycorvettelife Just sent a email,please check it or spam box.

[@justinnhl95]

If youre looking to run cooler go with a 160 degree thermostat. Makes a huge difference, fixed my overheating issue completely.

[@mycorvettelife]

I have one already.

[@justinnhl95]

@@mycorvettelife wow she runs hot in your weather lol, i have some cooler temps here in NY

[@milojanis4901]

I've had a DeWitts radiator in my car for 15 years cooling a built LS7, with the stock fans. Don't need the spal fans, trust me.....

[@mycorvettelife]

You don’t need a lot of things, but it’s nice to have.

[@johngatsby1473]

I'm lost. My c5 z06 was Dyno'd at 840 rwhp with a built 403 and a Ysi....on Texas. I never had overheating issues. Why would one pay so much for something you don't need?

[@mycorvettelife]

You have a 1 in a million car apparently. Congrats.

[@johngatsby1473]

@@mycorvettelife I sense the sarcasm but it's a fact. Is it that hard to believe? I don't recall hearing allot about overheating issues unless the cars were being tracked...and I don't mean quarter mile track.

[@mycorvettelife]

@@johngatsby1473 Overheating is one of the top maintenance problems from this generation. Even stock.

[@johngatsby1473]

@@mycorvettelife Im being honest....I've never had that issue on my z, granted it's an 02, nor my 05 XLR which btw, is what brought me to your video. Stupid side tank leak.

[@johngatsby1473]

@@mycorvettelife while I have your attention....what clamps did you use to replace the stock ones?