{"product_id":"performance-radiator-for-chevrolet-corvette-c4-1984-1990","title":"Performance Radiator for Chevrolet Corvette C4 (1984-1990)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHeavy-Duty Performance Radiator for 1984-1990 Chevrolet Corvette\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Bolt-In Cooling Upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces the restrictive, aging stock radiator to lower coolant temperatures and prevent heat soak in high-demand V8 applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3\u003eThe Stock C4 Cooling Shortcoming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe factory single or dual-row radiators equipped on early C4 Corvettes struggle to maintain optimal coolant temperatures under sustained load, tracking, or in modified L83 and L98 engines. Over time, plastic end tanks become brittle, develop micro-cracks, and fail at the crimped seams due to thousands of thermal cycles. Furthermore, the OEM core lacks the required fluid volume and surface area to effectively dissipate heat during extended idle or performance driving, leading to rapid heat soak, increased pressure, and potential head gasket failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis high-capacity 3-row aluminum radiator resolves factory thermal limits by maximizing core thickness to 2-1\/2 inches, substantially increasing overall coolant capacity and fin surface area. Constructed completely from high-grade aluminum with TIG-welded end tanks, it permanently eliminates the inherent failure points of factory plastic-to-aluminum crimps. The 3-row design optimizes heat transfer by adjusting fluid flow velocity just enough to extract maximum thermal energy before returning to the engine block. Engineered with a 1-1\/4\" driver-side inlet and a 1-3\/8\" passenger-side outlet, it provides the superior heat dissipation essential for C4 restorations, forced induction setups, and demanding V8 conversion applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e1984-1990 Chevrolet Corvette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eL83, L98 Small Block V8 \/ C4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e205-250 hp \/ 290-345 lb-ft (Approx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n \n  \u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1984–1990 Chevy Corvette V8 5.7L\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1982–2002 Chevy S10 \/ S-10 Blazer (V8 Conversion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCorvette V8 Swap \/ Custom Applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2.5L \/ 2.8L \/ 4.3L engine swap projects requiring upgraded cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eThe Chevrolet Muscle Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBuilt to handle the massive thermal demands of legendary small blocks, this heavy-duty cooling solution ensures consistent operating temperatures, protecting your V8's power output and reliability whether on the street or the strip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48415016943864,"sku":"DS-E5STNWABI","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-radiator-for-chevrolet-corvette-c4-1984-1990-1.webp?v=1779147951","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/performance-radiator-for-chevrolet-corvette-c4-1984-1990","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}