Mishimoto Performance Radiator Thread
#1
Mishimoto Performance Radiator Thread
Hey Guys,
I just wanted to get the ball rolling and announce that we're starting development on a performance radiator for the C6 'Vette. We'll be really kicking things off on Friday with a Z06 coming in for a closer inspection from our engineers.
I'll be your guide through the project and make sure that I post updates as we go, and we might also need to check out some of the other trim levels as well, so drop me a line if you're willing to loan us your Corvette and are in the Delaware/Philly/Maryland area.
Feel free to ask any questions or drop any suggestions you might have!
-Nick
I just wanted to get the ball rolling and announce that we're starting development on a performance radiator for the C6 'Vette. We'll be really kicking things off on Friday with a Z06 coming in for a closer inspection from our engineers.
I'll be your guide through the project and make sure that I post updates as we go, and we might also need to check out some of the other trim levels as well, so drop me a line if you're willing to loan us your Corvette and are in the Delaware/Philly/Maryland area.
Feel free to ask any questions or drop any suggestions you might have!
-Nick
#2
Outstanding information! I will most definitely purchase one for my car.
I installed a Mishimoto radiator in my 2006 Gto and I absolutely loved it.
Thanks for putting forth the R&D.
I installed a Mishimoto radiator in my 2006 Gto and I absolutely loved it.
Thanks for putting forth the R&D.
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market is there for a z06 radiator for us centri supercharger guys that show on street/traffic performance. especially here in south where it high humidity and temps
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i would think a notch in the radiator for sc inlet to keep full size radiator best suited for cooling.
dewitts makes a 2" cutdown version but it only offers equal performance or less cooling down here
dewitts makes a 2" cutdown version but it only offers equal performance or less cooling down here
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Melting Slicks
Hey Guys,
I just wanted to get the ball rolling and announce that we're starting development on a performance radiator for the C6 'Vette. We'll be really kicking things off on Friday with a Z06 coming in for a closer inspection from our engineers.
I'll be your guide through the project and make sure that I post updates as we go, and we might also need to check out some of the other trim levels as well, so drop me a line if you're willing to loan us your Corvette and are in the Delaware/Philly/Maryland area.
Feel free to ask any questions or drop any suggestions you might have!
-Nick
I just wanted to get the ball rolling and announce that we're starting development on a performance radiator for the C6 'Vette. We'll be really kicking things off on Friday with a Z06 coming in for a closer inspection from our engineers.
I'll be your guide through the project and make sure that I post updates as we go, and we might also need to check out some of the other trim levels as well, so drop me a line if you're willing to loan us your Corvette and are in the Delaware/Philly/Maryland area.
Feel free to ask any questions or drop any suggestions you might have!
-Nick
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#11
Team Owner
Plenty of good radiators out there now. What will make this better than one of the other 4-5 great radiators already out?
#12
That being said, our loaner is here! While I've had the opportunity to drive a few other muscle cars out there, I've admittedly never had the chance to be behind the wheel of a Corvette, let alone the Z06. This particular C6 belongs to a friend of mine who graciously let me do the transport to our HQ this morning. Simply put, what a remarkable machine, and she's quite the looker:
Looking forward to more updates!
-Nick
#13
Team Owner
Honestly the people asking for a blower setup, all you have to do is cut down the core 2", and blowers all fit factory radiators, or full size dewitts/rondavis/lg/RSD/etc they just think they need a 4" inlet for some reason, even though inlets on most blower kits will make 1100+rwhp with ease. It just makes putting the inlet on easy with a shorter radiator, at the expense of cooling. The market is very small for that, and most people in the know won't touch a cut down radiator as the cars already have massive heat issues.
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Honestly the people asking for a blower setup, all you have to do is cut down the core 2", and blowers all fit factory radiators, or full size dewitts/rondavis/lg/RSD/etc they just think they need a 4" inlet for some reason, even though inlets on most blower kits will make 1100+rwhp with ease. It just makes putting the inlet on easy with a shorter radiator, at the expense of cooling. The market is very small for that, and most people in the know won't touch a cut down radiator as the cars already have massive heat issues.
-Nick
#15
Hey Guys,
I just wanted to bump this up and let you know that we haven't forgot about you!
We have a preliminary design in the works and we're currently waiting on the first production sample. I'll be sure to keep you updated once we make some more progress
-Nick
I just wanted to bump this up and let you know that we haven't forgot about you!
We have a preliminary design in the works and we're currently waiting on the first production sample. I'll be sure to keep you updated once we make some more progress
-Nick
#17
Burning Brakes
Are you going to offer radiators for the various trims of the C6?
Base
Z51 (would need transmission and oil cooling built in)
Z06/GS (would need transmission cooling) - depending on year
Base
Z51 (would need transmission and oil cooling built in)
Z06/GS (would need transmission cooling) - depending on year
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#19
Melting Slicks
I would also look into fans to sell also. Many of the problems can be attributed to not enough fan power. You guys might want to look at some brushless designs since that area is not as crowded as the others (you can buy regular fans in lots of places - your nothing new there).
#20
I'd also love to see brushless fans with a nice shroud. The fan connector is a common source of issues on c6, so an upgraded plug assembly would be a good bonus.
I'm collecting parts to run an air/air trans cooler at the rear of my c6 z06, so I'd like option to get a c6 radiator with no extra coolers.
I'm collecting parts to run an air/air trans cooler at the rear of my c6 z06, so I'd like option to get a c6 radiator with no extra coolers.