Radiator Choice - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

olblue75 · 07-05-2020, 12:59 AM

Looking at the Champion or the Mishimoto both are under 400 and don’t see the Ron Davis or Dewitts at over 600 bucks, I don’t wanna a radiator is a radiator but dam the difference in cost is kinda ridiculous.
So if you had a choice which would you go with or know of another alternative for a all aluminum radiator.

'10CamaroDude · 07-05-2020, 02:35 AM

There is no sense in changing rads unless you are going with additional cores.
You can change the rad all you want, the T-stat will still be your baseline.

1fast · 07-05-2020, 07:18 AM

Im running mishimoto. Over 5 years 1000 hp + no issues

Bo White · 07-05-2020, 08:45 AM

Stock does fine until 550hp NA or 850hp boosted and that's only in the hot regions of the US.

olblue75 · 07-05-2020, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by '10CamaroDude

There is no sense in changing rads unless you are going with additional cores.
You can change the rad all you want, the T-stat will still be your baseline.

The Mishimoto and the Champion have more cores I believe and if not are they are bigger cores and I’m running a 168 t-stat an yes while what you said is true it will take longer to get hot with added capacity.

olblue75 · 07-05-2020, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo White

Stock does fine until 550hp NA or 850hp boosted and that's only in the hot regions of the US.

Bo going to be road racing the car and approximately 500 hp to the tires so a lot of additional stress if just a daily driver completely agree.

olblue75 · 07-05-2020, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 1fast

Im running mishimoto. Over 5 years 1000 hp + no issues

Did you notice a difference??

lemontwist · 07-05-2020, 01:20 PM

i got this as far as i can tell it's the same as the champion.i kinda showed what i did.it fit the fans perfect and the condenser.the only snag was the trans lines if i did it again i would stick with the stock but this was cheaper decent quality and has more cores.
the listing has a make a offer i offered 170 they accepted and i ended up at 181.48 because of tax.to use it i needed check it out
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...=576270&page=2
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Rows-Alum...72.m2749.l2649

havelegs · 07-31-2020, 11:42 AM

in for later

Athletics101 · 07-31-2020, 12:04 PM

I live in az in 115+ weather my car runs just like stock. Coolant is about 199 moving and up to 225 in stop and go or idling. Oil temps about 226 usually, and trans temps 185-190. Are you having cooling issues?

gtstorey · 07-31-2020, 12:50 PM

I think just about everyone that road courses at least has the potential to have overheating problems.

Scooter18155 · 07-31-2020, 01:00 PM

I just bought a mishimoto radiator. haven't installed it yet as I am still waiting on my oil cooler to come in the mail so I can get that in first. the thing looks great (outside of the car) and well made. the only issue I am seeing right now is it looks like they got some spots from welding inside the holes at the bottom your plastic fan shroud goes into. so it doesn't really fit in there without doing some minor trimming on the fan shroud. I don't know if this is an issue with all of their camaro rads or I just got the lucky bad draw lol

olblue75 · 07-31-2020, 11:07 PM

Good info on both Champion and Mishimoto an I plan on running a external cooler for the trans as well.

gunchamp · 08-01-2020, 06:02 PM

running a mishimoto here. Nice rad. Fit great and seems to be top quality. Car runs cool, no issues

07-05-2020, 12:59 AM	#1
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,062	Radiator Choice Looking at the Champion or the Mishimoto both are under 400 and don’t see the Ron Davis or Dewitts at over 600 bucks, I don’t wanna a radiator is a radiator but dam the difference in cost is kinda ridiculous. So if you had a choice which would you go with or know of another alternative for a all aluminum radiator. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

07-05-2020, 07:18 AM	#3
1fast 8.60 @ 157 @ 4200lbs Drives: 2010 Gen 5 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Warrenton, va Posts: 299 View My Garage	Radiator Im running mishimoto. Over 5 years 1000 hp + no issues __________________ 2010 camaro twin turbo 8.60 @ 157 full weight 4200

07-31-2020, 12:04 PM	#10
Athletics101 Drives: 5th Gen L99 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Lake Havasu City Posts: 244	I live in az in 115+ weather my car runs just like stock. Coolant is about 199 moving and up to 225 in stop and go or idling. Oil temps about 226 usually, and trans temps 185-190. Are you having cooling issues? __________________ LSA conversion 2.5 upper 10% lower, L99 converted to LS3. TSP 229/244 cam, TSP LS3 ported and milled heads milled .015,Kooks LT’s no cats, Roto Fab, Borla arak cat back. 3200 stall,Forgestar F14 18’s and drag radials, pedders coil overs, BMR trailing arms & adjustable toe rods, mildly stripped Interior 685/613 on E 610/571 on 91

07-31-2020, 01:00 PM	#12
Scooter18155 Drives: 2010 ss/rs 6 speed manual Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ny Posts: 584	I just bought a mishimoto radiator. haven't installed it yet as I am still waiting on my oil cooler to come in the mail so I can get that in first. the thing looks great (outside of the car) and well made. the only issue I am seeing right now is it looks like they got some spots from welding inside the holes at the bottom your plastic fan shroud goes into. so it doesn't really fit in there without doing some minor trimming on the fan shroud. I don't know if this is an issue with all of their camaro rads or I just got the lucky bad draw lol __________________ 2010 camaro ss/rs, standard 6 speed, ls3 motor, bmr subframe connectors, jba 3” competition Exhaust, stainless works 1 7/8" headers, adm cold air intake, hurst short throw shifter, bo white ported tb, mishimoto aluminum radiator, mishimoto oil cooler.

07-31-2020, 11:07 PM	#13
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,062	Good info on both Champion and Mishimoto an I plan on running a external cooler for the trans as well. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

07-05-2020, 02:35 AM	#2
'10CamaroDude Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Pgh Posts: 739 View My Garage	There is no sense in changing rads unless you are going with additional cores. You can change the rad all you want, the T-stat will still be your baseline.

07-05-2020, 08:45 AM	#4
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	Stock does fine until 550hp NA or 850hp boosted and that's only in the hot regions of the US.

07-05-2020, 01:20 PM	#8
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	i got this as far as i can tell it's the same as the champion.i kinda showed what i did.it fit the fans perfect and the condenser.the only snag was the trans lines if i did it again i would stick with the stock but this was cheaper decent quality and has more cores. the listing has a make a offer i offered 170 they accepted and i ended up at 181.48 because of tax.to use it i needed check it out https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...=576270&page=2 https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Rows-Alum...72.m2749.l2649

07-31-2020, 11:42 AM	#9
havelegs Drives: '23 LT1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 986	in for later

07-31-2020, 12:50 PM	#11
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,146	I think just about everyone that road courses at least has the potential to have overheating problems.

08-01-2020, 06:02 PM	#14
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	running a mishimoto here. Nice rad. Fit great and seems to be top quality. Car runs cool, no issues __________________ 15 Camaro SS- GPI max top end, ESS Vortech V3 9psi, ID 1050s, ZL1 pump, JMS bap, Long tubes, Corsa extreme, Circle D pro 5C, 391 rear, DSS carbon drive shaft, poly cradle bushings, tuned by Ted Jannetty and much much more