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  1. Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 3: Prototype Installation

    Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 3: Prototype Installation

    Interested in purchasing this Cummins radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Dodge 6.7L Cummins Aluminum Radiator

    Time to install our prototype radiator into a test vehicle to make sure that it fits perfectly. Luckily, we were able to check fitment on the same donor vehicle we used for our last round of testing. Once the truck rolled into the shop, we quickly installed our prototype radiator shown at the end of our last post. Check out a few shots taken during the installation process!

    Mishimoto 6.7L Cummins radiator prototype installed
    Mishimoto 6.7L Cummins radiator prototype installed

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  2. Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Intercooler, Part 3: Prototype Intercooler Evaluation and Installation

    Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Intercooler, Part 3: Prototype Intercooler Evaluation and Installation

    Interested in purchasing this Cummins Intercooler? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Dodge 6.7L Cummins Intercooler

    Our prototype intercooler is ready to go! Let's take a quick peek at what our engineers designed!

    Mishimoto 6.7L Cummins intercooler prototype
    Mishimoto 6.7L Cummins intercooler prototype

    Mishimoto 6.7L Cummins intercooler prototype
    Mishimoto 6.7L Cummins intercooler prototype

    First impressions,

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  3. Mishimoto 2011+ Chevrolet/GMC 6.6L LML Duramax Performance Intercooler, Part 1: Product Introduction and Factory Cooler Evaluation

    Mishimoto 2011+ Chevrolet/GMC 6.6L LML Duramax Performance Intercooler, Part 1: Product Introduction and Factory Cooler Evaluation

    Interested in purchasing this Duramax Intercooler? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Chevrolet/GMC 6.6L Duramax Intercooler Kit

    Product Introduction

    The LML Duramax is the cleanest and most powerful Duramax thus far. The innovations made for this new model are quite substantial and are a direct result of serious advances in automotive technology. Unfortunately, stricter emissions standards of today result in the inclusion of a DPF (diesel particulate filter) system, which improves emissions yet hampers fuel mileage.

    Luckily, not all the innovations for newer Durmax models are in place to provide cleaner air; several features of the new engine are in place for improved performance and reliability. Among the long list of improvements, a few highlights include a quick-spooling VGT turbocharger, a factory-equipped exhaust brake, upgraded designs of the main

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  4. Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 2: Factory Radiator Data Collection and Prototype Development

    Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 2: Factory Radiator Data Collection and Prototype Development

    Interested in purchasing this Cummins radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Dodge 6.7L Cummins Aluminum Radiator

    Now that we had our project objectives outlined, we could bring in a vehicle to begin the first stage of product development. After checking with our local contacts, we were able to locate the 2010 6.7L you see below!

    2010 6.7L Cummins test vehicle
    2010 6.7L Cummins test vehicle

    A big thank you to the owner of this truck! Take a look under the hood. This truck was equipped with some basic bolt-on modifications.

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  5. Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Intercooler, Part 2: Prototype Intercooler Design

    Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Intercooler, Part 2: Prototype Intercooler Design

    Interested in purchasing this Cummins Intercooler? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Dodge 6.7L Cummins Intercooler

    Time to design an intercooler! Our first step toward this goal was to remove the intercooler so we could collect all the data points we needed. All front-end components were then removed from the truck to provide access.

    Factory 6.7L components removed
    Factory 6.7L components removed

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  6. Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 1: Product Introduction

    Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 1: Product Introduction

    Interested in purchasing this Cummins radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Dodge 6.7L Cummins Aluminum Radiator

    Many of you may be following our other write-up regarding the development of our intercooler for the 2010-2012 6.7L Cummins. Along with designing and testing an incredibly efficient intercooler, we also worked to improve the engine cooling efficiency by crafting a performance aluminum radiator. A typical enthusiast may be wondering, why would I want to upgrade my radiator? Couldn't I spend that money on modifications that make my truck faster, louder, and more fun? Possibly, but keep in mind the benefits of an aluminum radiator upgrade. First, the improvement in reliability is a huge factor for many of our consumers. The factory radiator is constructed from an aluminum core mated to plastic end tanks. The connection point uses a rubber gasket which is then

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  7. Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Intercooler, Part 1: Project Introduction

    Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Intercooler, Part 1: Project Introduction

    Interested in purchasing this Cummins Intercooler? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Dodge 6.7L Cummins Intercooler

    Mishimoto joined the diesel world around 16 months ago, and since that time we have been providing unmatched cooling protection and performance for Powerstroke, Cummins, and Duramax engines. Using our knowledge and experience in the development of products for sport compact and European vehicles, our team is able to design, enhance, test, and manufacture a variety of beneficial components for your truck. We already carry a slew of products for Dodge Cummins trucks, including the following:

    • Aluminum Radiators, 1989-2009
    • Performance Intercoolers, 2003-2009
    • Silicone Radiator Hose Kits, 1994-2010
    • Factory-Fit Silicone Intercooler Boot Kits, 1994-2012
    • Aluminum Intercooler Pipe and Boot Kits, 2003-2009

    We currently

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  8. 2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 4: Prototype Road Testing and Project Conclusion

    2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 4: Prototype Road Testing and Project Conclusion

    Interested in purchasing our 6.7L Powerstroke radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Aluminum Radiator

    Time to put some numbers behind the effort our team has put forth on this project! As mentioned in the last post, we would be collecting real-world driving data to analyze the effectiveness of our performance aluminum radiator against the factory unit. To prepare for this, we attached our temperature sensors to both the inlet and outlet of the radiator. This would allow us to analyze the efficiency of the radiator by comparing the reduction in temperature from inlet to outlet. Check out these sensors attached to the factory radiator.

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  9. 2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 3: Prototype Test Fitting

    2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 3: Prototype Test Fitting

    Interested in purchasing our 6.7L Powerstroke radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Aluminum Radiator

    Now that the prototype was complete and all dimensions checked out with our drawings, it was time to drop this into a truck to ensure that fitment was spot on with all engine bay components. To give you an idea of the scale, take a look at this unit next to one of our Subaru WRX aluminum radiators.

    Mishimoto 6.7L Size comparison of Powerstroke prototype radiator (left) and Subaru WRX aluminum radiator
    Mishimoto 6.7L Size comparison of Powerstroke prototype radiator (left) and Subaru WRX
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  10. 2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 2: Prototype Design Evaluation

    2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 2: Prototype Design Evaluation

    Interested in purchasing our 6.7L Powerstroke radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Aluminum Radiator

    Time to design a new radiator! Now that we had the factory radiator removed and the engine bay dimensions documented, we needed to determine the individual dimensions of the factory radiator. We set the radiator up on our Romer arm to begin drawing this component in 3D. Check it out!

    6.7L Powerstroke factory radiator modeling
    6.7L Powerstroke factory radiator modeling

    This tool allows our engineers to capture dimensions in a controlled environment. The radiator is secured

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