CSF 05-13 Chevrolet Corvette C6 High Performance All-Aluminum Radiator
CSF 05-13 Chevrolet Corvette C6 High Performance All-Aluminum Radiator
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This is sold out at $599 EVERYWHERE! Get your order in today to get in the backorder list while it’s still reasonable…you will not get it any faster at $599 from anyone else period… we have 6 available for preorders … updated by Brian 5.20.24
THIS RADIATOR WILL WORK ON ANY C6 CORVETTE, IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT YOU HAVE, Base, Z51, Z06, Z07 (Carbon), Grand Sport, Trans Cooler/Oil Cooler Internal or Divorced, it covers them all...
The Corvette has been the king of out of the box, best bang for your buck performance for decades. The C6 Corvette specifically has been the go to choice for countless enthusiasts. Between bolt-on performance upgrades, and other aftermarket support, it is one of the most commonly modified sport car platforms in the country.
The LS is one of the greatest performance motors ever made. It is simple, well engineered, and nearly bulletproof. It is not uncommon to see them pushing well over 1000hp and are more than capable of competing in any type of racing. However, racing, and additional power can easily overwhelm the factory cooling systems on the C6 Corvette. CSF set out to produce a radiator that would fit all trims and work with all the common supercharger systems.
Design & Engineering
CSF is quite familiar with GM performance vehicles so creating a high-performance radiator for the C6 Corvette made a lot of sense. Also given the age of the C6, there are a lot of owners ready to upgrade or looking to replace their original radiators. The goal was to create a model that could fit all of the C6 Corvette trims and work with the majority of upgrades and modifications. CSF teamed up with A&A Corvette to develop this radiator. As experts exclusively developing products for Corvettes for over 20 years, they were the perfect R&D Partner for this radiator.
This new design coupled with a core that has 193% more volume than the factory radiator offers a massive upgrade in cooling capacity. The CSF Radiator also offers the best value of any aftermarket radiator coming in hundreds of dollars less than competitors.
CSF vs OEM
The original OE radiator from Chevy features plastic tanks with a single row aluminum core design. While this is generally accepted as good quality and durable, it is not the best option for high horsepower builds and hard driving. Big V8s get hot, and the LS is no exception. Anything you can do to help keep temperatures in check will improve longevity of your motor and components.
The CSF C6 Corvette Radiator uses a 193% larger 2-Row 52mm aluminum core. This both increases the fluid capacity of the radiator, and improves the cores ability to dissipate heat. Their B-Tube Technology increases the heat transfer by approximately 15% over regular oval welded tubes. In addition, the 8mm super-efficient multi-louvered fins maximize airflow through the core for the best possible performance. The improved airflow characteristics of the CSF core offers superior cooling when paired with intercoolers and heat exchangers installed in front for supercharger and turbo kits.
The TIG-Welded 100% All Aluminum construction increases the overall strength of the radiator. This improves durability and longevity so you can be confident it will hold up to hard driving conditions. The CSF radiator mounts in the factory location and requires no modifications or cutting. The core height is also slightly reduced to create additional clearance for supercharger installations.
| Feature | CSF | OEM |
|---|---|---|
| # Core Rows | 2 | 1 |
| # Cooling Tubes | 40 | 39 |
| # Cooling Fin Rows | 41 | 40 |
| Fin Height/Width | 8mm | 9mm |
| Core Thickness | 52mm | 33.9mm |
| Core Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Tank Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
| Construction | 100% TIG Welded | Crimp on Gasket |
Key Features
Factory Style Fittings and Mounting Points
All the fittings on the CSF radiator are made to the same specifications as the factory radiators, allowing for a simple plug and play installation. CSF carefully engineered and produced the factory style quick connect fittings for models equipped with an Engine Oil Cooler and/or Automatic Transmission Cooler. If your C6 Corvette is not equipped with either of these coolers you can simply leave them unplugged as these are independent cooling circuits.
Built in Oil & Transmission Coolers
CSF has integrated both an engine oil cooler and automatic transmission cooler to the radiator. Both coolers feature a high-efficiency plate design for maximum cooling. The built-in engine oil cooler is high-flow 4 plate design with low pressure drop characteristics. The automatic transmission cooler is a super high-efficiency 6 plate design for maximum heat dissipation suitable for all motorsports applications (Track, Drift, Drag, etc). These coolers were carefully engineered to not impact cooling efficiency of the radiator while still providing improved cooling over the factory system.
Core Height
The core height has been lowered slightly to accommodate for various supercharger installations. Many supercharger installations require trimming of the radiator core or lowering the radiator. The slightly reduced height makes such modifications unnecessary with the CSF Radiator. Cutting the header plate on the OEM Radiator can weaken the overall structure of the radiator and you risk damaging the core.
Chevrolet C6 Corvette High-Performance All-Aluminum Radiator Features (CSF #7223)
- 2-Row, 52mm Ultra-High-Performance Core
- Cooling Tubes with B-Tube Tech
- 8mm Tall Ultra Efficient Fins with a Multi-Louvered Design for Maximum Surface Area Contact
- Shorter core height provides clearance for supercharger installations
- No need to modify the radiator core support or trim the radiator
- Fits all OEM and Aftermarket Intake Systems
- CNC Machined Mounting Brackets and OEM Style Inlet/Outlet
- Mounting Pins have Cotter Pin Holes for securing the A&
- Built In Engine Oil cooler & Automatic Transmission Cooler with Factory-style Quick Connect Fittings
- 100% All Aluminum TIG-Welded Construction
- Hand Brushed Satin Finish
- True Plug-and-Play “Drop-in Fit” Installation Requires Absolutely No Modifications
- Individually Leak and Pressure Tested
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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Applications:
- 2005-2013 Chevrolet C6 Corvette (excluding ZR1 & Z06 w/Z07 Performance Package)
- OEM Part Numbers:
- Chevrolet: 10353889
- Chevrolet: 15145946
- Chevrolet: 21996495
- Chevrolet: 10353890
- Chevrolet: 20873508
- Chevrolet: 25861236
This Part Fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Corvette | 427 |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Corvette | 427 Limited Edition Z06 |
| 2005-2013 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2010-2013 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Grand Sport |
| 2006-2013 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Z06 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Z06 Carbon |
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