Radiator cooling plates?

ChipsWithDips · 08-04-2011, 01:51 AM

I've seen some pics of the Password:JDM radiator cooling plates, and had a few questions about them.

First I was just curious if it replaces any of the existing pieces under the hood or if it just lays on top of them.

The other thing I was wondering is if they really have a noticeable effect on cooling performance. Has anyone with an installed one noticed more stable temperatures or anything like this? Or do most people just get this for the looks?

I've seen there is a kevlar version and a "dry carbon" version of this piece, both from Password:JDM. Are there any other similar products out there by other manufacturers? For example I've seen ones made of sheet metal for other vehicle models.

fuct · 08-04-2011, 08:46 AM

im also interested in an aluminium one. prob too many humps and round edges for a nice metal piece.

theDreamer · 08-04-2011, 08:51 AM

I have the Password JDM one, it replaces the stock plastic piece completely. Also, it will cover the windshield fill cap area. No problem for me as I do not want that anymore.
I believe Zele makes on also but a bit pricer than the Password JDM one.

08-04-2011, 01:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
ChipsWithDips Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 279 Drives: '11 Gunmetal 370Z MT Rep Power: 14	Radiator cooling plates? I've seen some pics of the Password:JDM radiator cooling plates, and had a few questions about them. First I was just curious if it replaces any of the existing pieces under the hood or if it just lays on top of them. The other thing I was wondering is if they really have a noticeable effect on cooling performance. Has anyone with an installed one noticed more stable temperatures or anything like this? Or do most people just get this for the looks? I've seen there is a kevlar version and a "dry carbon" version of this piece, both from Password:JDM. Are there any other similar products out there by other manufacturers? For example I've seen ones made of sheet metal for other vehicle models.

08-04-2011, 08:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I have the Password JDM one, it replaces the stock plastic piece completely. Also, it will cover the windshield fill cap area. No problem for me as I do not want that anymore. I believe Zele makes on also but a bit pricer than the Password JDM one. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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08-04-2011, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	im also interested in an aluminium one. prob too many humps and round edges for a nice metal piece.