2023+ Nissan Z

When Nissan planted the powerful VR30DDTT 3L V6 engine with twin turbochargers in the Nissan Z, there wasn’t much room left in the engine bay. The cramped area didn’t allow enough space to accommodate the traditional top-and-bottom-split airbox design, so they created a unique single-piece airbox with vertically inserted panel filters that maximized flow while minimizing size.

As enthusiasts and engineers, we tipped our hats to appreciate the work Nissan did with this design. But we couldn’t help but ask ourselves—how can we make it even better?

Our engineer, Ye, set out to design a direct-fit airbox for the 2023+ Nissan Z with these goals:

• Achieve better airflow than stock
• Ensure a direct-fit, bolt-on installation
• Create a design that lets the user alternate between a sealed or open airbox setup
• Deliver a high-quality intake tone
• Maintain a safe air-to-fuel ratio and ability to run on a stock tune

She began by inspecting and removing the stock airboxes to determine

When it hit the market in late 2022, the new Nissan Z turned heads. Released as a replacement for the Nissan 370Z, the 2023 Z featured a fresh, sleek new design with a 400 horsepower engine that could do 0-60mph in 4.3 seconds. The only problem? Due to international chip shortages and production bottlenecks, they were almost impossible to find.

Buyers who got their hands on a new Nissan Z count themselves among a lucky few. While the Z is a vehicle meant to be driven fast and hard, it’s understandable that owners might be hesitant to risk damaging a car that they worked so hard to get—especially since the new Nissan Z comes with a plastic oil pan.

To lessen these concerns, we set out to develop a layer of protection that would give Z owners the confidence to drive aggressively. The result of these efforts is the new direct-fit Engine Skid Plate for the 2023+ Nissan Z.

From the factory, the Nissan Z doesn't come with an engine skid plate, also known

We’ve been hard at work to develop our line of products for the Nissan Z, and we’re proud to release our latest addition to the line-up—the Mishimoto Performance Radiator for the 2023+ Nissan Z.

While performance is always a goal for our engineers, they know that durability is just as important. The stock radiator for the Nissan Z uses plastic end tanks, which are prone to leaking and can crack in extreme temperatures or during aggressive driving. That’s why we’ve designed our radiator with an all-aluminum construction to prevent cracks and leaks. We’ve implemented a strutted tube design, which offers increased rigidity that’s able to absorb more stress and flex without breaking or leaking, the ability to handle higher pressures, and a 20% increase in leading edge thickness – the area where most radiator tubes fail. Our radiator is also designed to retain the stock stone guard, keeping pesky gravel and debris from damaging the fins.

The direct-fit design of our radiator ensures a straightforward