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Engine Cooling System - Buyer's Guide to Engine Cooling Parts

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By Carter Jung, Photography by Courtesy of Manufacturers

Radiator Accessories and Intercoolers

  • Cusco Radiator Hose
    WHO: Nukabe Automotive
    WHAT: Cusco radiator hose kit
    WHIPS: WRX
    WALLET: $180
    WHERE: www.napsusa.com; 888.591.6277
    The specially made material in Cusco's radiator hose is designed for durability and resists hose collapse during high-rev and high-speed runs, preventing coolant overheating.
    Cusco Radiator Hose
    WHO: Nukabe Automotive WHAT: Cusco radiator hose kit WHIPS: WRX WALLET: $180 WHERE
  • Power Enterprise Mounting Kit
    WHO: Power Enterprise
    WHAT: V-Mount kit
    WHIPS: WRX
    WALLET: $3,990
    WHERE: www.powerenterpriseusa.net; 949.752.0645
    Power Enterprise developed a "V-mount" kit for the Subaru Impreza which allows for a balanced cooling system by placing the radiator and intercooler diagonally. This setup channels more air directly to the two cores, allowing both units to cool effectively.
    Power Enterprise Mounting Kit
    WHO: Power Enterprise WHAT: V-Mount kit WHIPS: WRX WALLET: $3,990 WHERE: www.powe
  • Tein Reservoir Tank
    WHO: Tein
    WHAT: Carbing Reservoir tank
    WHIPS: Yours
    WALLET: $160-up
    WHERE: www.tein.com; 562.861.9161
    Designed to reduce the appearance of air bubbles in the cooling system caused by the water pump during high engine RPM, Carbing's aluminum reservoir tank reduces water temperature and prevents overheating. Comes with different ports and includes a high pressure cap.
    Tein Reservoir Tank
    WHO: Tein WHAT: Carbing Reservoir tank WHIPS: Yours WALLET: $160-up WHERE: www.te
  • Cusco Cooling Plate
    WHO: Nukabe Automotive
    WHAT: Cusco radiator cooling plate
    WHIPS: S2000, 350Z, 240SX, RX-8, Evo, WRX, Legacy
    WALLET: $112
    WHERE: www.napsusa.com; 888.591.6277
    Cusco's radiator cooling plate prevents air from escaping over the top of the radiator, reducing the coolant temperature during track runs and high-speed driving. Blue or silver colors are available for select models.
    Cusco Cooling Plate
    WHO: Nukabe Automotive WHAT: Cusco radiator cooling plate WHIPS: S2000, 350Z, 240SX,
  • Arc Intercooler
    WHO: Mackin Industries
    WHAT: ARC intercooler kit
    WHIPS: 240SX, Evo, WRX, RX-7, Supra
    WALLET: $1,655-up
    WHERE: www.mackinindustries.com; 562.946.6820
    ARC's intercooler kits features thick aluminum cores and handsomely welded end tanks allowing efficient cooling of heated boost while minimizing any pressure loss.
    Arc Intercooler
    WHO: Mackin Industries WHAT: ARC intercooler kit WHIPS: 240SX, Evo, WRX, RX-7, Supra
  • Perrin Cooling Plate
    WHO: Perrin Performance
    WHAT: Radiator cooling plate
    WHIPS: Neon SRT-4
    WALLET: $60
    WHERE: www.perrinperformance.com; 503.643.4677
    Perrin's radiator cooling plate forces more air through your radiator, increasing efficiency and engine longevity while reducing engine temperatures. Made of hardened steel and powder-coated for corrosion resistance, the air deflectors come available in black or silver.
    Perrin Cooling Plate
    WHO: Perrin Performance WHAT: Radiator cooling plate WHIPS: Neon SRT-4 WALLET: $60
  • Tein Cooling Plate
    WHO: Tein
    WHAT: Carbing radiator cooling plate
    WHIPS: Various applications
    WALLET: $100-up
    WHERE: www.tein.com; 562.861.9161
    The Carbing radiator plate distributed by Tein works by increasing air flow into the radiator by redirecting the air stream, thus reducing water temperatures up to 40 degrees F (5 degrees C). Each panel is precision-made to fit, and is available in A5052 aluminum or carbon fiber.
    Tein Cooling Plate
    WHO: Tein WHAT: Carbing radiator cooling plate WHIPS: Various applications WALLET:
  • Blitz Intercooler
    WHO: Blitz Performance
    WHAT: LM intercooler
    WHIPS: 240SX, Skyline, WRX, Evo, Supra, RX-7
    WALLET: $1020-up
    WHERE: www.blitz-performance.com; 626.839.8350
    Constructed with a high heat-transferring aluminum core with a tube fin design and effectively sized end tanks, Blitz's intercooler kits have a much greater cooling effect on intake temperatures.
    Blitz Intercooler
    WHO: Blitz Performance WHAT: LM intercooler WHIPS: 240SX, Skyline, WRX, Evo, Supra, R
By Carter Jung
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