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Review on 🌑️ Spectra Complete Radiator CU2859: Superior Cooling Performance for Optimal Engine Functionality by Ken Desens

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Update - So far so good

Came in appropriate packaging, no damage. While it works well, we'll see how it fares in the summer heat. (2003 MINI Cooper S) Update 7/6/16: Although the radiator is still working after two years, I have decided to replace it with a Mishimoto Performance model. The Spectra has been working flawlessly and leak-free for about two years. Years. But it doesn't cool the engine very much at idle or in slow motion. Works great at high speed or with the A/C on (which causes the fan to run at high speed). The Mishimoto is about three times the price, but has proven effective for cooling down, even when idling or cruising slowly. See my review for more details. So it's a decent cheap heatsink. And if you only have a stock temperature sensor, you will never notice temperature fluctuations. But if you have installed a real temperature sensor, it is a bit annoying to see how hot the temperature is with a small heat sink. Conversely, it's really nice to see how stable temperatures remain with a well-functioning heatsink. I'd recommend shelling out the extra $ for a good one.

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