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Review on Koyo Cooling Systems VH081226 Radiator by Anthony Rael

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Well made, mostly suitable for cars

Slim but effective. Well done. Good welds. I wanted the underhood end tanks to look original so I painted them in satin black with an SEM finish. It's designed to cover bare metal, including aluminum, and withstand temperatures of up to 250 degrees. Of course I didn't paint the fins. Eastwood manufactures a special coating for radiators that has minimal impact on cooling performance. But I was only interested in the bottom, so I only painted the outer tanks. It came out fantastic. Getting back to the cooler itself, I had to adjust one of the brackets to fit the stock fans. But it didn't make much of a difference, and I'm picky when it comes to stocks. The reason I agree with that is that it won't be a permanent problem. Loud, rubbing or loosening. Setup, install, forget.

Pros
  • Automotive
Cons
  • embarrassing