{"product_id":"cusco-radiator-cooling-plate-ct9a-evo-8-9-blue","title":"Cusco Radiator Cooling Plate CT9A Evo 8-9 *Blue*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e565 003 AL\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4996338565945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCusco Radiator Cooling Plate CT9A Evo 8-9 Blue 2003-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Cusco radiator cooling plate mounts to the front of the radiator on CT9A chassis Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 and 9 models from 2003 to 2006. It channels cool outside air straight to the radiator core while blocking hot engine bay air recirculation for improved cooling on track or street. 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