michael essa

Cooling a Champion

CSF Radiators x Papadakis Racing

The CSF Evo X: The Road to Global Time Attack Finals 2020

Follow Along As We Rebuild Our Torched Racecar

Consistency is Key: Michael Essa’s 1,000HP E46 M3 Built for Formula Drift

Completely Cooled by CSF

Formula Drift Tech Day 2014

Cruising the Parking Lot

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Feb 26

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What daily driver do you give a man who’s accustomed to 1000+hp builds on the regular? For @stephpapadakis, it’s a meticulously built, OEM+ inspired, comfortably powerful Mk4 Supra.

While talking about this build, he explained the high horsepower monsters have their place (in his and all of our hearts), but he sought a car he could thoroughly enjoy, rather than push the limits of power figures. Speaking of power figures, though, we took this opportunity to catch up with a #cooledbycsf monster of a MK5 you may recognize 👀 and wander around his house of horsepower like kids in a candy shop.

Back to the Mk4, seeing an example this clean and built so extensively that’s also been driven as many miles as Steph’s put on the odometer is a rarity. Of course, being #cooledbycsf helps keep his pride and joy pushing hard in the canyons or gliding cross country ❄️🍻

📸 @_crvn_

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Feb 24

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CSF is pleased to announce the new Porsche 996 911 & 986 Boxster OEM+ Performance A/C Condenser (CSF #8381).

CSF has decades of experience designing and manufacturing A/C Condensers, and has once again applied modern design and manufacturing techniques to these classic Porsche platforms. The result is a condenser that fits perfectly, outperforms the factory system by a significant margin, and costs less than a new OEM unit.

The CSF 996/986 Condenser utilizes a modern parallel-flow core design similar to the original OE unit. However, the CSF 18mm 8-channel microtube core offers better flow and more surface area contact for superior heat transfer. The 8mm tall multi-louvered fins further improve heat transfer over the basic fin design of the OE unit. Together, these features offer better heat dissipation for the refrigerant while increasing airflow to the radiators behind them.

Whether you are restoring a 996 or 986 to show-car condition or upgrading your weekend toy for more comfort, CSF’s OEM+/Performance A/C Condenser is a no-brainer. It is a straight forward plug-and-play installation, more efficient, and built to last.

Read the full press release on our website - Link in Bio 🔗

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Feb 22

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@MotoIQ’s take on the new CSF FL5 Honda Civic Type R Dual Engine Oil Cooler Kit. Mike Kojima talks with CSF owner Ravi Dolwani about the engineering and testing that went into this kit and why they recommend it.

See the full video on the MotoIQ YouTube Channel - Link in Bio 🔗

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Feb 15

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Last year @drift.hq helped us test out our new Motorsport / Drift Radiator that will be releasing soon.

We showed it of at SEMA show at the end of last year with a ton of positive feedback and have had a massive amount of demand prior to release.

This will be available to order in the next two weeks so stay tuned!

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Feb 12

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This is the coolest truck you’ll see today, literally. @_jaimeink’s patina’d out Toyota Stout with a 2RZ is every bit as bad ass as it sounds, especially with a ride height lower than our jaws when we first saw this new look debut at SEMA. Each rust patch, paint chip, body hole telling a story that continues to be written to this day.

Look in the bed, and you’ll find a fully custom CSF cooling setup keeps this thing cruising on the daily and looks damn good while doing it. We’re honored to be a part of this incredible project and @_jaimeink’s vision 🤝

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Feb 11

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One of the biggest challenges to owning a Ferrari is the cost of maintenance and repairs.

Thankfully there are talented shops like @hollywoodmechanic innovating and saving enthusiast money with clever solutions. Saving customers almost $50,000! on some jobs vs the dealer 😲

CSF is excited to continue to expand its late model Ferrari offering with radiators and condensers for 458 & FF/F12/812/GTC4 Lusso coming this summer

CSFrace #CSFcooling #Ferrari #458italia #ferrariff #ferrarif12 #ferrari812superfast

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Feb 9

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Be quiet and drive (your damn car) 🏁

Full feature of @_jaimeink’s Toyota Stout “Ruztee” coming soon, keep it here and keep it #cooledbycsf

📸/🎥 @_crvn_

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Jan 25

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Challenges always arise when doing an engine swap. Even more so when trying to put a water cooled engine in an Air-Cooled car. @theporscheproject solved this by using two CSF King Coolers (#7065/7065B) mounted in the front fender wells. Normally this is where you’d find the Oil Cooler and A/C Condenser, but was the ideal mounting location for his setup.

While plenty might call a K-Swapped 911 blasphemy, CSF thinks this is pretty COOL 😎
Can’t wait to see it up and running!

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Jan 22

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Our first batch of the FL5 Civic Type R Dual Engine Oil Cooler Kits sold out in just two days. But don’t worry though, we are building out kits is quickly as possible to meet demand.

CSF will have 30 more kits completed by the first week of February so place your orders now to reserve yours!

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Jan 20

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CSF is pleased to announce the highly anticipated new High-Performance Dual Engine Oil Cooler Kit for the FL5 Honda Civic Type R ( CSF #8343 )

FL5 drivers regularly see high oil temperatures completely stock and even higher on modified examples. In testing, CSF observed temperatures over 275°F (135°C) on the track, and it was clear the FL5 needed a solution. The engineering team set out to develop CSF’s first ever complete engine oil cooler kit, and the results speak for themselves. CSF’s new engine oil cooler kit is the “Real Deal” with stunning performance and an aggressive look to match.

CSF spent over a year in testing and development of this kit working with R&D Partners and multiple drivers competing in Global Time Attack (GTA) and GridLife. Initial testing was performed in the controlled environment of a dyno. CSF then moved into aggressive real world testing and development on the track where most customers would be using these kits.

Key Features:

Two Dual Pass High-Performance Oil Coolers
▪️ CPE lined stainless steel braided lines
▪️ DYME Pro/Spec Quick Release Fittings
▪️ Billet Sandwich Plate with 175-195°F (80-90°C) Thermostat
▪️ Oil Temperature reduction of up to ~15°F (~8°C)
▪️ Carbon Fiber Bumper Vents
▪️ Laser cut mounting brackets
▪️ Approximately 7 Quarts (6.6L) overall oil capacity
▪️ Pair with the CSF #7221 FL5 Performance Radiator for maximum cooling performance

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Street & Track Tested by:
@dustiinw
@GridZilla
@J5_FL5
@1fastvc

Get yours today from @evasivemotorsports

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Jan 13

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CSF is pleased to announce the new High-Performance All-Aluminum Radiators for the Ferrari 360 and F430 ( CSF #7246 & #7247).

As with most vehicles that were built over 20 years ago, the Ferrari 360 and F430 are at the age where a lot of the critical components need to be replaced. While the OEM Radiators are still available, they can be quite expensive, and many owners have been looking for a suitable upgrade for their collectable Italian supercars. CSF has listened to the community and has produced the first reputable High-Performance All-Aluminum Radiators for both the 360 and F430.

When initially designing these radiators, there were several key features that CSF knew were important to the Ferrari community: OEM Fit & Finish, Increased performance, and improved reliability.

Key Design Features:
▪️ 20-25% increase in heat transfer efficiency using CSF’s new 5mm Fin & Exclusive B-Tube Technology
▪️ Improved cooling performance to support additional heat generated by high-performance driving and racing.
▪️ Engineered to withstand extreme conditions, providing reliability where it matters most.
▪️ Designed to fit perfectly in the OE location utilizing the factory ducting, and mounting system.

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Jan 10

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Walked into the @mega_show_japan event last night in Tokyo, and saw a full line up of top level Hondas built by @masachiba @xpoint_import_japan

All of the cars featured parts from @downstar @rywire_motorsport and CSF large size tucked #rywirerad

#TAS2026 #megashowjapan

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