TANABE COOLING PLATE FOR TOYOTA GR COROLLA GZEA14H CLPT4

 

TANABE COOLING PLATE FOR TOYOTA GR COROLLA GZEA14H CLPT4

Here’s a summary of what TANABE Cooling Plate CLPT4 (for Toyota GR Corolla GZEA14H) is — and what to know if you’re considering getting it. 

✅ What is the Tanabe Cooling Plate CLPT4

• The Tanabe cooling plate CLPT4 is a bolt-on replacement/upgrade for the OEM front cover / ducting panel on GR Corolla (GZEA14H, from 2022/12- onward).  
• Its purpose is to improve engine-bay cooling & airflow management — especially important since the GR Corolla has a turbocharged engine, and turbo cars often suffer from elevated under-hood temperatures.  
• How it works: Normally, air enters through the front grille and is channeled to left/right ducts. On the GR Corolla, the RH-side duct is blocked behind the grille (wind has no exit), so heat from components like the turbine/back of the engine can stagnate. The Tanabe plate reshapes that airflow — directing fresh air toward the turbine / rear engine area instead of letting it go wasted.  

🧰 Claimed Benefits

• According to Tanabe and retailers, replacing the stock cover with the cooling plate can yield a temperature reduction of up to –19 °C in the engine bay vs. stock setup (compared to the OEM cooling plate).  
• By improving airflow to critical areas (radiator, turbine, intercooler/radiator ducting), it helps reduce heat soak, maintain performance, and potentially prevent heat-related power loss during spirited driving or extended high-load conditions.  
• It’s a vehicle-specific design: the plate is shaped and sized for GR Corolla GZEA14H (turbo, 4WD), so fitment and airflow paths are optimized rather than generic — which helps with efficacy and reliability.  

⚠️ Things To Know / Considerations

• Because it modifies factory airflow paths behind the front grille, if you have an aftermarket cold-air intake or non-OEM airbox/ducting, the fitment or airflow optimization may be affected. Some sources advise verifying compatibility with your intake setup before ordering.  
• Installation involves replacing/removing the OEM radiator-support opening cover; depending on local parts availability and shipping to Malaysia (since the part primarily ships from Japan/Asia-Europe/US), there may be extra freight cost or lead time.  
• As with many cooling-airflow parts: real-world benefit may vary depending on ambient temperature, driving style (city vs spirited vs track), maintenance of other cooling/performance components (intercooler, radiator, intercooler piping, etc.).

TANABE COOLING PLATE FOR TOYOTA GR COROLLA GZEA14H CLPT4