Brianb56

I just received a porsche replacement radiator and the core is much thinner - has anyone had experience with this revised design or knowledge of how well it works - it does fit perfect - Made in Australia - came in a Porsche box with sticker from a reliable source - part #951-106-031-07 - manual trans - thanks for your comments - B

pointofdeparture

Never once heard of an OE Porsche part made in Australia. Do you have pictures? Where did you order from?

Brianb56

Radiator is exact fit

Box label

chudson

Let me first state that I am not a radiator design expert, but years ago we started seeing design changes on replacement radiators. When I inquired as to why they were different, I was told that they were (IIRC) “high efficiency single tube” units that would be as efficient as the former multiple tube designs. I wasn’t and still aren’t a big fan (a little old school here…) but don’t remember one causing us a problem. I suspect that P has abandoned their former and perhaps more $$$ vendor and had these “new and improved” units produced. Just a hunch.

Cliff

Brianb56

Thank you ch and departure for your input as it helps adjust the thinking process - so I’m back to stock as of today - 83c thermostat — 92c/ 102c fan switch — new radiator ( I spoke to the Porsche vendor and am satisfied that this is indeed the OEM replacement , much lighter than the original - ran the car in the garage up to temp and no leaks now and fans come on sooner because the old fan switch was a 95/102c -the new is 6F cooler and that is a lot when the temp band is 83c to 92 c . I will update you on the actual test drive . So the a/c coils were very dirty and I suspect that had a lot to do with the low mph cooling issue along with a leaky radiator - I believe that collector cars that are not driven in long hard rain storms lose that A/C coil cleaning process and eventually are clogged with road grime , bugs ect - once again thanks b

Brianb56

road tested the OEM radiator replacement and have these comments - the core is thinner but the cooling seems appropriate - the fan frame fit fine however the radiator tabs are not proud of the frame so be cautious of flexing or cracking the fan frame - Clean the a/c coils very very well before installing the new radiator - with the new 83c thermostat and 92c/ 102c fan switch the system works like new - temp gauge stays steady around the center of the middle field , the low fan comes on at the exact temp 92c with gauge at top of middle field and cools the system back down extremely fast -

pointofdeparture

Fascinating, thanks for the update. I wonder who the OEM is (sheer curiosity, I think most Behrs come out of South Africa)? But all’s well that ends well I suppose!

Probably going to do the Wizard when mine is due.

Brianb56

So I did consider an after market radiator but my Indy pro recommended staying with oem to avoid painful fitment issues - the OEM fit perfect - My car is a collector not track car so keeping OEM was important - once I found the OEM for $600 from a Porsche dealer it sealed the decision - the oem is made by TITANX dsd distribution