Third / Center Radiator Install
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...d71b9ad29.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...7fcb7ffd1.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...224ffc69d.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...8dcc8cf7f.jpeg I installed a third/center radiator on my 991 yesterday. The radiator install with all of the shrouding and connections was easy. Removing the bumper is a pain in the -ss. Will report back on oil temperatures after my first track event this season, but it looks cool! Pun intended. |
Wow. Impressive. Looks like a lot of work. Surprised you say it's easy.
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Originally Posted by BlueNorther
(Post 14761614)
Wow. Impressive. Looks like a lot of work. Surprised you say it's easy.
I forgot to mention that I, accidentally, cracked my side marker lights by pulling them out the wrong way too much. I left them attached to the bumper so that they would come out with the front bumper, but did something wrong and forced them a certain way and cracked them. No big deal. Nothing that a new set of side markers cannot cure, but that I should point this out. A learning experience. in one DIY, they were left in which is what I did. I would recommend removing them. |
Nice job doing the 3rd radiator kit! Did you consider installing the Rennline or other makes of radiator screen protectors while you had the bumper off? And FYI, the 3rd radiator will not have an effect on your oil temps at the track or off the track. I do think the engine and hence oil temp cools down faster but the max temp (coolant and oil) will be the same. |
The clicks you are referring to that secure the bumper cover are a real PIA, I have removed the front cover on the 991 four times and I struggled with those clips each time. Great engineering but a real PIA.
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Nice job. I installed the center radiator a few months ago. Did you use the vacuum method to refill the cooling system? I found I had to drive around a couple of times with the bleed valve open to purge the system. The first time I drove it I got a nasty warning on the dash. The temp gauge showed around 250 degrees. It was a false positive reading though. Probably reading the temperature of the air in the system.
The one thing I did notice after the install was that the temp gets up to operating temperature much faster than before and then stays at 194 degrees. It rarely, if ever, moves from 194. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...f56429da93.jpg I installed the Rennline screens at the same time.https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...2873fa3d04.jpg |
Originally Posted by RobC4sX51
(Post 14763670)
Nice job doing the 3rd radiator kit! Did you consider installing the Rennline or other makes of radiator screen protectors while you had the bumper off? And FYI, the 3rd radiator will not have an effect on your oil temps at the track or off the track. I do think the engine and hence oil temp cools down faster but the max temp (coolant and oil) will be the same.
Originally Posted by 991carreradriver
(Post 14763688)
The clicks you are referring to that secure the bumper cover are a real PIA, I have removed the front cover on the 991 four times and I struggled with those clips each time. Great engineering but a real PIA.
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Originally Posted by awrryan
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https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...d71b9ad29.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...7fcb7ffd1.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...224ffc69d.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...8dcc8cf7f.jpeg I installed a third/center radiator on my 991 yesterday. The radiator install with all of the shrouding and connections was easy. Removing the bumper is a pain in the -ss. Will report back on oil temperatures after my first track event this season, but it looks cool! Pun intended. Thank you. |
"The one thing I did notice after the install was that the temp gets up to operating temperature much faster than before and then stays at 194 degrees. It rarely, if ever, moves from 194."
That's because the coolant temperature gauge is 'fixed' to read no higher than 194. It probably read the same before the radiator install, not that there's anything wrong with it. |
Rennline bumper removal instructions: and another third radiator install on a cayman. Should be similar Hope this helps. |
Great write up. I’m considering adding the 3rd radiator kit as well. Quick question - where does the outflow air from the 3rd radiator exit the car? (The GT cars have an additional vent on top of the bumper. I’m curious where this kit is vented to.) Thanks, = Sanjeev |
Originally Posted by sanjeev
(Post 15563364)
Great write up. I’m considering adding the 3rd radiator kit as well. Quick question - where does the outflow air from the 3rd radiator exit the car? (The GT cars have an additional vent on top of the bumper. I’m curious where this kit is vented to.) Thanks, = Sanjeev |
Would the third / center radiator could have a positive effect on the car if it’s just a daily driver ? I hit the track only once per year if lucky and just a few laps. 99% of the driving is in the city and highway and sometimes temperature can hit 95F. |
Originally Posted by Targa GTS
(Post 15561136)
thank you for the pictures. I just got my center radiator kit from suncoast. Did your kit come with instructions? Mine did not and of course they are closed for the weekend. Would you be willing to post them or send them? Thank you. |
Originally Posted by sanjeev
(Post 15563364)
Great write up. I’m considering adding the 3rd radiator kit as well. Quick question - where does the outflow air from the 3rd radiator exit the car? (The GT cars have an additional vent on top of the bumper. I’m curious where this kit is vented to.) Thanks, = Sanjeev Thanks! good question. No where I think. Lol, but anything helps. |
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