Center Radiator - Worth the Trouble?
10-06-2020, 09:38 PM
#61
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OP, I would do it. What do you have to lose?
Edit: For the uninitiated like me, here is an interesting video that explains what this center radiator mod is all about. For those looking to do this mod, the video also serves a nice DIY instructional purpose:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mUcnOP8YW4
Edit: For the uninitiated like me, here is an interesting video that explains what this center radiator mod is all about. For those looking to do this mod, the video also serves a nice DIY instructional purpose:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mUcnOP8YW4
10-06-2020, 10:03 PM
#63
They were standard in the Middle East (super hot climates) from what I understand. They were not an add on option when building new anywhere else but could be retro fitted. No issues with adding and not needing-not much weight difference (7 lbs or so) and makes the center vent functional!
10-06-2020, 10:34 PM
#64
This topic interests me. Was the center radiator ever an option for the 991.2? When did it come out and for what purpose besides the obvious to keep engine cooler? Was there an issue that led for this to be created? And most importantly, any harm in having it and not needing it besides the expense and added weight?
As to the 3rd rad as an option, not listed as such. However, it could be something to discussed with a sales advisor on a special order. If I had to do my order over, I would have requested the 3rd rad and rear seat delete.
Read through the thread, gives you answers to your questions.
10-06-2020, 11:00 PM
#65
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This topic interests me. Was the center radiator ever an option for the 991.2? When did it come out and for what purpose besides the obvious to keep engine cooler? Was there an issue that led for this to be created? And most importantly, any harm in having it and not needing it besides the expense and added weight?
10-06-2020, 11:15 PM
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I do not see a need here in FL albeit I do not track my car, and this past summer was HOT! I do run it in Sport or Sport+ all of the time so it does help keep the temp down so I have no plans whatsoever to add a 3rd.
10-07-2020, 04:15 PM
#67
And I always thought that my 911 had 4 radiators-2 in the front and 2 in the rear which are air cooled. My 991.2 GTS is not NA but has not just uno but dos turbos? Cowabunga brah! I must've definitely slept through 4 years of engineering classes. Silly me! 
Do you have PDK? If so, how does it hold up on the track in Vegas heat?
Do you have PDK? If so, how does it hold up on the track in Vegas heat?
10-08-2020, 10:28 PM
#68
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So I just bought all the pieces for the center radiator kit from GetPorscheParts; did not want to buy the "kit" from another supplier because I don't need another second cowling (finish piece - what ever it is called as I have one). That said, I noticed on multiple sites that there appears to be a duct missing that I assume funnels the air into the radiator.
The top section is a listing for the parts for the center radiator; all of which I have ordered.
https://www.getporscheparts.com/v-20...and-components
This is what appears to be missing - thoughts on whether I really need this? It needs to be ordered from Germany.
https://www.getporscheparts.com/oem-...g2LWdhcw%3D%3D
I have a track event in a few weeks so I really want this in but hoping to avoid installing, attaching the bumper and then having to take it off again for the duct.
The top section is a listing for the parts for the center radiator; all of which I have ordered.
https://www.getporscheparts.com/v-20...and-components
This is what appears to be missing - thoughts on whether I really need this? It needs to be ordered from Germany.
https://www.getporscheparts.com/oem-...g2LWdhcw%3D%3D
I have a track event in a few weeks so I really want this in but hoping to avoid installing, attaching the bumper and then having to take it off again for the duct.
10-09-2020, 09:35 AM
#69
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This topic interests me. Was the center radiator ever an option for the 991.2? When did it come out and for what purpose besides the obvious to keep engine cooler? Was there an issue that led for this to be created? And most importantly, any harm in having it and not needing it besides the expense and added weight?