Notices
997 Forum 2005-2012
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

3rd radiator on 997.2 GTS

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-07-2018, 04:13 PM
  #1  
seigniorage
Intermediate
Thread Starter
 
seigniorage's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Central FL
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 3rd radiator on 997.2 GTS

Anyone installed a 3rd radiator on a GTS or aerokit?

Suncoast says additional parts may be required, but when I called they weren’t sure what I was talking about...ordered the radiator, I just don’t want to get halfway into the install & not have what I need.

Suncoast page: https://www.suncoastparts.com/mm5/me...D&Store_Code=P



Thanks
Old 10-07-2018, 05:13 PM
  #2  
lurchphil
Racer
 
lurchphil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 321
Likes: 0
Received 15 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

I installed the 3rd radiator on my 2012 Carrera S using the following parts. MUCH CHEAPER than the kit from Suncoast and exactly the same parts. I have a 2011 GTS and this would work on it as well.

For the 997.2 you need this in addition to the radiator kit:
AIR ROUTING 997-575-141-07 $139.80
RADIATOR 99704410005 (The Kit) $173.22

SunsetPorscheParts.com

Easy installation
Old 10-07-2018, 06:12 PM
  #3  
seigniorage
Intermediate
Thread Starter
 
seigniorage's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Central FL
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by lurchphil
I installed the 3rd radiator on my 2012 Carrera S using the following parts. MUCH CHEAPER than the kit from Suncoast and exactly the same parts. I have a 2011 GTS and this would work on it as well.

For the 997.2 you need this in addition to the radiator kit:
AIR ROUTING 997-575-141-07 $139.80
RADIATOR 99704410005 (The Kit) $173.22

SunsetPorscheParts.com

Easy installation
Scholar & a gentleman, thank you sir...feel like this should be a sticky or something given the $ savings
Old 10-07-2018, 06:14 PM
  #4  
grevegti
Advanced
 
grevegti's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Mont Vernon, NH
Posts: 76
Received 23 Likes on 13 Posts
Default

May want to search "997 radiator add-on" on ebay. Hoses/radiator are the same between 997 and 997.2 from what I can tell, its just the ducting. I picked mine up in the $200 area
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...997-1-set.html
Old 11-05-2018, 12:22 AM
  #5  
bheit1
Rennlist Member
 
bheit1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Midwest
Posts: 656
Received 178 Likes on 123 Posts
Default

Unless you race it on a regular basis, I wouldn't bother. The stock system is fine.
Old 11-05-2018, 01:07 AM
  #6  
Hella-Buggin'
Rennlist Member
 
Hella-Buggin''s Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: PNW
Posts: 2,973
Received 323 Likes on 179 Posts
Default

I got a kit for my 997.1 S for $180.
Old 11-05-2018, 11:47 AM
  #7  
ltcjmramos
Addict
Rennlist Member
 
ltcjmramos's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Half Moon Bay, CA
Posts: 4,466
Received 142 Likes on 90 Posts
Default

Am I mistaken, or does not the GTS already have the 3d radiator as part of the X51 kit?
Old 11-05-2018, 11:57 AM
  #8  
Fined
Three Wheelin'
 
Fined's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,650
Received 206 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

I thought all GTS came with 3rd radiator. This is the first I've heard of anyone with a GTS asking about this mod or wanting to do it. Mine came with a 3rd radiator.
Old 11-05-2018, 12:04 PM
  #9  
seigniorage
Intermediate
Thread Starter
 
seigniorage's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Central FL
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Fined
I thought all GTS came with 3rd radiator. This is the first I've heard of anyone with a GTS asking about this mod or wanting to do it. Mine came with a 3rd radiator.
Mine did not come with it...from what I’ve read it was standard on GTS with PDK. It could also be ordered by the dealer in warmer states for the manual.

My car is a manual, originally sold in WA...so no 3rd radiator ☹️
Old 11-05-2018, 12:23 PM
  #10  
ltcjmramos
Addict
Rennlist Member
 
ltcjmramos's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Half Moon Bay, CA
Posts: 4,466
Received 142 Likes on 90 Posts
Default

Ah, yes, PDK!!

BTW, a definite plus on that 3d radiator. Three of us regularly go out together, my GTS, a PDK C4s, and a manual C4S. I constantly run 30-40 deg cooler when we're running hard.

Last edited by ltcjmramos; 11-06-2018 at 11:34 AM.
Old 11-06-2018, 02:34 AM
  #11  
sandwedge
Nordschleife Master
 
sandwedge's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 8,455
Received 1,008 Likes on 716 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Fined
I thought all GTS came with 3rd radiator. This is the first I've heard of anyone with a GTS asking about this mod or wanting to do it. Mine came with a 3rd radiator.
Yours is PDK, right? Standard on GTS with PDK according to my dealer. Not on manuals though.
Old 11-06-2018, 05:17 AM
  #12  
marucus1
Rennlist Member
 
marucus1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 361
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Hella-Buggin'
I got a kit for my 997.1 S for $180.
where do you purchase the kit
i have a 08 c2s
thinking of installing a 3rd
thanks
Old 11-06-2018, 08:42 AM
  #13  
Fined
Three Wheelin'
 
Fined's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,650
Received 206 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by sandwedge
Yours is PDK, right? Standard on GTS with PDK according to my dealer. Not on manuals though.

It is. Makes sense, I think I remember reading at some point they added a 3rd radiator to all PDK cars 2011 and later.
Old 11-06-2018, 11:55 AM
  #14  
Hella-Buggin'
Rennlist Member
 
Hella-Buggin''s Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: PNW
Posts: 2,973
Received 323 Likes on 179 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by marucus1


where do you purchase the kit
i have a 08 c2s
thinking of installing a 3rd
thanks
I believe got it from ECS Tuning. I mentioned it to the dealer and he looked it up right there and confirmed it was the correct unit and told me to buy it.
So I did.

Says it's now $201 https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...n/99704410005/
Old 11-06-2018, 03:22 PM
  #15  
wjk_glynn
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
 
wjk_glynn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: San Jose, California
Posts: 2,931
Received 493 Likes on 314 Posts
Default

As y'all know, there's two separate 3rd radiator kits for the .1 and .2 Carrera models. Here's some photos from ECS as an example...

997.1 Carrera models ($202) - https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...n/99704410005/


997.2 Carrera models ($885) - https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...710603702kt10/



Some parts (e.g. the radiator) is the same in both kits. But the ducts are different.

997.1 center air duct ($100) - https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/99757514102/


997.2 center air duct ($187) - https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/99757514107/



However, that doesn't explain the $600+ price delta between the kits.

I'm a bit mystified...

Karl.

Last edited by wjk_glynn; 11-07-2018 at 02:01 AM.


Quick Reply: 3rd radiator on 997.2 GTS



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 02:36 AM.