Third Radiator Kit anyone?
#1
Third Radiator Kit anyone?
I was wondering if anyone has installed this part. Sounds like a good idea to me, specially living in South Florida. Anyone can think of any negative side effect?
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#2
A third radiator is used in the X-51 powerkit. It extends across the entire center bay in the grill. It comes with ductwork, but no separate fan & is plumbed in series with the side radiator. FVD in Florida sell a parts kit for it, and probably others. Including coolant, it may add 10-15 pounds to the nose of the car. The bumper cover has to come off for installation & the cooling system properly bled of air.
My car never ran hot, but it seemed like a good idea to beef up the cooling system, in conjunction with other work. The only negative effect I can think of is wallet deflation.
My car never ran hot, but it seemed like a good idea to beef up the cooling system, in conjunction with other work. The only negative effect I can think of is wallet deflation.
#5
Originally Posted by mdrums
Also the tiptronic cars have the 3rd radiator.
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#11
It seems like a good idea to me if you're south of the Mason-Dixon line. There is some weight gain up in front (maybe 25 lbs with coolant counted in) but the aid to the engine can't be discounted. Perhaps with a GT3 nose you can get more effective airflow over it.
#12
Originally Posted by StickShift964
I would assume trans cooler, i could be wrong though.
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#14
If you are having overheating issues (over 260 or so), then the middle radiator is probably worth considering. I have tracked my 997S several times, and never experience overheating problems. It seems to level off around 250. Other than the cost, the downside is the inherent risk of problems/leaks. Porsche locates the radiators where they are very much at risk for damage, and the only thing worse than the OE arrangement, is adding more surface area and hose connections to that potential problem. If it ain't broke.....
#15
Originally Posted by elh0102
If you are having overheating issues (over 260 or so), then the middle radiator is probably worth considering. I have tracked my 997S several times, and never experience overheating problems. It seems to level off around 250. Other than the cost, the downside is the inherent risk of problems/leaks. Porsche locates the radiators where they are very much at risk for damage, and the only thing worse than the OE arrangement, is adding more surface area and hose connections to that potential problem. If it ain't broke.....