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YOUR RESEARCHThird radiator install on C2?

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I would not fit one unless it was only used on track, or is thermostatically controlled.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi, I picked up a used third radiator and hoses to install on my C2. I assume I will need a tpiece to add in the additional rad? Has anyone here done this to a C2?

POST 2Original post

I drive my C2 MY02 6MT with 80k miles as a daily in temperatures averaging 50c in the summer. Today I dropped off my daughter at school and it's 45c. I don't have a third radiator, my car is completely standard and has been serviced at the main dealer since new. I hope this gives you another perspective if you are adding it for cooling purposes.

POST 3Original post

Take a look at the Pelican Parts Technical Article . It shows what is needed to install the third radiator.

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I would not fit one unless it was only used on track, or is thermostatically controlled. The thermostat on the 996 is on the return side, if you increase the cooling you will reduce the coolant flow and increase the temperature at the point where the coolant leaves the engine. Exactly the opposite of what you want. MC

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Thanks, I assume this is why people install a low temp thermostat ?

POST 6Original post

That is mainly done on the 3.6 to keep temperatures as low as possible to reduce the chances of bore scoring. MC

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