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YOUR RESEARCH40th X51: anyone find out about third radiator?
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Oh, and earlyapex, you're probably not going to want to run intercooler piping to the front of the car for a S/C.
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Since the 40th has the X51 package and that package is supposed to come with the third radiator, did anyone find out if indeed the 40th anniversary car has a third radiator?
I was following that thread but seem to have lost track of it.
Thank you,
Marc
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I believe the answer was "no, it doesn't need a 3rd radiator because the larger turbo air intake holes allow the two radiators to be efficient enough to not require the 3rd radiator".
I started the thread after seeing the empty center radiator section. I asked the dealership's service manager who thought that there should be 3rd radiator and said he would ask Porsche about it. I also communicated via e-mail to a well respected Porsche magazine and have yet to get an answer (likely forgotten by now). I am resigned to believe that the 40th doesn't come with the 3rd radiator since I have not experienced any high temperature readings despite numerous hot track days. The space may later find an intercooler for a supercharger when the warrantee expires. Hate to have an unused grill opening.
Maybe you guys don't really have x51
Kidding...
Oh, and earlyapex, you're probably not going to want to run intercooler piping to the front of the car for a S/C. You want to keep the pipes as short as possible to keep lag & pressure loss to a minimum.
I know that the automatic transmission C2's have a third radiator but the manual transmission C2's don't. I guess the automatics require extra cooling. I believe the Anniversary Edition is only available with a manual transmission.
You can always get a third radiator kit (e.g. from Carnewal for Euro 395) if the empty opening bothers you -- in fact, if you're gonna track the car a third radiator may be a good idea. The empty grill opening does not bother me and I actually like the black painted opening that contrasts with the silver body color left and right radiator openings.
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The turbo style nose reportedly flows enough air that the third radiator is not necessary, and yes all tips get a third radiator. Keep in mind the TT and the GT2/3 all have a third radiator. If you plan on tracking the car the third radiator is a good upgrade, I can tell you it really helps in places like Texas.
The X51 doesn't come with a third radiator. It's an option when you purchase the kit. In my case I had already added the radiator so I passed on the option.
Jim
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