How do I know if I have a 3rd radiator? I assume this is a aftermarket add on?

 

You would know by looking directly at the center of your front bumper.

I have the third radiator as part of the X51 package shown here

EDIT - second pic added. I had to lighten it up so you could see it. Anyways, almost looks like an intercooler.

The other two radiators are much smaller and located on the far left and far right sides. Hope this helps!

John

 

I have one on the left corner, one right corner and a large one in the center. Guess I have 3. Is there a way I can tell if it is a factory option? How can I tell if maybe it has the X51 option? I don't recall seeing that on the build sheet when i bought it from the dealer.

 

Maybe they put it on afterwards. Heard it keeps the car nice amd coo.

 

Maybe...I find it curious since the car is bone stock minus clear turn signals and now evidently the 3rd radiator.

 

sixgun, fyi technically you have FOUR rads on the sides - the ones you can actually see thru the bumper vents (and the ones that take the brunt of the road rash) are for the AC. behind those are ones for the coolant.

 

If you have a Tip then you'll have a third radiator. Usual evidence of X51 package would be the custom air box in the engine bay. If neither, then third radiator was probably added. I don't believe it was a separate option code. There are kits -
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product//SKU9971TRK.html

 

Here is my X51 airbox. Hope this helps -

 

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Sourced my third radiator from Suncoast and had installed it last fall during the annual service. I've noticed no change in coolant or oil temps at all on hot days and/or in traffic. I understand this really has the most benefit at track events, but it also just looks "cool."

 

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Jb is the 3rd rad visible when you install it? Isnt it kinda hidden?

 

Yes, you have to look hard: Either you see some black plastic way back or some radiator fins.
For me the 3rd radiator brought the oil temp down by about 25 degree at the track, so well worth the investment

I also think it will be very hard to tell if a 3rd radiator is original or after the fact (I avoided to say "aftermarket") as probably everyone will go with the kit from Porsche which uses OEM parts and unless the installer screws up is basically identical

 

On the 997.1 Carrera's it would only be "original" on cars with Tiptronic or the X51 Power Kit.

 

Thanks hatz some say it didnt make much of a diffrence on the street i guess its good for hard driving (track) but for the price i seen them for its worth just to have on. When you install it does the indy have to flush the whole line out (antifreeze) to install it or could they install it without having to drain it out? Is it hard labor to do?