I am doing a turboface face lift on my 1999 C4, should I put in the GT3 radiator kit while the bumper is off?

 

If you intend to do any track time, the standard 996 tends to overheat. I have two friends who had to add the center radiator for DE events, it's up to you.

 

1101mv I am doing the exact same thing...turbo nose and while I am doing that, I am having the 3rd radiator installed.

 

I installed one on my '99 and it made a pretty big difference. If you're going to drive it in the desert or track it on hot days, do it.

If you do it yourself, don't overtighten the hoseclamps. If you do, one side of the clamp may snap but still hold on there. It's tough to notice that you've broken it because its still holding on there; so be careful. Don't ask me how I know.

 

Where can I order this 3rd radiator kit?

 

How hard is this to do as a DIY?

 

Brandywine Porsche has the kit on ebay, for $500.00 it includes every thing you need.

 

It makes a big difference at the track in hot climates. I bought my third radiator kit from FA for less than $500, give them a call. This is not a DIY for the faint of heart IMO, take your time and plan it over a weekend. Loren has an excellent DIY on this upgrade on Renntech.

 

Which turbo nose are you installing? the Mashaw kit? or the stock Porsche one?

 

Slam I am putting on a oem Porsche turbo bumper, I also have to change out the fenders, headlights (liptronic),wire harness, airduts, headlight trays, eyelids, and alot of misc items. I wil post some pics after I am done.

 

Brandywine on eBay wants $540 plus shipping. You can order it delivered to your door from Carnewal for $475

 

Does anyone know if this will fit behind the Tech Art Type II Front Bumper?

 

How much does it drop your temps? My car has never overheated and several of the track days have been over 100 F.

 

3rd Radiator DIY