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#18
08-08-2007, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by CoreyNJ
Am I correct in asuming the X51 was put in later? I didn't think it came out till 2003. Was it a retrofit of the X51 kit or did they do an engine swap. I know the cost of a stock rebuilt vs X51 isn't that big of deal (only a few thousand), but the retrofit was expensive to a stock engine (around 10k-15k for the kit) and the top rebuild is done by the dealer's only on blocks with less than 25,000 miles (and 30+ hours of labor)....
#21
08-08-2007, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dice996c4
I'm posting pics on his behalf. He can't post replies yet... Enjoy...
Thanks.
#22
08-09-2007, 11:19 AM
Originally Posted by cap'sx51
Yes Corey you are correct. They did an engine swap when it was less than 25k miles. I have 31xxx on the odometer now and the previous owner said the x51 is around 9k miles old.
Also congrats and enjoy it....
#23
08-09-2007, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by CoreyNJ
Just make sure they also did the central front radiator. It seems to be something people miss when they do the conversion. If not, don't drive it too hard or on the track till you do. It's not very expensive about 500 bucks and a few hours work, but somthing that is needed.
Also congrats and enjoy it....
Also congrats and enjoy it....
#24
08-09-2007, 04:39 PM
You should be able to see it. Look at the front of the car and you should see 3 radiators. One on each side and one in the center. Since you have 6speed, if there is a center radiator it's been done.
#25
08-09-2007, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by CoreyNJ
You should be able to see it. Look at the front of the car and you should see 3 radiators. One on each side and one in the center. Since you have 6speed, if there is a center radiator it's been done.
#27
08-10-2007, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by CoreyNJ
Just make sure they also did the central front radiator. It seems to be something people miss when they do the conversion. If not, don't drive it too hard or on the track till you do. It's not very expensive about 500 bucks and a few hours work, but somthing that is needed.
Also congrats and enjoy it....
Also congrats and enjoy it....
Is the 3rd Radiator just a x51 requirement and not a stock 1999 3.4L with a 6-speed? I am looking at tracking my car 3/4 times a year and I want to make sure I miss nothing that I need.
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by TheSpeedDemon; 08-11-2007 at 04:40 PM.
#28
08-10-2007, 09:00 AM
Originally Posted by TheSpeedDemon
Just Curious:
Is the 3rd Radiator just a x51 requirement and not a stock 1999 3.4L with a 6-speed? I am looking at tracking my car 3/4 times a year and I want to make sure I miss nothing that.
Thanks in advance.
Is the 3rd Radiator just a x51 requirement and not a stock 1999 3.4L with a 6-speed? I am looking at tracking my car 3/4 times a year and I want to make sure I miss nothing that.
Thanks in advance.
#29
08-11-2007, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Redridge
the 3rd radiator is part of the x51 package and is part of the tiptronic. People, however installs it for extra cooling when on track. It a good mod to do for tracking.
