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Purchase Third Radiator Kit - 997.1
  • Third Radiator Kit - 997.1 SKU: SKU9971TRK

  • $289.00

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Product Details

Genuine Porsche Third Center Radiator Upgrade Kit – Enhanced Cooling for Track & Performance Fits 2005–2008 Porsche 911 Carrera | Carrera S | Carrera 4 | Carrera 4S | Manual Transmission Only (997.1 Generation)


When Porsche builds 911s destined for hot climates and desert regions, they add a third center radiator to the front bumper — a factory solution to the demands of extreme heat and hard driving. We are the only company offering this upgrade as a complete, ready-to-install package using 100% Genuine Porsche factory parts, and everything clips and plugs directly into place exactly as Porsche intended.

If you're pushing your 997.1 on track, running performance upgrades, or simply want the peace of mind that comes with maximum cooling capacity, this is the upgrade your 911 was engineered to accept.

What's Included

  • Genuine Porsche center radiator
  • All necessary hardware for a complete bolt-on installation
  • 100% factory Porsche parts throughout — no aftermarket components
  • Coolant is not included — please see our related items below for the correct coolant specification

What This Upgrade Does The standard two-radiator setup in the 997.1 handles everyday driving and normal conditions with ease. Add track sessions, performance modifications, extended high-speed driving, or consistently high ambient temperatures, and the margin for thermal management narrows. The third center radiator increases your 911's overall cooling capacity, helping reduce engine temperature for improved efficiency and performance — giving the engine and drivetrain more thermal headroom exactly when and where it matters most.

An Important Note This is not a factory recommended upgrade for standard 997.1 Carrera models sold in temperate climates — Porsche fits this third radiator selectively to vehicles destined for hot climate markets. However, it has become a well-established and widely popular upgrade among 911 enthusiasts, track day drivers, and performance-focused owners who want the added thermal confidence that comes with a complete factory cooling system. Every part in this kit is a Genuine Porsche component — this is simply putting those parts to work on your car.

Fitment

  • Fits: 2005–2008 Porsche 911 Carrera | Carrera S | Carrera 4 | Carrera 4S (997.1 generation)
  • Manual transmission only — not compatible with Tiptronic equipped models
  • Not compatible with: 911 Turbo | GT2 | GT3
  • Please contact us if you have any questions about fitment for your specific build or equipment level
  • File photo shown — actual product may vary slightly in appearance

Installation Notes Professional installation is highly recommended for this upgrade. Please note the following:

  • This is a bolt-on application — all necessary hardware is included
  • Special attention is required when purging and bleeding the coolant system after installation — we strongly recommend having this performed by a Porsche dealer or qualified independent Porsche specialist
  • Coolant is not included — please see our related items below for the correct coolant for your 997.1

Why Upgrade? On track, cooling is performance. Every degree of thermal headroom you add is another degree of confidence that your 911 is operating at its best when you're pushing hardest. Porsche engineered this exact solution for their most demanding operating environments — and we've made it available as a complete, factory-correct package for your 997.1 Carrera.

This isn't an aftermarket intercooler or a modified cooling solution. This is the exact system Porsche installs on factory builds requiring maximum thermal management — every part, every hose, every duct, straight from Porsche.

Built for the track. Engineered by Porsche. Available only here.

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Excellent Add On
5 out of 5 stars.
Tal B (Florida) | October 6th, 2021
Just installed this on my 2007 Carrera S. Great Porsche Quality and fit. If you empty the cooling system entirely to do this job (which you should), expect it to take 6-8 hours. Installing the radiator is the easy part. Draining the system properly requires most under panels to be removed and various hoses disconnected and engine block to be purged and drained. Then the system requires a vacuum purge and fill. Then, of course, everything back together. In the end it was satisfying, but a pain in the a**.
Great Value
5 out of 5 stars.
joseph | May 15th, 2021
This kit is great. The price and the quality is awesome. With a few mods, I installed it on a 986
Even though no directions it was a easy install
5 out of 5 stars.
Tad D (Richmond Hill Ga) | April 25th, 2020
I was a little concerned when the huge bog arrived with no instructions. After watching utube on front bumper removal which took an hour and a half the components for the 3rd radiator installed in less than 20 minutes. A very easy fix for an item that will prolong the longevity of my 997.1
Great value
5 out of 5 stars.
Shawn (Maine) | April 14th, 2020
I have a 997.1 C4 that I track so wanted the added protection of a third radiator. For a 997.1, these drop in very easily and are super affordable for what you get. The kit includes not just the radiator, but all the connections you need and plastic parts for air flow (which on their own are probably worth more than the radiator). I was surprised how minimal the effort is to install. Obviously removing the bumper is a bit of a pain, but once you get to the radiator it isn't bad at all. as the car is basically already piped to have the radiator. Also, the air flows through and out the bottom so their is no need for the hood vent like on a GT3. I am very happy and would consider this to be by far my best upgrade in terms of bang for buck.
A must have modification for all Carrera S owners
5 out of 5 stars.
Dustin Reed (Reno, NV, US) | July 25th, 2012
A Porsche OEM bolt-on 3rd radiator. Something that Porsche should have installed from the factory on all cars not just the X51 cars. If you dont know, there are some coolant design flaws in the M96 and M97 motors and they run hotter than they really should. Plus Porsche installed temp gauges that read 15 degrees conservative so that you are never aware that your car is actualy running hotter than it really should. This has been verified by two different indy shops. So this mod, and a lower temp thermostat are must haves for these cars if you want to avoid piston scaring and or cylinder liner cracks. This is CHEAP insurance to the alternative.
 
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