Boxster in car vid from Laguna Seca - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

blinkwatt · 03-13-2007, 04:32 PM

@ Bill,

Have you guys put in the 3rd radiator and the 'S'/996 oil cooler since it's a track car?

Bill Pickering · 03-13-2007, 04:56 PM

For better cooling we have added the 996 center radiator.

Here are some pictures. The install was pretty easy. At the same time we fitted up the GT3 nose.

Thanks,

Bill P.

Jeph · 03-13-2007, 04:56 PM

Fun video, awesome pix! Nice job. That looked like lots of fun!

I don't get to see a lot of tracks, but I've explored Laguna Seca before. Because of that, it's one of my favorites on Gran Turismo.

Ex911Ownr · 03-13-2007, 05:11 PM

Very Cool

I'm getting that vid off to my son asap...he owns a 914 and a 99' Box...he will love it. Would love to see some more of your adventures! I recently watched a video of a Cayman chasing a Viper, and totally catching up on the corners, so good luck with the "snakes" this week-end!!! Wish I could be there

jsmithdmd · 03-13-2007, 05:18 PM

Hey Bill,
You know where can I find a DIY on placing a center radiator on the 2.5L? It looks fairly easy and I'd like to try it too. Also, where did you get your GT bumper cover? Thanks,

Justin

epiqshawn · 03-13-2007, 07:38 PM

Hey Bill,

Sweeeeet video! The car looks awsome!!!!

Bill Pickering · 03-14-2007, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsmithdmd

Hey Bill,
You know where can I find a DIY on placing a center radiator on the 2.5L? It looks fairly easy and I'd like to try it too. Also, where did you get your GT bumper cover? Thanks,

Justin

Hi Justin,

I used this article to help me with the center radiator install. It was a pretty straightforward setup. One thing I did do was disconnect the A/C condensors from radiators and pulled them away from the radiators and supported them with jackstands. I didn't disconnect the A/C fittings. This allowed easier access to the radiator lines.

center radiator install procedure

As for the nose, I went to GT Motorport for it.

GT Motorsport

EPIQ Autosport can also help you with sourcing a nose for the car.

Thanks and Best Regards,

Bill P.

jwilson95 · 03-14-2007, 05:28 PM

Great video. Man, with all that torque, he really walks away when things straighten up!

Great to see the chassis technology improve from 914 to 986.

JMW

porsche986spyder · 03-15-2007, 07:43 AM

Anyone seen this one or used it before. It's made for our boxsters.
http://eagleday.stores.yahoo.net/bope.html

This is what it says:
Secondary Water Cooler Kit
More power equals more heat. Protect your modified engine with this secondary water cooler which can reduce operating water temperature by up to 60 Degrees. Kit includes all required hardware. Fits Boxsters from 97 on. Importe from Germany.