Upgrading heat exchanger on 2.7 to "S" spec

[por911]

Here a pic of the new "S"(996) spec heat exchanger installed on an 01 base 2.7 engine. I'll post some other pics later as the job is still in-process. Thought some might like to see the upgrade. Here are the part numbers used:

1)oil cooler(heat exchanger), 996-107-025-57

2)O-ring, 999-707-389-40. qty.2

3)O-ring, 999-707-409-40. qty.2

Torque spec : 7.5 ft-lb

Some might find it tough to torque it to spec due to lack of access(intake, etc.), but it's possible.

Regards

[1schoir]

Here a pic of the new "S"(996) spec heat exchanger installed on an 01 base 2.7 engine. I'll post some other pics later as the job is still in-process. Thought some might like to see the upgrade. Here are the part numbers used:

1)oil cooler(heat exchanger), 996-107-025-57

2)O-ring, 999-707-389-40. qty.2

3)O-ring, 999-707-409-40. qty.2

Torque spec : 7.5 ft-lb

Some might find it tough to torque it to spec due to lack of access(intake, etc.), but it's possible.

Regards

Looks good! Thanks for taking the time to post the part numbers.

Be sure to install some kind of buffer between the top of your now taller oil cooler and that black tube, otherwise the vibration/rubbing/heat may wear it through in time.

Regards, Maurice.

[por911]

Here is a shot of the block with the old unit and o-rings removed. Frankly, this should be a standard upgrade for these cars as they run on the warm side. I'm also adding the 3rd center rad as well which pics will be forth coming.

Regards

[Brad Roberts]

I agree 100%. Everyone should do this and add the 3rd radiator. It is EXACTLY what we have been doing to ALL M96 based cars since 2000 or so.

The engines have SOOO much plastic in them it is STUPID. Add some heat and you have brittle plastic..

We should create some t-shirts: Keep the heat down!!

B