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    S52 Radiator Option Weights

    I've been looking over past threads on radiator options for the S52, but many are quite old and don't quite answer my question. I'm curious if anyone knows what the total weight difference would be between the MZ3 (S54) radiator and an Aluminum (say Mishimoto or CSF). I'm already a bit nose heavy so I'd like to improve my cooling over my stock radiator while adding the least weight possible. Does anyone have any insight?
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    Minimal but the plastic tank radiator is probably lighter. I’d think more about the weight of the coolant in it. Added capacity radiator will probably weigh more when in use. I would buy another MZ3 S54 Behr.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pbonsalb View Post
    Minimal but the plastic tank radiator is probably lighter. I’d think more about the weight of the coolant in it. Added capacity radiator will probably weigh more when in use. I would buy another MZ3 S54 Behr.
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    I added oil cooling (Zionsville custom built to retain the mechanical fan) and it has drastically improved the running temperatures on track. I have to tape openings in the bumper to drive on the street to allow the engine to reach operating temps (92 Celcius).

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