Steve, do you know if there is a MT radiator for those of us with the 6spd now? I would think we'd want something a little larger than a 2.7t or 3.0 radiator.
Steve, do you know if there is a MT radiator for those of us with the 6spd now? I would think we'd want something a little larger than a 2.7t or 3.0 radiator.
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It seems that all the 4.2 radiators have the loop for trans cooling (or warming).Originally Posted by hahnmgh63
I haven't really done any research to see if the C5 S6 manual in the Euro III zone cars had manual trans cooling similar to the allroad or not. If not, then this would be the only OEM radiator I could think of that may not have the trans cooling built in. If it were the case, then you would still need to ditch the afterrun system.
...Although I've seen some specs on radiators with the third outlet on the bottom left that goes to the afterrun pump. I think they may be from C6 or B6 cars, though.
I'm sure it's possible that there may be one out there that would fit, but it would take some research.
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I wonder if you could replace that third fitting with a tee off the lower radiator hose. I know it's a bit kludgy, but with the huge price difference between the regular 4.2 radiator and the RS6 version, it might be worth it. I also worry about long-term supportabilty since I suspect RS6-specific parts are going to go out of production faster than more common models.
There is also the full-custom unit someone had built by Wizard Cooling. I think the price was about $800, and I'm sure they could build a manual version that might even be cheaper. They are all-aluminum so should be fully repairable in the long run.
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