This radiator kit can lower the oil temperature from peaks of 150°C – 160°C on hot days to 110°C – 120°C max, also, the cooling system without the heat load of the oil heat exchanger, works better and the water temperature never exceeds 90°C even when the radiator is fully functional as standard.
Oil life is significantly increased and both reliability and engine life are improved. The oil system also absorbs an additional 400cc of oil when the radiator is fitted (from 2.3L to 2.7L total).
The life of the pistons depends mainly on the cooling coming from the oil jets below, a cooler oil also works better in the bearing shells. Cams and cups will also no longer show signs of overheating.
Performance is also improved: better horsepower is obtained when the coolant runs at around 85°C – 88°C, while the ECU begins to limit power by downgrading the ignition advance when the coolant exceeds the 100°C threshold.
Our kit uses the OEM Tuareg 660 oil filter. The oil filter plate is also prepared for the optional installation of a temperature/pressure sensor.
The kit contains all the hardware needed for a complete installation, including a coolant thermostat delete plate and hose harness protectors. The hoses are also a premium product, made by the same Italian company that supplies Ducati and MV OEMs.
This kit can be installed basically with any exhaust on the market. The SC Project exhaust, the Akrapovic, Leovince and the original exhaust fit perfectly, the Spark exhaust unfortunately beats the Tuareg oil filter. More compatibilities will be added in the future. The ability to fit on all exhausts comes from having positioned both pipe connections on the left side of the radiator: positioning them left/right as usual otherwise the kit would only have been compatible with the SC Project exhaust.
Please note: it is sold with thermostat delete, which means you need to regulate the minimum coolant temperature by taping the radiator. To avoid this, you can fit the 82°C thermostat valve (available here: THERMOSTAT 82°C APRILIA RS 660 - TUONO 660 - TUAREG 660 – www.mbspecialparts.co.uk ).
You'll need to fit a bypass hose to the cooling system (you won't need the 13mm silicone plugs). Will have a coolant temperature of 80°-85°C.