Name: CSF Heavy-Duty Performance Radiator for 4L Audi Q7 / 955 & 957 Porsche Cayenne / 7L Volkswagen Touareg [7227] - Bulletproof Automotive
Brand: CSF
SKU: 7227
Price: 895.00 USD
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CSF Heavy-Duty Performance Radiator for 4L Audi Q7 / 955 & 957 Porsche Cayenne / 7L Volkswagen Touareg [7227]

All 955 / 957 Cayenne engine options are capable of handling both on-road and off-road conditions, but the Cayenne’s factory cooling system was not designed for the demands of extreme driving. Berg Peaks Off-Road, well-versed in VAG builds, collaborated with CSF to develop a cooling solution tailored for Cayenne builds. Their goal was to design a radiator capable of handling off-road, overlanding, trail driving, hot climates, and towing/hauling. After nearly a year of design and testing, CSF proudly introduces the Porsche 955 / 957 Cayenne High-Performance Radiator.

Design & Engineering

CSF has a strong history of success with Porsche cooling systems, producing everything from intercoolers and radiators for newer water-cooled models to oil coolers for air-cooled classics. As the most popular choice for performance radiators across various off-road applications, CSF ensures that this new radiator is top quality. The 955 / 957 Cayenne Radiator features CSF’s latest ultra-efficient 5mm fin technology, increasing the heat transfer area by 20-25% over traditional radiators.

CSF vs OEM

Porsche’s original radiator for the Cayenne features a plastic tank and single-row aluminum core. While generally durable, this design struggles to meet the cooling needs of the 955 / 957 Cayenne, which is prone to overheating on hot days, especially during off-roading and towing. With these SUVs now 15-20 years old, the original radiators have likely lost cooling efficiency due to bent fins and clogged tubes. CSF addressed these issues when designing the new radiator.
The CSF radiator incorporates advanced 5mm fin technology, which significantly increases heat exchange surface area for improved cooling efficiency and recovery. A larger 2-row 42mm aluminum core enhances fluid capacity and heat dissipation, while CSF’s exclusive B-Tube technology boosts heat transfer by approximately 15% over standard oval welded tubes. Multi-louvered fins maximize airflow, and the 100% TIG-welded aluminum construction enhances durability and longevity. The CSF radiator mounts in the factory location with no modifications or cutting required.

Real World Testing

Berg Peaks, one of the largest builders of off-road Audi, Porsche, and VW vehicles, was CSF’s development partner for this radiator. Based in Denver, Colorado—a challenging environment for vehicle testing due to high altitude, low air density, and extreme weather—Berg’s proximity to mountainous terrain made it an ideal location for real-world testing. Berg began testing the radiator in November 2023 after debuting the “Warthog” 955 Cayenne Turbo at SEMA. The initial design featured CSF’s popular 42mm high-performance core with 6.5mm fins, and Berg noticed performance improvements even at idle.
Test Results:
- Main testing took place at Loveland Pass near Denver with two similarly equipped 955 Cayennes. Both had similar mileage, tire size, winches, lights, and other exterior accessories; the only difference was gearing and the radiator. With the CSF radiator installed, one Cayenne showed improved performance over the OE-equipped Cayenne, which had to remain a gear lower to maintain similar RPMs at speed. Data collected on the 10,000ft (3048m) climb demonstrated that the CSF radiator performed significantly better than the factory version.
- Testing revealed an 18-20°F temperature difference between the CSF-equipped Cayenne and the OE radiator setup. Both vehicles started at 186.8°F (86°C), but the OE radiator ended at 212°F (100°C) while the CSF radiator finished at 194°F (90°C), showing substantial real-world gains in cooling efficiency.
- In extreme testing, Berg observed coolant temperatures reaching 225°F (107°C) during prolonged donut maneuvers. In response, CSF enhanced the radiator design to maximize cooling headroom for all driving conditions. CSF’s updated core, featuring the latest 5mm fin technology introduced at the end of 2023, provides even more heat transfer surface and thermal efficiency, ensuring performance in the toughest off-road environments.

Features

2-row, 42mm ultra-high-performance core
Cooling tubes with CSF’s exclusive B-tube technology
New 5mm tall ultra efficient fins with a multi-louvered design for maximum surface area contact
CNC machined mounting brackets and OEM style inlet/outlet
100% all aluminum TIG-welded construction
Hand brushed satin finish
True plug-and-play “drop-in fit” installation requires absolutely no modifications
Individually leak and pressure tested
2-Year limited warranty

Specifications

Number of Core Rows:
- CSF: 2
- OEM: 1
Number of Cooling Tubes:
- CSF: 77
- OEM: 56
Number of Cooling Fin Rows:
- CSF: 78
- OEM: 57
Fin Height / Width:
- CSF: 5mm
- OEM: 8mm
Core Thickness:
- CSF: 42mm
- OEM: 40mm
Core Material:
- CSF: Aluminum
- OEM: Aluminum
Tank Material:
- CSF: Aluminum
- OEM: Plastic
Construction:
- CSF: 100% TIG welded
- OEM: Crimp-on gasket

Applications

Audi Q7: 4L (2007-2015) – 3.0L SC V6, 3.0L Turbo V6 Diesel, 3.6L VR6, 4.2L V8, 4.2L Turbo V8 Diesel
Porsche Cayenne: 955, 957 (2003-2010) – 3.2L V6 EA390, 3.6L V6 EA390
Porsche Cayenne S: 955, 957 (2003-2010) – 4.5L V8 M4800, 4.8L TT V8 M4801
Porsche Cayenne Turbo: 955, 957 (2003-2010) – 4.5L TT V8 M4850, 4.8L TT V8 M4851
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S: 955, 957 (2006-2010) – 4.5L TT V8 M4850, 4.8L TT V8 M4851
Volkswagen Touareg: 7L (2003-2010) – 3.0L Turbo V6 Diesel, 3.2L V6 EA390, 3.6L V6 EA390, 4.2L V8, 5.0L Turbo V10 Diesel

About CSF

The Racing & High Performance Division of CSF Inc. is dedicated to designing and producing the world’s most advanced, efficient, and dependable cooling solutions. CSF offers a broad range of state-of-the-art cooling systems, with over 250 distinct applications. These include high-performance all-aluminum direct-fit radiators, intercoolers, and oil coolers, as well as bespoke manufacturing tailored for racecars, power sports, off-road vehicles, marine, and industrial applications. Every cooling solution from CSF is meticulously crafted to ensure optimal engine temperature management, even in the most rigorous driving scenarios. With a legacy spanning over 50 years and more than 40 million cooling units distributed worldwide, CSF is widely regarded as a luminary in the industry.

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The Bulletproof Automotive website contains many thousands of products purchased in multiple different currencies. All of the prices are entered manually and accurately at the time of entry. Due to the consistently fluctuating international exchange rates, at times prices may not be able to be honored at their original intended rate. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, unfortunately our website is unable to compensate dynamically for what can at times be volatile changes in the cost of items due to currency values fluctuating, changes in prices from suppliers, changes in shipping and import duties, and other factors. Rest assured that any order you place on line will be at zero risk to you in this area. If in the event your order cannot be fulfilled at the original intended website price we will offer you a 100% refund, no questions asked. We will continue to do our best to maintain updated prices and we will always continue to offer our price match guarantees as well to ensure our prices are always the best for you. In short, prices may change without notice. It is always advised to give us a call prior to placing your order online to confirm availability and to confirm current pricing.

Shipping Policy

Items that are in stock in the US, either at Bulletproof’s warehouse or at a supplier’s warehouse, are generally delivered within 7-10 days. Special order items from overseas take considerably longer. As a courtesy Bulletproof offers delivery estimates to our customers which take into consideration manufacturer availability and shipping schedule. These estimates represent our best guess based on previous orders from the manufacturer and do not in any way imply a guaranteed delivery window. Many manufacturers work in a “just in time” inventory system and often take 2-20+ weeks to produce an item once an order is submitted. All deliverable items are then sent to our Japanese warehouse. Bulletproof ships a minimum of one full ocean freight container every month from Japan, oftentimes more than one a month. Ocean freight takes an average of 4 weeks. Typically it breaks down to one week in Japan for paperwork and customs, two weeks by boat and one week in US customs/clearance. Due to the wide number of variables between manufacturer and shipping schedules, delivery estimates are simply just that – estimates. We attempt to estimate conservatively and we usually deliver faster than our estimates suggest. It is not Bulletproof’s policy to guarantee delivery time of any special order item, this is impossible for us to do. By ordering you acknowledge that there is no required delivery ETA and an order may not be canceled or altered due to manufacturing or shipping delays, all ETA’s are provided as a best guess only. Please review the full Terms & Conditions here.

BP Pricing Difference

We do pricing a little differently on our JDM brands and we believe in making things simple and clear. No hidden fees or surcharges. Every price you see includes the shipping cost to our office in Los Angeles, California and all the associated taxes/duties/fees for bringing the products into the US. The only shipping you ever pay is from our facility in the US to your location. Be wary of resellers that don’t include the cost of international shipping in their pricing on JDM parts. While we believe we’ll always have the lowest all-in price on JDM products, we offer a price match guarantee for all authentic parts purchased from authorized dealers as well. For many international customers, it’s much more affordable to ship from the USA than from Japan directly, as the air freight and ocean freight costs are typically much less. However, for customers looking to ship directly from Japan outside of North America, or domestically in Japan, we can provide pricing specifically for that scenario. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any pricing questions or concerns. Please email us at sales@bulletproofautomotive.com with any inquiries.

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