{"product_id":"porsche-996-911-986-boxster-oem-performance-a-c-condenser-csf-8381","title":"Porsche 996 911 \/ 986 Boxster OEM+ Performance A\/C Condenser (CSF #8381)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCSF has become the go-to cooling solution for Porsche enthusiasts. With the popularity of the 996 911 and 986 Boxster at all time highs and given the age of these vehicles, it’s no wonder demand for new products has never been higher. That is why CSF is releasing the OEM+\/Performance A\/C Condenser for the 996 and 986. This pairs perfectly with CSF’s best selling 996\/986 Side Radiators (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/csfrace.com\/products\/7044-porsche-996-911-986-boxster-fits-left-right-all-aluminum-radiator\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCSF #7044\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re upgrading the performance of your 996\/986 or just trying to keep your Porsche running at its best, a CSF A\/C Condenser is the best option. Genuine Porsche Condensers can cost up to $500 while offering inferior airflow and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-32952_fc0479-21 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-32952_fc0479-21 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init kb-light-gallery-0\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_1.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\" role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Display lightbox image: 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_1.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_1.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_1.jpg\" data-id=\"32953\" class=\"wp-image-32953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_2.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\" role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Display lightbox image: 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_2.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_2.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_2.jpg\" data-id=\"32954\" class=\"wp-image-32954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-32952_958ba4-de\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"\u003e\u003chr class=\"kt-divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-design-amp-engineering\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCSF has decades of experience designing and manufacturing A\/C Condensers, and has once again applied modern design and manufacturing techniques to these classic Porsche platforms. The result is a condenser that fits perfectly, outperforms the factory system by a significant margin, and costs less than a new OEM unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-csf-vs-oem\"\u003eCSF vs OEM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CSF 996\/986 Condenser utilizes a modern parallel-flow core design similar to the original OE unit. However, the CSF 18mm 8-channel microtube core offers better flow and more surface area contact for superior heat transfer. The 8mm tall multi-louvered fins further improve heat transfer over the basic fin design of the OE unit. Together, these features offer better heat dissipation for the refrigerant while increasing airflow to the radiators behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Differences and Improvements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased performance: Approximately 5% better performance than a brand-new OEM condenser and much larger improvement over a clogged or dirty unit that has been installed for some time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore airflow to the radiator behind the condenser for better engine cooling performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved Durability: More robust design and construction materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess Expensive: Around half the price of a new Genuine Porsche unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-32952_876b1b-ee alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-32952_876b1b-ee kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init kb-light-gallery-1\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_6.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\" role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Display lightbox image: 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_6.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_6.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_6.jpg\" data-id=\"32955\" class=\"wp-image-32955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_6.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8381_6-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/99657311100_1.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\" role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Display lightbox image: 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/99657311100_1.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/99657311100_1.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/99657311100_1.jpg\" data-id=\"32956\" class=\"wp-image-32956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/99657311100_1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/99657311100_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/99657311100_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/99657311100_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.csfrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/99657311100_1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-upgrade\"\u003eWhy Upgrade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are restoring a 996 or 986 to show-car condition or upgrading your weekend toy for more comfort, CSF’s OEM+\/Performance A\/C Condenser is a no-brainer. It is a straight forward plug-and-play installation, more efficient, and built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with a Dual Pass Cross Flow CSF A\/C Parallel Condenser Core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper-High Pressure 18mm 8-Channel Microtube for Optimal Flow and Maximum Surface Area Contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 Rows of Cooling Tubes and paired with 27 Rows of 8mm Tall Multi-Louvered Fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser Cut Mounting Brackets and OEM Style Block Fitting Connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% All Aluminum Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin Black Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Plug-and-Play “Drop-in Fit” Installation Requires Absolutely No Modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually Leak and Pressure Tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1999-2005 Porsche 996 911 (Carrera, 4, 4S, Targa, \u0026amp; GT3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1997-2005 Porsche 986 Boxster (Base, S, Roadster, \u0026amp; Roadster S)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CSF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53332383891822,"sku":"CSF 8381","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/0370\/2362\/files\/9ZiOR1sQ.jpg?v=1771600417","url":"https:\/\/titanmotorsports.com\/es\/products\/porsche-996-911-986-boxster-oem-performance-a-c-condenser-csf-8381","provider":"Titan Motorsports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}