DRUGschnorr

have a z51 w/ a Z06 oil cooler.. want to add another.. does anyone have an idea where i can tapp into the oiling system in the front of the engine? want to avoid the headers..

Tried the stock location and burned the hose after a spirited run on the streets.. glad it was not on the track... would have been very unpopular.

tomiboy

How much did just the one Z06 cooler help?

davidfarmer

you can't just tap into the system, you must have a feed and return. There are feeds in the front of the engine (often used for accusump) but I don't know of a return. And you can't just dump it back into the pan somewhere, or you'll bleed off your pressure.

I think you just need to route your line better, often between the block and engine mounts will protect them from the heat

DRUGschnorr

otay got it i think... will report later..
1. adding the z06 cooler helps when the temps are normal.. but texas has been hotter than he** this summer.

going to get another stock steel tubing... remove the slip-in connector from the stock air cooler...run it into the radiator... use a new hose from rad to air cooler and leave return side alone... wish me luck

tried it last month w/ all steel hose and failed at the headers... just too close a fit..

DRUGschnorr

stock steel tubing is against the engine block below the motor mounts.. so Dave you are right again...