Oil cooler
10-01-2015, 03:40 PM
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
Oil cooler
Want to try a new oil cooler on my car. Can anyone suggest a good one to try, and a good source? Saw 250 degree oil on track at roebling road this past weekend. Water temp stayed at 205. Thanks for any help. Jerry
10-01-2015, 05:32 PM
#3
Drifting
Jerry, if I only saw 250 I would be a happy camper.
This thread may help.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...iscussion.html
Post 88 has most recent photos.
This thread may help.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...iscussion.html
Post 88 has most recent photos.
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10-01-2015, 06:21 PM
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Drifting
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Agree with 250. If it was a stable 250 and not constantly rising that is more than reasonable. I hit 300 on my 89. Then I back off. That is with a small cooler too. And I had my oil tested by the lab and they said it would be good for another track day. I was using Mobile one full synth 10w-40.
*sorry for not addressing the question and butting an opinion. I hate when people do that.
*sorry for not addressing the question and butting an opinion. I hate when people do that.
10-01-2015, 07:51 PM
#5
Le Mans Master
Hey Jerry - I had hoped to make it to Roebling for that event, but things just didn't work out. 250* oil temp is nothing to be concerned about.
See you soon.
See you soon.
10-01-2015, 08:06 PM
#6
Burning Brakes
I recently ordered this setup:
http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/0...es_p_3303.html
Have yet to install / track it, but have read good things.
Hope this helps.
http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/0...es_p_3303.html
Have yet to install / track it, but have read good things.
Hope this helps.
10-02-2015, 06:43 AM
#8
Drifting
If you have a C5, a Ron Davis or DeWitts radiator with an engine oil cooler seems to be a common option. I do not have one, but I plan to go this route as one of my winter projects.
I agree with the above posts, 250 is nothing to be concerned with. My car will hit 280 in almost every session. At 280 I'll begin short shifting to keep the temp in the 270's and then crank it up again.
I agree with the above posts, 250 is nothing to be concerned with. My car will hit 280 in almost every session. At 280 I'll begin short shifting to keep the temp in the 270's and then crank it up again.
10-02-2015, 07:02 AM
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Pro
10-02-2015, 11:39 AM
#10
Drifting
Thread Starter
OK guys, thanks for all the help. sounds like I was concerned over nothing. Jim Painter said the same thing, and he should know! I will probably change the cooler when I replace the engine just to keep any contaminents from the new engine. Jerry
10-02-2015, 11:40 AM
#11
Racer
If you have a C5, a Ron Davis or DeWitts radiator with an engine oil cooler seems to be a common option. I do not have one, but I plan to go this route as one of my winter projects.
I agree with the above posts, 250 is nothing to be concerned with. My car will hit 280 in almost every session. At 280 I'll begin short shifting to keep the temp in the 270's and then crank it up again.
I agree with the above posts, 250 is nothing to be concerned with. My car will hit 280 in almost every session. At 280 I'll begin short shifting to keep the temp in the 270's and then crank it up again.
Hope this helps,
10-02-2015, 12:58 PM
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Send that old oil cooler to me so I can use it on one of my other vehicles like my vw dunebuggy. Throwing away a oil cooler? You must be pretty wealthy. But seriously ill take it if you upgrade and don't want it....
