rustyguns

where can you get a good engine oil cooler system for a 2002 Z06?

AU N EGL

Some of the radiators will have intigated oil coolers. DeWitts for one.

GM Performance Parts has a seperate oil cooler that is mounted infront of the AC condensor. This is what I use.

RonVette2

Sounds like two great choices there..

rustyguns

rgr that!

rustyguns

go to gmparts.com or? to buy that?

vms4evr

DRM also has an oil cooler that works very well. I have been using it for a year on my 02 Z06. Even on a 100deg day on track the oil was still at a safe setting. The cooler is a Setrab unit which are very efficient and high quality. The lines use AN10 fittings and are cut to length. They also have the adapter that comes off your temp sensor. 1 kit and a relatively easy install.

rustyguns

DRM.COM ? OR?.....................

iV3

www.dougrippie.com

Looks like the LSx version is $650. For that price you might be better off upgrading to a bigger radiator with a built-in oil cooler.

rustyguns

the lingfelter is less 600 ! lol

AU N EGL

YES and NO. the sepeate oil cooler keeps the oil cooler system keeps the oil temp lower in the summer. However, in the winter the sepeate cooler does not get the oil warm enough with the built in cooler works better.

The choice is yours.

I just looked on the GM Performance web site and the sepeate oil cooler kit is no longer there. They still have the MN6/12 trans cooler kit.


trans cooler left / AC condenser / Oil cooler right

az55

I have the DeWitt unit. The craftsmanship is excellent and even in Phoenix where track temps are brutal, the performance is remarkable. I think the trans cooler is my next mod.

Cheers from Arizona.

AlwaysInBoost

I'm in the market for an oil cooler aswell but I'd like to hear more people's experiences.

yakisoba

I use the DRM cooler. It's kept my temps under 280 in Texas in July and August on the track. Normal cruising temp is around 180 (little cool). It was a well done and worthy mod, IMHO. I had the braided lines covered in cut heater hose where they cross frame members, to avoid abrasion, and I check them every time I happen to be under the car. I considered the integrated cooler/radiator (also from DRM) and decided on the seperate cooler because of the temps I was seeing pre-cooler and because the integrated model is not SCCA legal in T1.

rustyguns

Winter? what's winter? i live in the desert! we have fall and summer thats it ! no spring , no winter ! hahahahahaha

but it is da** hot in the summer 120 in the shade

AU N EGL

IN NC my winters are 40* Even then it is a bit of a challange to get the oil UP TO 180*

We have had a few paddock temps in the 120s ( shade ) and 100 % humidity. Might have been 140-150 in the cocket too.

Oil cooler kept the oil in the 255-260 range. A bit on the high side, but better then 300.
Cool suits kept the drivers in good shape

Chit some guys were boiling he windshield washer fluids under the hood it was sooo hot.

I run 15-w50 M1 year round. and change my oil every two weekends on the track.

VetteDrmr

I've been running an external cooler for 2 full seasons, and it's definitely worth it if you're autox or tracking your car. If you only run on the street or strip, definitely DON'T do this mod.

Here is a link to my install guide. IIRC, total cost was a bit under $500, and >$150 of that was for the engine adapter.

http://webpages.charter.net/VetteDrmr/

HTH, and have a good one,
Mike

AU N EGL

I agree with Mike above. For the street and strip and oil cooler radiator combo will work wonders.

Dedicated road race /DE cars, the seperate coolers for high cooling capasities.

rustyguns

just hate replacing a good radiator...guess i could sell it..whats a used '02 z06 radiator worth ?

nytoy

I'm guessing the only integrated oil cooler with the rad is the DRM piece correct? Anyone have any experience with it? I drive my car a lot on the street, but also do a handful of HPDE's. Last night I was driving around in 28F weather so I need the integrated piece.

AU N EGL

DeWitts has them also