Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 10:33:37 -0500
From: Michael @ Improved Racing

Jim,

We offer the barb fitting for use with transmission coolers, which often use 3/8" hose. For oil lines, you can use Push-lock hose ends if you like, however we don't recommend them. We have seem them back off under conditions of high temperature and pressure. If you do use them, you have to use clamps to ensure they don't back off.

I recommend using standard AN hose and fittings (-10AN is the recommended size). If you're not comfortable assembling the hose yourself, we also sell BMRS hose assemblies. You would just need to measure the length and fittings you need for each hose (they cannot be returned if the size is incorrect).

If you have any other questions, let me know.

Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 11:07:25 -0500
To: Michael @ Improved Racing

Michael,

Thank you for the prompt and informative reply. The C6 Z06 Factory LS7 Engine Oil Cooler Kit listed on your site is presumably what is on my stock 2007 Z06. Would you consider offering a kit that includes the appropriate lines, fittings and other miscellaneous parts for this application? It could potentially be quite popular, as discussion of such thermostats (including yours, specifically) invariably reveals confusion regarding proper installation, prompting many to pursue alternatives.

Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 12:36:57 -0500
From: Michael @ Improved Racing

Jim,

Yes, we do plan on putting a kit together for the C6 Corvette. However, I don't really have an estimate on when it will be available. We are looking at developing a new thermostat adapter with lines that exit out the bottom of the adapter, and we also need to source a C6 to develop and test fit the parts on. In addition, we are doing a lot of testing and development in oil coolers to find the best performing coolers. We have found Setrab coolers (which is available in the best size for the C6) to be the worst performing coolers on our test bench, so we are working on developing our own custom cooler for that vehicle.

Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:24:45 -0500
To: Michael @ Improved Racing

Michael,

I wish to retain the stock Z06 air-oil cooler, which is quite effective on the circuit yet too effective on the street, where oil temperatures struggle to reach even 160°F this time of year (for those of us significantly north of Orlando, anyway!). Owners who don't track their Z06 often block or permanently remove the stock air-oil cooler, while other owners retrofit the ZR1 water-oil cooler (which ironically warms the oil more effectively than cooling it), but I believe a thermostat is the best solution. Since you already sell and therefore have ready access to the stock Z06 air-oil cooler system, could you use its measurements to develop a thermostat installation kit for Z06 owners? Would you advise waiting for the new thermostat adapter with bottom lines?

Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:52:06 -0500
From: Michael @ Improved Racing

Jim,

To install a thermostat and keep the factory cooler, we would still have to replace the factory oil lines because they are all one piece with the factory oil adapter plate. We would also need to manufacture some custom fittings to connect standard AN lines to the factory cooler. That being the case I think it would make more sense to just sell a complete kit with an upgraded oil cooler as well.

The adapter with bottom lines is mostly for the Camaro and for engines where it's more practical to have the lines coming out the bottom. I think that might be the case with the C6 as well, but you can still use our current adapter no problem. We have a lot of customers using it.

Let me know if you have any other questions.