Which engine oil cooler should I use?
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Which engine oil cooler should I use?
I want to put an engine oil cooler on my "90 Vette L-98. The one from TPIS is just a little "PRICEY" if you know what I mean!
What system are you using?
Where did you buy it from?
Approx. how much?
What's the part number(if possible)?
What is involved(Do I have to take the stock setup off-i.e water hoses)?
Any suggestions would be great!!!
I would like one that bolts onto the stock if possible.
Thanks Matt
What system are you using?
Where did you buy it from?
Approx. how much?
What's the part number(if possible)?
What is involved(Do I have to take the stock setup off-i.e water hoses)?
Any suggestions would be great!!!
I would like one that bolts onto the stock if possible.
Thanks Matt
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I am installing one this evening and will report back after I test it out and give you an idea of how much cooler the oil is with the cooler that I selected.
It is supposed to be 90+ tomorrow and this should help me get some good numbers for you.
It is supposed to be 90+ tomorrow and this should help me get some good numbers for you.
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Originally Posted by Rich & Lisa_84
I am installing one this evening and will report back after I test it out and give you an idea of how much cooler the oil is with the cooler that I selected.
It is supposed to be 90+ tomorrow and this should help me get some good numbers for you.
It is supposed to be 90+ tomorrow and this should help me get some good numbers for you.
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Well I am back from my test drive.
Before the oil cooler I was running a water temp of 167 to 174 and an oil temp of 240+. This is with the air temp being 70 or below.
After the oil cooler I am running a water temp of 174 and an oil temp of 196. The air temp is 87.
That is the drop that I was looking for.
I installed the cooler about 8 inches in front of the radiator. It is against the fiberglass air splitter.
I also used about 8 feet of copper tubing which did not come with the kit.
I had to use a different oil filter. The one that I am using is for a SBC 307cu.in.
My oil pressure dropped 8 psi and is holding steady at 62psi.
The price of the kit was $79.88 at Summit Racing.
Here is what I used.....
Brand: Flex-a-lite
Product Line: Flex-a-lite Standard Engine Oil Coolers
Overall Height (in): 5.000 in.
Overall Width (in): 20.000 in.
Overall Thickness (in): 0.750 in.
Cooler Construction: Tube and fin
Cooler Material: Copper/Aluminum
Inlet Size: 1/2 in.
Inlet Attachment: Hose barb
Outlet Size: 1/2 in.
Outlet Attachment: Hose barb
Number of Cooling Rows: 4
Core Height (in): 5.000 in.
Core Width (in): 17.250 in.
Core Thickness (in): 0.750 in.
Cooler Finish: Natural
Quantity: Sold as a kit.
Notes: Spin-on oil filter adaper fits 3/4 in., 13/16 in., 18mm, 20mm, and 22mm threads.
Before the oil cooler I was running a water temp of 167 to 174 and an oil temp of 240+. This is with the air temp being 70 or below.
After the oil cooler I am running a water temp of 174 and an oil temp of 196. The air temp is 87.
That is the drop that I was looking for.
I installed the cooler about 8 inches in front of the radiator. It is against the fiberglass air splitter.
I also used about 8 feet of copper tubing which did not come with the kit.
I had to use a different oil filter. The one that I am using is for a SBC 307cu.in.
My oil pressure dropped 8 psi and is holding steady at 62psi.
The price of the kit was $79.88 at Summit Racing.
Here is what I used.....
Brand: Flex-a-lite
Product Line: Flex-a-lite Standard Engine Oil Coolers
Overall Height (in): 5.000 in.
Overall Width (in): 20.000 in.
Overall Thickness (in): 0.750 in.
Cooler Construction: Tube and fin
Cooler Material: Copper/Aluminum
Inlet Size: 1/2 in.
Inlet Attachment: Hose barb
Outlet Size: 1/2 in.
Outlet Attachment: Hose barb
Number of Cooling Rows: 4
Core Height (in): 5.000 in.
Core Width (in): 17.250 in.
Core Thickness (in): 0.750 in.
Cooler Finish: Natural
Quantity: Sold as a kit.
Notes: Spin-on oil filter adaper fits 3/4 in., 13/16 in., 18mm, 20mm, and 22mm threads.
Melting Slicks
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You can order that kit with an extra adaptor, if you wish to keep using the same filter that you currently have. Check with Summit about this.
I opted not to.
I opted not to.
