[update] this should keep it cool
05-30-2011, 05:51 PM
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[update] this should keep it cool
oil cooler accusump & filter where the spare used to be
installed w fan and LARGE filter
radiator needed to come back out.
4in intake blocked one of the radiator opennings
new neck welded on an reinstalled
Exotic Muscle long tube headers fit no problem
installed w fan and LARGE filter
radiator needed to come back out.
4in intake blocked one of the radiator opennings
new neck welded on an reinstalled
Exotic Muscle long tube headers fit no problem
05-30-2011, 11:39 PM
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Looks nice Brian. Is there enough air flow to the cooler?
05-31-2011, 12:26 AM
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have you even seen how GM mounted the LT5 oil cooler? It's almost as big as a microwave oven door and goes between the a/c condenser and radiator. It looked to have been made out of copper to boot.
05-31-2011, 02:03 AM
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Its a very long run for engine oil cooler lines.
I would make sure the FEED & RETURN Lines are at least #10 AN Braided Teflon lined hoses.
I would use ZERO / NONE 90 degree fittings also in your oil line plumbing.
BR
I would make sure the FEED & RETURN Lines are at least #10 AN Braided Teflon lined hoses.
I would use ZERO / NONE 90 degree fittings also in your oil line plumbing.
BR
05-31-2011, 12:47 PM
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There's a 1300cfm fan on the cooler
Definite on the large lines
I'll have to check with SloRvette on the pump he used
Getting one he trusted was the biggest issue
Definite on the large lines
I'll have to check with SloRvette on the pump he used
Getting one he trusted was the biggest issue
05-31-2011, 02:53 PM
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Lots of custom work! Those are my favorite kind of cars. What do you plan to do with the car? Fun HP project, some unlimited race class, drag racing?
05-31-2011, 06:17 PM
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Autocross in the Street Mod class
Track events
As well as drag racing
Maxon Mile
I'd like to run an Open Road event as well
Track events
As well as drag racing
Maxon Mile
I'd like to run an Open Road event as well
05-31-2011, 08:36 PM
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Hey Brian thats a SICK setup.
I have a similar set up with the Vortech but oil gets hot. How much did all that run you? When I'm up at willow oil gets reallllll HOT.
I'm just on such a tight budget.
But super props on the cleanliness.
I'm super jelly of your Long tubes. I reallllly want a set with some cutouts behind them then through the rest of my exhaust.
I have a similar set up with the Vortech but oil gets hot. How much did all that run you? When I'm up at willow oil gets reallllll HOT.
I'm just on such a tight budget.
But super props on the cleanliness.
I'm super jelly of your Long tubes. I reallllly want a set with some cutouts behind them then through the rest of my exhaust.
06-03-2011, 06:13 PM
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Sorry for not getting back sooner, working @ a startup 
Do you still have the stock radiator?
If so, then replacing it with one with a built in oil cooler would be the cheapest route.
You could do what I did with some of the cheaper setups from Summit
An Accusump and a road race pan are a lot cheaper than replacing and oil starved engine.
Do you still have the stock radiator?
If so, then replacing it with one with a built in oil cooler would be the cheapest route.
You could do what I did with some of the cheaper setups from Summit
An Accusump and a road race pan are a lot cheaper than replacing and oil starved engine.
06-03-2011, 08:34 PM
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Circulation was pretty poor...at best. Is there a bypass thats possibly going to open up and dump oil to the pan if the resistance due to distance becomes too high?.
Damn nice installation tho...
Finish it with a panel with a grill. The tire carrier IS part of the rear end collision safety system...so the tank is vulnerable without the tire and carrier. A bolt in plate/cover with a grill or vents should give you air flow and some protection for the tank.