Oil cooler on a C5
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Oil cooler on a C5
Has any one used a oil cooler off a 6.0L GM truck motor on the LS1 motor? The block that the temp sensor plugs into looks like a blank of the oil cooler block on my friends truck. I also looks close the block found in the 21st CM oil cooler package.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
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Originally Posted by zeusoftexas
Has any one used a oil cooler off a 6.0L GM truck motor on the LS1 motor? The block that the temp sensor plugs into looks like a blank of the oil cooler block on my friends truck. I also looks close the block found in the 21st CM oil cooler package.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
You can make your own kit using the Xtreme LS1 adapter for about $400 (which I'm about to do)
Compliments of Vettedrmr.
http://webpages.charter.net/VetteDrm...stallation.doc
Additionally, the 21st MC kit does not have a thermostat which is a MUST if you plan on driving the car in cool weather.
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Thank you for the information.
I was going to place mine behind the license plate. Cut a hole behind the plate and when I’m driving around town the plate will cover it (no air flow) when I go to the track take the plate off and have air flow. I don’t think I will need a thermostat that way.
I was going to place mine behind the license plate. Cut a hole behind the plate and when I’m driving around town the plate will cover it (no air flow) when I go to the track take the plate off and have air flow. I don’t think I will need a thermostat that way.
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DRM ( Doug Rippie Motorsports ) Forum fender has an oil cooler / radiator combo. Many ppl have purchased this and Install.
I use the GM T1 oil cooler set up.
Trans cooler, radiator, oil cooler
I use the GM T1 oil cooler set up.
Trans cooler, radiator, oil cooler
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How are those coolers attached at the top? The only thing I don't like about drmr's setup si thatthe top of the cooler is leaning agaianst the radiator. It's probably OK, but I don't want to risk it if there's a more secure solution.
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Originally Posted by zeusoftexas
Thank you for the information.
I was going to place mine behind the license plate. Cut a hole behind the plate and when I’m driving around town the plate will cover it (no air flow) when I go to the track take the plate off and have air flow. I don’t think I will need a thermostat that way.
I was going to place mine behind the license plate. Cut a hole behind the plate and when I’m driving around town the plate will cover it (no air flow) when I go to the track take the plate off and have air flow. I don’t think I will need a thermostat that way.
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Originally Posted by Korreck
How are you going to cut an opening behind the plate? That's where the bumper is. Just curious.
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Originally Posted by Umrswimr
How are those coolers attached at the top? The only thing I don't like about drmr's setup si thatthe top of the cooler is leaning agaianst the radiator. It's probably OK, but I don't want to risk it if there's a more secure solution.
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I've seen the DRM kit and it is very nice and very similar to the GM T1 cooler I now have.
Having done this once by myself, where I researched and bought all the parts, adapters, fittings, etc, I recommend buying a kit. The extra $$ will be well worth the aggravation you save.
Having done this once by myself, where I researched and bought all the parts, adapters, fittings, etc, I recommend buying a kit. The extra $$ will be well worth the aggravation you save.
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