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Apr 26, 2009 | 01:13 PM

james1990

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best oil cooler for LS3

just got done with the STS turbo system on my A6 LS3...now im looking for a good oil cooler

which ones do u guys like and where did you get it?

Apr 26, 2009 | 02:23 PM

james1990

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Apr 26, 2009 | 02:32 PM

Zteve

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Setrab is among the best in the biz. Give them a look

Apr 26, 2009 | 02:36 PM

99c54me

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I know of one Z51 owner that replaced his with the Z06 cooler. Says it made a good difference and is bigger than the Z51 packaged cooler.

I've also heard of one person using a B&M cooler.

Not sure what to do for oil cooler lines. The GM one's are supposed to be OK and cost is something like $100. Steel braided would be nicer. Let us know what you end up with.

Apr 26, 2009 | 05:29 PM

oldmansan

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Originally Posted by Zteve

Setrab is among the best in the biz. Give them a look

I have a Setrab on my other car. Great core and dropped my temps nicely. I have Mocal oil filter plate adapter with a thermostat and braided lines. In addition to the drop in temps I added about a quart of oil to the capacity of my engine.

San

Apr 26, 2009 | 05:35 PM

Ragtop 99

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I have Mocal oil filter plate adapter with a thermostat and braided lines.
San

Thermostat control would be a good idea for NY state car unless it gets parked in the winter.

Apr 26, 2009 | 05:48 PM

455HOGT37

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Z06 is very effective.

Apr 26, 2009 | 06:42 PM

oldmansan

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Thermostat control would be a good idea for NY state car unless it gets parked in the winter.

I think a thermostat is a good idea no matter where you are. It allows the engine oil to warm up more quickly.

San

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Apr 26, 2009 | 08:51 PM

pmj341

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I have a Z51 and the A6 did not come with an oil cooler, but I purchased the lines and cooler from a Zo6 from Gene Culley and that works great, I've been real happy with it!!!

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