Heat exchanger
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Drifting
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Heat exchanger
Anyone done a heat exchanger on there C6 for there oil. Here are the dimensions of the one I want:
Measures 10" long x 4" wide x 4.5" tall.
I am looking for ideas on where to put it and how you mounted it? Did you weld a plate or bolt it up? What kind of tubing did you use to go from radiator to heat exchanger to water pump?
Thanks
Ken
Measures 10" long x 4" wide x 4.5" tall.
I am looking for ideas on where to put it and how you mounted it? Did you weld a plate or bolt it up? What kind of tubing did you use to go from radiator to heat exchanger to water pump?
Thanks
Ken
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EOC Radiator
Why not go the simple and proven route and install a EOC equipped radiator?
Ron Davis and others make a good quality product, and they can help you with the required adapters and oil lines.
Ron Davis and others make a good quality product, and they can help you with the required adapters and oil lines.
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Will the large C6Z06 stand alone cooler not work good enough? I ran one on track and never had oil temp issues.
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No, not enough cooling power, I hit 275 degrees 2/3rds the way thru a 20 minute session on warmer days. Could go with a Setrab #172 but I can get a heat exchanger at same cost, cheaper actually, so I might as well go for the better device that has way more BTU cooling power.
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No, not enough cooling power, I hit 275 degrees 2/3rds the way thru a 20 minute session on warmer days. Could go with a Setrab #172 but I can get a heat exchanger at same cost, cheaper actually, so I might as well go for the better device that has way more BTU cooling power.
Maybe run 0W-40 just for track days, if you want a bit more protection?
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Found this stuff today called Vulco Flex® II made by Gates, looks promising for the coolant plumbing. Anybody ever use it?
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...-1&showValue=1
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...-1&showValue=1
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