Oil Temp
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Oil Temp
I was not getting enough oil temp so I just finished this carbon fiber filler piece that is removable. I have a Z06 cooler (old style) and never got over 180. The additives in the oil don't work until you get to around 210, so I kept making plastic ones until I got the temp I wanted and then made the carbon fiber one.
Last edited by timd38; Jul 13, 2014 at 01:55 PM.
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I just wrapped mine in metal duct tape and now it pretty much mirrors the water temp. It's 95*-100* outside here and so far no problems with the oil getting too hot.
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I think that it's best to just cover the oil cooler a bit, but not block airflow to the radiator and A/C condenser. A simple squeeze of aluminum foil over part of the oil cooler will do this easily.
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The air still comes up from the bottom and there was no impact to water temp. I have a Z07 radiator, that is much larger than than the Z51 or Z06.
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I just removed mine and now oil temps are perfect. I don't road race so for a street/drag car no need. Temps come right up to 205F and stay there.
Don't post this in the z06 section or they will whine and complain about ruining the car and how GM knows better and put it there for a reason even if it keeps oil temps too low on a street car.
Don't post this in the z06 section or they will whine and complain about ruining the car and how GM knows better and put it there for a reason even if it keeps oil temps too low on a street car.
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I often wonder why blocking off the airflow to the cooler seems to be the preferred method to controlling the oil temps, rather than installing a simple in-line t-stat.
What's your reasoning behind that choice?
What's your reasoning behind that choice?
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I did not block off all of it, only 16" in the center. It comes off with two trim panel trees.
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Diff cooler works well. My winter project is going to be taking a NACA and putting it my APR diffuser with an aftermarket cooler. That whole diff project ended up costing me a fortune because I ended up building a whole diff out of new parts with a Quaife carrier.
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They really aren't very expensive. At least this brand isn't at under $54, and I suspect many CF vendors prices are similar.
Brand
erale Cooling ProductsManufacturer's Part Number:25719
Part Type:Remote Oil Thermostats
Product Line
erale Performance Fluid Control ThermostatsInlet Quantity:Two
Fitting Attachment 1:Female threads
Fitting Size 1:1/2 in. NPT
Outlet Quantity:Two
Fitting Attachment 2:Female threads
Fitting Size 2:1/2 in. NPT
Remote Oil Thermostat Material:Aluminum
Remote Oil Thermostat Finish:Polished
Quantity:Sold individually.
These Derale Cooling Products fluid control thermostats will reduce warm-up time, especially in cold weather, by allowing transmission fluid to bypass their cooler until the fluid temperature reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit.