Recommendation for Type/Mfg External Oil Cooler?
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Recommendation for Type/Mfg External Oil Cooler?
For those of you running an external oil cooler (not incorporated into the rad) what type are you using?
I want to run a set-up similar to the one used by several guys here that have the LG Motorsports rad with the integral cooler - but I'm not gonna spend $800-1000 on that particular radiator when I can pick up a BeCool that is just as good at half the cost (but without the oil cooler)
Plan is to use the adapter and the fittings (#10 size line as in the write-up) with a cooler mounted behind the opening in front fascia similar to the way I hooked up my tranny cooler on the other side.
Problem is I don't think a tranny cooler will serve adequately as an oil cooler due to flow reasons and I havent found one that would accept the size fittings needed. So I guess I'm probably looking to get a headered type cooler with large diameter tubing.
Any suggestions?
TIA,
-Jay-
I want to run a set-up similar to the one used by several guys here that have the LG Motorsports rad with the integral cooler - but I'm not gonna spend $800-1000 on that particular radiator when I can pick up a BeCool that is just as good at half the cost (but without the oil cooler)
Plan is to use the adapter and the fittings (#10 size line as in the write-up) with a cooler mounted behind the opening in front fascia similar to the way I hooked up my tranny cooler on the other side.
Problem is I don't think a tranny cooler will serve adequately as an oil cooler due to flow reasons and I havent found one that would accept the size fittings needed. So I guess I'm probably looking to get a headered type cooler with large diameter tubing.
Any suggestions?
TIA,
-Jay-
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Factory OEM coolers are inadequate for anything but daily commuting. Here are a couple of places that definitely have the hardware you are looking for:
www.hoerr-racing.com
www.bakerprecsion.com
www.racerpartswholesale.com
For hoses go here:
www.anplumbing.com
www.xrp.com
www.goodridge.net
You need to pay close attention to how much cooling you want (temp drop). The proper oil temperature is very critical. These will work, there are a lot of things to consider. Pay close attention to the amount of fins per inch and how much area the unit has; it's thickness and such. You can call these places and they will be glad to assist you.
www.hoerr-racing.com
www.bakerprecsion.com
www.racerpartswholesale.com
For hoses go here:
www.anplumbing.com
www.xrp.com
www.goodridge.net
You need to pay close attention to how much cooling you want (temp drop). The proper oil temperature is very critical. These will work, there are a lot of things to consider. Pay close attention to the amount of fins per inch and how much area the unit has; it's thickness and such. You can call these places and they will be glad to assist you.
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Originally Posted by sawedoff
Factory OEM coolers are inadequate for anything but daily commuting. Here are a couple of places that definitely have the hardware you are looking for:
www.hoerr-racing.com
www.bakerprecsion.com
www.racerpartswholesale.com
For hoses go here:
www.anplumbing.com
www.xrp.com
www.goodridge.net
You need to pay close attention to how much cooling you want (temp drop). The proper oil temperature is very critical. These will work, there are a lot of things to consider. Pay close attention to the amount of fins per inch and how much area the unit has; it's thickness and such. You can call these places and they will be glad to assist you.
www.hoerr-racing.com
www.bakerprecsion.com
www.racerpartswholesale.com
For hoses go here:
www.anplumbing.com
www.xrp.com
www.goodridge.net
You need to pay close attention to how much cooling you want (temp drop). The proper oil temperature is very critical. These will work, there are a lot of things to consider. Pay close attention to the amount of fins per inch and how much area the unit has; it's thickness and such. You can call these places and they will be glad to assist you.
so what is the proper oil temp on an ls1???
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Originally Posted by soundengineer
so what is the proper oil temp on an ls1???