Thermostatic Oil Cooler Adapter
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Thermostatic Oil Cooler Adapter
We are now a dealer for MOCAL and we have a great little product from them in stock: an oil cooler adapter for LS-series engines with a built-in thermostat.
The great thing about these adapters is that you don't need to run an external thermostat. This means you not only save some cash and need fewer lines and fittings, but your engine will receive oil quicker during startup since the oil cooler is bypassed directly at the block. If you plan on installing an oil cooler this is the perfect solution.
For more information visit http://www.improvedracing.com/product_info...?products_id=33
The great thing about these adapters is that you don't need to run an external thermostat. This means you not only save some cash and need fewer lines and fittings, but your engine will receive oil quicker during startup since the oil cooler is bypassed directly at the block. If you plan on installing an oil cooler this is the perfect solution.
For more information visit http://www.improvedracing.com/product_info...?products_id=33
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Can I run an accumulator and that product without having to connect the accumulator to the output side of that product? Would like to still be able to prelube the engine before starting when cold. Thanks.
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You don't want to connect the accumulator to the output side of the adapter, since the oil in the accumulator wouldn't make it into the engine until the thermostat opens. Instead, plumb the accumulator separately to one of the other oil ports on the block.
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Does the oil sender tap into the angled stub on top near the Mocal stamp? How much clearance is there above this? It's hard to tell from the pics. Also, do you know which headers are in the pics?
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Yes.
There is about 3.5" between the stub and the block.
The pics are of my LS1-powered RX-7 and the headers are made by Hinson Motorsports. Probably not useful info unless you have an FD Rx-7
By the way, we accept returns within 30 days of purchase for a full refund minus shipping costs. So if it doesn't clear your headers you can always return it.
There is about 3.5" between the stub and the block.
The pics are of my LS1-powered RX-7 and the headers are made by Hinson Motorsports. Probably not useful info unless you have an FD Rx-7
By the way, we accept returns within 30 days of purchase for a full refund minus shipping costs. So if it doesn't clear your headers you can always return it.
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Pretty sure it fits fine, especially since the F-Body has a more clearance than the Rx-7. I don't have an F-Body handy for test-fitment at the moment, but when I do I'll take some photos.
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i need this, but i need to run a remote oil filter, cooler and accumulator, that would be a nest of lines if i could even fit a remote filter adapter on there.
do you think this would also fit down there see any issues running both adapters.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTR-22-593/
do you think this would also fit down there see any issues running both adapters.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTR-22-593/
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i need this, but i need to run a remote oil filter, cooler and accumulator, that would be a nest of lines if i could even fit a remote filter adapter on there.
do you think this would also fit down there see any issues running both adapters.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTR-22-593/
do you think this would also fit down there see any issues running both adapters.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTR-22-593/
If you're running a remote filter, you might as well run an adapter in the filter location and use an external, in-line thermostat. Mocal makes a nice one, PM me for pricing if you want me to order one for you.
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You could loop them. But why would you want to install it before you have a cooler to connect it to? I would recommend waiting until you have the cooler in place. There are only two bolts involved and it literally takes 5 minutes to install; very easy. No need to waste money on a line to loop the connections with.
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You could loop them or you could probably just cap them off. But why would you want to install it before you have a cooler to connect it to? I would recommend waiting until you have the cooler in place. There are only two bolts involved and it literally takes 5 minutes to install; very easy. No need to waste money on a line to loop the connections with.
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