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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$149.50. We have them in stock and you can order on our website.
EDIT: The distributor made a mistake in pricing and the new MSRP is $174.50. We adjusted our price accordingly. Sucks, I know.
EDIT: The distributor made a mistake in pricing and the new MSRP is $174.50. We adjusted our price accordingly. Sucks, I know.
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No, our baffle doesn't work with the GTO pan. We have one for the Holden front-sump pan, which is identical externally, but different internally so the baffle doesn't bolt up. One option is to purchase a Holden pan. It will bolt right up and we offer them brand new including the trap-door baffle and pickup, gaskets, crossover tubes, etc for $299.
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The LS1 Holden pan has extremely poor baffling stock so we made these for the Australian market. The US GTO pan comes with better baffling and we haven't heard very many reports of oil starvation in those cars. If there's enough interest we'd consider making one for the GTO. The later year Holden vehicles (LS2, LS3) also use the GTO pan.
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That's odd, I would have thought the factory system would have a thermostat built in.
This adapter should bolt right up to the LS7 pan. Where is the stock oil cooler plumbed to?
This adapter should bolt right up to the LS7 pan. Where is the stock oil cooler plumbed to?
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The LS7 has the standard "cap" above the oil filter that routes oil from one port to the other. It doesn't have a cooler, and the porting for the tank is on the other side of the pan.
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I thought the Z06 had a factory oil cooler? Actually I know it does, I'm just not sure where it's plumbed to.
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Neither the C5 nor the C6 had a thermostat, so this would be a very valuable addition for those cars, especially if you drive in cold weather.
I can't believe they didn't come with a thermostat from the factory. Mocal actually developed this adapter for GM, but I guess they didn't use it because they decided to go with the air/water cooler instead.
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I sent you a message through your website today about the connection for the stock oil temp sending unit location on this part. You can answer it here if that's more convenient for you. I'm on here alot. TIA
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The sensor location is at the angled protrusion on top of the adapter, similar to the stock location. There is about 3.5" of clearance between it and the block.
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Michael,
Thanks for the quick response. I'm running a DeWitts radiator with the left side EOC and it takes way too long for my oil pressure to come up with the set-up I have now. (Lingenfelter style adapter and 10AN lines). This adapter will cure that problem I'm sure. Will order soon.
Jimbo
Thanks for the quick response. I'm running a DeWitts radiator with the left side EOC and it takes way too long for my oil pressure to come up with the set-up I have now. (Lingenfelter style adapter and 10AN lines). This adapter will cure that problem I'm sure. Will order soon.
Jimbo
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Michael,
Thanks for the quick response. I'm running a DeWitts radiator with the left side EOC and it takes way too long for my oil pressure to come up with the set-up I have now. (Lingenfelter style adapter and 10AN lines). This adapter will cure that problem I'm sure. Will order soon.
Jimbo
Thanks for the quick response. I'm running a DeWitts radiator with the left side EOC and it takes way too long for my oil pressure to come up with the set-up I have now. (Lingenfelter style adapter and 10AN lines). This adapter will cure that problem I'm sure. Will order soon.
Jimbo