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Posted by: tyfighter123 Mar 15 2021, 05:47 PM

Hey Guys I just purchased a real six and I am rebuilding the engine. I am wondering what oil cooler to use? I only see repros available, I do have the original one but don't want to reuse it. Any advise?

Thanks
Tyler

Posted by: mepstein Mar 15 2021, 05:53 PM

Why don’t you want to reuse the original.

Posted by: Luke M Mar 15 2021, 05:55 PM

Why don't you want to reuse the cooler? The problem is it needs to take that 90 degree bend forward to clear the control arm. Otherwise you are left with a modified version using a 911 cooler. Have it sent out for cleaning and testing. Reinstall it and go.

Posted by: IronHillRestorations Mar 15 2021, 05:58 PM

I'd send it out for cleaning and testing. I haven't used them, but a quick search found https://www.oilcoolers.com/ $175 with a two week turn around

Posted by: tyfighter123 Mar 15 2021, 06:10 PM

The engine was in pretty rough shape, it had been sitting with water in it for awhile, not sure I want to risk a new engine with an old cooler. Does it hurt the value to not use the original? What are your thoughts?

Posted by: mepstein Mar 15 2021, 06:18 PM

It’s just a replaceable part. If you don’t want to use the original, you could buy a new six cooler or convert a 911 cooler and if you ever sell the engine, include the old cooler with the sale.

Lots of the original parts are replaced when you rebuild an engine.

Posted by: Luke M Mar 15 2021, 06:19 PM

Find a good replacement 914-6 cooler. I thought someone was making a new copy of the org cooler? Worth a look.

Posted by: tyfighter123 Mar 15 2021, 06:20 PM

Ok thanks for the response. Next question is who makes a good one? I see them at sierra madre, Patrick motorsports, etc. Are they all the same or are there better ones?

Posted by: Luke M Mar 15 2021, 06:25 PM

Think the one PMS sells is Porsche unit. Well made by Behr for Porsche.

Posted by: mepstein Mar 15 2021, 06:27 PM

As far as I know, they are all just selling the Behr. That’s the only brand I would purchase.

Posted by: tyfighter123 Mar 15 2021, 06:32 PM

Ok thanks guys.

Posted by: gms Mar 16 2021, 07:58 PM

or try this
https://www.stoddard.com/sic10705901-90110705901-sic.html

Posted by: raynekat Mar 16 2021, 08:51 PM

That's the one I got for my 914-6 conversion.
I've got a 2.7MFI engine in mine and so far have only needed this onboard engine cooler. No need for a front cooler, so it works very well.
My temps have been very good.

It's from Stoddard.

Posted by: gereed75 Mar 16 2021, 09:31 PM

Is this the same as the stock cooler or Does this cooler provide increased cooling capacity??

Posted by: Krieger Mar 16 2021, 10:45 PM

I'd check with the dealer. About 5 years ago I bought a brand new one online from Sonnen Motors in Marin. I think it was $925. Surprised the heck out of me.

Posted by: raynekat Mar 16 2021, 11:51 PM

The Stoddard cooler has a "high efficiency core"....whatever that means.
Might be worth calling them directly to get the straight poop on whether or not it provides increased cooling.
I assumed it did or would be at least equivalent to a factory unit.

Posted by: larryM Mar 19 2021, 02:41 PM

fwiw i sold my spare tested real-6 cooler for $1000 3 yrs ago;

i used a Ollie's mod'd 911 cooler on my 3.2 upgrade which cost 'way under 1/3 the -6 price; iirc the 911 cooler had a slightly larger inlet pipe

Posted by: brant Mar 19 2021, 02:55 PM

congrats Tyler !!!

very cool...
your going to need a bigger garage soon

brant