Talking about oil coolers.....has anyone...., thoughts and ramblings |
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Talking about oil coolers.....has anyone...., thoughts and ramblings |
crash914 |
Jul 10 2003, 08:17 AM
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its a mystery to me Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 17-March 03 From: Marriottsville, MD Member No.: 434 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
All of the talking about front mounting of oil coolers has me thinking....
Has anyone removed the stock oil cooler and used the mounting holes to hold a plate with an fittings? You could then ues the stock location as a take off to 2 hoses that can be then run to the front of the car. Am I crazy???? I have a lathe and mill so fabrication is no problem....thanks, herb thinking about an-10 or an-12 for sizes..... |
JWest |
Jul 10 2003, 08:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None |
4 or 6?
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cha914 |
Jul 10 2003, 08:55 AM
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MUSR 8 - 5lug conversion done wed - drive 500miles thrus Group: Members Posts: 739 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 63 |
you mean kinda like this:
(IMG:http://www.kerryhunterenterprise.com/oil_co1.jpg) http://www.kerryhunterenterprise.com/new_page_5.htm I will probably do that next time I drop the engine...hopefully not for a while... Tony |
URY914 |
Jul 10 2003, 09:02 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,980 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Yep, I removed the stock cooler on my -4 and added the plate with the fittings. My cooler is mounted in my rear spoiler.
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mr914 |
Jul 10 2003, 09:57 AM
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914 Hillbilly Group: Members Posts: 576 Joined: 11-January 03 From: Lincoln NE Member No.: 131 Region Association: None |
I used it on my 1.8 a number of years ago. Just make sure that you also use a thermostat to help bring the oil up to temperature.
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crash914 |
Jul 10 2003, 10:31 AM
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its a mystery to me Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 17-March 03 From: Marriottsville, MD Member No.: 434 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Yea, thats the ticket...the plate adaptor like the kerry hunter....at $39.00 it would be cheaper to just buy it...this is for a -4..thanks.
If you use this adaptor//t-stat etc... how much larger is the primary oil cooler? I would expect that a fan would be a "MUST"???? thanks, herb (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
StratPlayer |
Jul 10 2003, 10:39 AM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I was wonedering about the oil cooler thermostat, is that a necessaity for a street car. Should a thermostat be used if you are running a front mounted oil cooler?
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URY914 |
Jul 10 2003, 11:34 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,980 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I don't run a t-stat in my car but I'm in Florida so the oil is pretty warm just sitting in the the garage. But if I was in a cold climate and out on the street I would install the stat. A slug of cold oil will blow out a cooler.
Paul |
Jul 10 2003, 12:32 PM
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Anyone with good experiences with this adapter? I like it, and wonder how it compares with the sandwich types. If I get some good responses soon, I will probably order it.
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StratPlayer |
Jul 10 2003, 01:07 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Ok,, if one was to get a thermostat, where would be the best place to mount it, my cooler is up front.
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Joe Bob |
Jul 10 2003, 01:10 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Thermostats are a good idea. Early morning or cold starts will send a big slug of cold oil to an aftermarket cooler and can bust a line.....the thermostat will open and thinner, warmer oil will be in the cooler.
Engines also warm up faster with a thermostat. |
URY914 |
Jul 10 2003, 01:17 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,980 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I wouldn't mount in the front- mount it in the back at the engine. That way the cold oil won't be in your line all the way to the front before it returns to the engine.
I didn't use the Kerry Hunter plate- I used the typical VW type 1 for $12.95. Paul |
Brad Roberts |
Jul 10 2003, 01:45 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I use the Kerry Hunter..until I duped it that is...
Terrence.. you end up with NO fan aided cooling. So.. you cant sit around in traffic. The last two cars I built used this.... but I should have bought the VW one that Paul is talking about.. I thought they would fit..but never tried it. The only drawback with the KH block.. the fittings are -8. Too small in my opinion (I adapt up from there to -12) It is also a very tight fit behind the fan shroud. I built 2 lines 8 inches long to "get away" from the engine..then ran -8 to -12 adapters. You also have to change out 2 of the 3 studs that hold the factory oil cooler on.. Here is a shot of how it works on the car. B |
StratPlayer |
Jul 10 2003, 01:54 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Oil Cooler thermostat asking $119, expensive little unit
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MJHanna |
Jul 10 2003, 02:34 PM
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Does this 911 make my butt look big? Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 23-January 03 From: Lowry Crossing, Texas Member No.: 185 |
I’ve been running Kerry’s unit for years. Run an Earls front cooler only, no fan, track car = no problems :mueba:But I’m bias cuz my car is the “customer car” on Kerry’s web site (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif)
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Jul 10 2003, 03:10 PM
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bah, no street driving for this car anymore. So I guess it works pretty good. I'm probably going to pick one up then.
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