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post Aug 31 2020, 04:32 PM
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Looking for the correct front oil cooler, preferable Setrab, to mount in front. The Patrick Motorsports one is 21.5 x 4.25, so I am guessing that is the maximum size I can go. Looking for a cheaper or direct alternative rather than spend $450 on the PMS one.
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post Aug 31 2020, 04:45 PM
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Hey - I extracted one from a Mercedes 300D in the local pick n pull. It sits vertically in the Mercedes, but fits nicely (horizontally) in the GT style front mount shroud area. The fittings are each end and metric, and you'll have to fab up your own mounts, but otherwise its a functional, high "value for money" option. Made by Behr as well, keeping that Germanic flavor to your freshly cooled oil.

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post Aug 31 2020, 04:51 PM
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post Aug 31 2020, 04:53 PM
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Mazda RX-7 Oil cooler?
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post Aug 31 2020, 05:48 PM
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Tony, what are the dimensions of this Mercedes 300D oil cooler. Any particular years.
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Youre on to something with the Behr 300D cooler. Dimensions check out and used on EBay under $100, even new aluminum version only $250. Much better. Thanks
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QUOTE(davep @ Aug 31 2020, 04:48 PM) *

Tony, what are the dimensions of this Mercedes 300D oil cooler. Any particular years.



What I found was Behr part #1261800065. 4” tall by 17.5” wide cooling area. Tanks look to be about 1.5 inch so overall width 20.5” approx.

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post Aug 31 2020, 05:58 PM
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I used the huge RSR sized cooler from CFR coolers but the Rx7 was the staple for years and years
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post Aug 31 2020, 05:59 PM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Aug 31 2020, 03:53 PM) *

Mazda RX-7 Oil cooler?

You have to cut the shroud to make the RX7 cooler work, but it is doable
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post Aug 31 2020, 06:57 PM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Aug 31 2020, 03:53 PM) *

Mazda RX-7 Oil cooler?

You have to cut the shroud to make the RX7 cooler work, but it is doable

I have this in my race car installed by the PO, it’s working very well this season. Got a hot one coming up this weekend in Fontana.
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post Aug 31 2020, 08:31 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) excellent choice ,when buying used get it cleaned ,you can soak it in a bath or get a ultrasonic clean which is best,amazing the shit that comes out after years of use.
Diesel cars coolers tend to get really dirty which reduces oil cooling,petrol cars to a much lesser extent.
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post Aug 31 2020, 09:06 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) excellent choice ,when buying used get it cleaned ,you can soak it in a bath or get a ultrasonic clean which is best,amazing the shit that comes out after years of use.
Diesel cars coolers tend to get really dirty which reduces oil cooling,petrol cars to a much lesser extent.

Used coolers cost $75-150 + ship to get it clean and you are still risking your engine if something gets loose and travels through the oil path.
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post Aug 31 2020, 10:41 PM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Aug 31 2020, 03:53 PM) *

Mazda RX-7 Oil cooler?

You have to cut the shroud to make the RX7 cooler work, but it is doable


I had one on my 6 cylinder track car. You need to do a bit of work to get the cooler to flow. Larger AN fittings, grind out a narrow inlet.
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post Sep 1 2020, 07:40 AM
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@RFoulds
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Youre on to something with the Behr 300D cooler. Dimensions check out and used on EBay under $100, even new aluminum version only $250. Much better. Thanks
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I have a couple of them with the swivel fittings.
They are a perfect fit and a quality Ferman made Behr cooler.
Bruce
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Tony, what are the dimensions of this Mercedes 300D oil cooler. Any particular years.
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There are at least three different heights used on diesel Mercedes. Ranging in height from 2.75 to 5 inches in height.
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post Sep 1 2020, 07:55 AM
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I prefer this Behr cooler (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Sep 1 2020, 08:41 AM
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I prefer this Behr cooler

me two , but have used mazda after market ones with enlarged fittings,
Erics gts use it also
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post Sep 1 2020, 08:58 AM
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I prefer this Behr cooler (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Sep 1 2020, 09:21 AM
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I got a couple of MBZ ones from Bruce Stone. I chose the smaller one (6 pass) of the two so it fits under the shelf, as you can see in the mock up below. Not sure yet if I will be using the fittings it came with, or AN that would be welded on the end tanks.

This one will be use on a 4 cylinder car.

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post Sep 1 2020, 09:50 AM
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@Montreal914 - looks like a smaller version of the one I have. Attached shot shows part number as well:

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@davep - the dimensions are (roughly) 20" wide and 4" high. It fits in nicely in a GT shroud without having to make cuts.

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