Type I Oil pump for front mounted oil cooler?, Does anything else need to be done other than griding the tab? Options

[ThePaintedMan]

Hello all,
I've tried searching for this question, but haven't found anything definitive. Though its still a ways off, I am hoping to add the ol' RX-7 oil cooler up front, complete with a custom fiberglass valence on this '73 1.7. In the meantime, while I've got the motor sitting here in the driveway, I wanted to switch to the heavy-duty oil pump. I have heard this is a good idea with an oil cooler mounted a ways from the pump. I'll be using the sandwich adapter and keeping the stock cooler as well. My question is mostly pertaining to the relief valve inside the motor. Do you have to replace it if you use the type I pump? Will it dramatically increase oil pressure if you don't? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Cap'n Krusty]

I fail to see where you're getting the idea that it's gonna overheat. I think not. Back in the day, stock 914s were driven all day on long trips here on the left coast, and overheating wasn't an issue then.

The Cap'n

[ThePaintedMan]

I fail to see where you're getting the idea that it's gonna overheat. I think not. Back in the day, stock 914s were driven all day on long trips here on the left coast, and overheating wasn't an issue then.

The Cap'n

Hmmm. I do trust you guys, I promise. But tooling along the highway at 55-65 and trying to push a car hard for 14 hrs are different. I'll definitely do some more contemplating first. I just have a feeling that this might be a worthy investment before finding out the hard way. Again, all opinions welcome.