Type I Oil pump for front mounted oil cooler?, Does anything else need to be done other than griding the tab? |
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Type I Oil pump for front mounted oil cooler?, Does anything else need to be done other than griding the tab? |
ThePaintedMan |
Jan 24 2012, 12:20 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
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! |
ThePaintedMan |
Jan 27 2012, 09:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
This is great stuff guys! I think this will be a valuable thread for all. Again, its interesting to see the very different viewpoints on this matter. I'm glad I asked - I've learned a lot so far. Jake, you're right for sure. I need to start with some gauges. When I had the car running, it had no oil temp or pressure gauges, but the idiot lights never turned on just running up and down the neighborhood. Its certainly on my list of things to do. I've got a taco plate on the way. Now just waiting to find a deal on an oil temp and pressure combo to start. The cylinder temp gauge will follow. For the oil pressure gauge, do you all recommend the 80 psi or 150 psi version? The 150 is a bit cheaper on PP.
Joe, thanks for the info about Le Mons. I was sure that running one of these that hard would require a cooler. Interesting that you don't really see a difference. I'll add that to my considerations. Thanks again everyone! |
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