Going to ad a front oil cooler- need help Options

[tornik550]

I am finally going to bite the bullet and install a front oil cooler. I have searched and searched and on this topic there is a bit too much info and hard to sort through all the posts. I have a few basic questions and I was hoping that someone could help or point me in the direction. All the rest seemed pretty straight forward.

I plan on using a sandwich plate (with plugged intermediate plate). I have a 4 cyl 2258. For the most part, the car is used for driving around and rare auto x. I have a schadek 26mm pump however I also have a 30mm that isnt installed yet- I plan on installing the schadek 30mm pump when I install the new cooler.

Questions-
1. Is it ok to use a sandwich plate for a front oil cooler? If ok- can someone point me in the direction of which one to buy?

2. Is it ok to use -8AN lines (steel braided)?

3. What is the general consensus on the most cost effective cooler for up front?

[brant]

an10 minimum
an12 recommended.

what size are the lines to your rear cooler?
wonder if that is part of your cooling problem


the RX7 cooler has some issues
used coolers are not worth the risk in general

[tornik550]

an10 minimum
an12 recommended.

what size are the lines to your rear cooler?
wonder if that is part of your cooling problem


the RX7 cooler has some issues
used coolers are not worth the risk in general

On my rear cooler- I have an8 lines. My engine stays pretty cool for the most part however there are certain situations that can cause the temp to go a bit higher than I would like. I was planning on installing a front cooler this winter however I think I should just do it now.

I should have noted that I really do not want to mess with a used cooler. I have had bad experiences int eh past with used cooler.

What brand and model of cooler should I look at?