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?

[Cap'n Krusty]

"A "must"? Why not plain rubber pushloc hose? Worked for racers I know for years. Less expensive, pretty much failsafe, easier to work with, and you're not paying for the bling.

The Cap'n

[Mark Henry]

"A "must"? Why not plain rubber pushloc hose? Worked for racers I know for years. Less expensive, pretty much failsafe, easier to work with, and you're not paying for the bling.

The Cap'n

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I've used Parker pushloc for 25 years and I've never had a failure.

....but I do "sort of" disagree with the "plain rubber pushloc hose" statement.
Parker pushloc is a system, you must use their barb fittings and no clamps.
I will never use the el'cheapo oil hose with the garden hose barbs and clamps.