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| thomasotten |
 Dec 1 2016, 07:38 AM
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I am curious as to what kind of oil cooler setup is required or recommended
when installing a stock 74-77 2.7 911 engine. Use stock t-stat control valve, stock cooler? Any past experience would be appreciated. |
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| GeorgeRud |
Dec 1 2016, 03:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I've been running a hot-rod 2.7 in my 914-6 conversion for many years, but did originally install a front oil cooler, thermostat, and AN12 braided lines to hook everything together. Though they may live without an external cooler, I didn't want to take any chances. Since I used to do driving school/ track events, the 2.7 would get hot, even with a front cooler. However, it never got to be 'stupid hot'.
I'd vote for a front cooler to help the 2.7 stay together. The only reason that Porsche didn't put them on 2.7 when they were originally manufactured is that we had a 55 mph speed limit at the time and they thought they could get away without one ( and then save money). Lots of pulled head studs proved that it was a false economy! |
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thomasotten Six conversion w/ 2.7 engine Dec 1 2016, 07:38 AM
Steve
I am curious as to what kind of oil cooler setup ... Dec 1 2016, 09:17 AM db9146 Do a search for Mike Fitton here. I believe he ha... Dec 1 2016, 09:33 AM
Mike Fitton
Do a search for Mike Fitton here. I believe he h... Dec 1 2016, 10:24 AM mountainroads This question comes up occasionally, and I pay att... Dec 1 2016, 10:10 AM mb911 My 2.7 ran got until I put a front oil cooler in. ... Dec 1 2016, 10:16 AM wndsrfr
I am curious as to what kind of oil cooler setup ... Dec 1 2016, 12:33 PM porschetub There are other factors to consider,is the motor c... Dec 1 2016, 12:42 PM 6freak yeah its not a problem until it is ..lotta good po... Dec 1 2016, 12:57 PM Steve Depends where you live. I did not have problems o... Dec 1 2016, 02:47 PM billh1963 I have a 2.7 in a '72 914. The car is only dri... Dec 1 2016, 05:08 PM patssle I have a 3.0L and tried to get away without a 2nd ... Dec 1 2016, 06:47 PM rudedude Mine never gets over 230 in hot weather. Has a sma... Dec 1 2016, 08:17 PM 6freak
Mine never gets over 230 in hot weather. Has a sm... Dec 2 2016, 10:48 AM wndsnd My 2.7 only hit 220 a couple of times mid-summer o... Dec 2 2016, 10:56 AM Larmo63 My 2.7 build is getting a Patrick/Setrab cooler.
... Dec 2 2016, 11:05 AM CMONNETT Thomas,
You will need an additional cooler where ... Dec 2 2016, 11:11 AM porschetub Interesting reading,many without additional cooler... Dec 2 2016, 11:56 AM JmuRiz I'm going to try the setrab with dual fans und... Dec 2 2016, 12:05 PM |
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