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I’m looking for some ideas on adding an oil cooler to my 914-6 gt clone. The car currently has a 2.2s spec motor running without an external oil cooler. Temperature has never been an issue, but it seems like a good idea to have some extra cooling. I’m not interested in cutting up the front trunk at the moment. There doesn’t look like enough room to mount one in the front nose without doing so. What other options are available? Thanks in advance.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 14-February 13 From: Chicago Member No.: 15,528 Region Association: None ![]() |
I’ve seen a few rear cooler installations. Mostly for bigger type IV motors. I was wondering if it was worth the effort to plumb something into the fender. I understand that the location is far from ideal. It is amazing to me that everything stays relatively cool using solely the engine oil cooler. I even double checked my gauge for accuracy. I guess until I decide to open the nose up and do it correctly, the consensus is leave it alone. One less thing on the “to do” list! I appreciate everyone’s input.
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914-6 GT in waiting ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 19,325 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
I’ve seen a few rear cooler installations. Mostly for bigger type IV motors. I was wondering if it was worth the effort to plumb something into the fender. I understand that the location is far from ideal. It is amazing to me that everything stays relatively cool using solely the engine oil cooler. I even double checked my gauge for accuracy. I guess until I decide to open the nose up and do it correctly, the consensus is leave it alone. One less thing on the “to do” list! I appreciate everyone’s input. I almost bought a narrow body 3.2 (seller took a higher offer after we shook hands on the deal) that ran fine without an aux cooler. We took an hour long drive in the summer and he didn’t baby it a bit. Some engines just run cool. Nothing wrong with that. There’s always money to be spent elsewhere. |
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