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i know we've been through this before, but ...
i'm now actively looking to assemble a front mounted oil-cooler. what has worked for you? brand? size? thermostat? line-size? right now, the engine is a warmed up 2056. the car will definately see some track-time during '05. also, keep in mind that i still plan on putting in a /6 one of these days, either 3.2 or 3.6. so, i would like to (at least) have the lines the proper size for that already. what kind of thermostat do you guys run? what brand cooler? what size oil-lines? what route? ( i would prefer to retain heat, if possible) don't want to do the under the rocker panel thing. so i think i'm kinda stuck routing through the cabin. any objections? how about higher volume oil-pumps? pickup points? return? i have a oil-filter location sandwich adapter. good or bad? whatch'ya'all think? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) Andy |
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I can't Re Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,550 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Currently AN-12 lines thru the heater tubes; Troutman thermostat; huge MazdaComp cooler (very different animal than the RX7 junkyard thing) and custom shrouding. This setup is pretty extreme but we routinely see 100-115°F ambient temps in summer here and at the local tracks so I would rather go a bit toward overkill than fry an engine. Since installing this system I don't think I have ever seen > 200°F oil temps and I tape-off most of the intake unless it is warm outside in order to get some heat into the engine.
The cooler I've got is similar to the large Fluidyne that Brad usually recommends and I would go that route these days as pricing and availability is better. I think there are other coolers that work fine but these two seem to be the largest and best built options IMHO. I used the Mocal sandwich plate on my previous car and it worked fine. I'm assuming you are not opposed to cutting holes in the car...any serious cooling system will need significant air intake and outlet openings. |
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