Oil cooler in engine compartment, Anyone used a Mesa Plate cooler |
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Oil cooler in engine compartment, Anyone used a Mesa Plate cooler |
DNHunt |
Jul 23 2003, 08:53 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Just something I'm pondering. Probably won't work but thinkin about doesn't cost anything.
I'm considering an oil cooler for a new larger type IV (2270). I need to do rust repair in the hell hole this winter and I'm cosidering lowering the battery shelf and moving it toward the firewall. This could give me enough room to mount a cooler with a fan above the battery. The positives 1)near cool air, 2)easy to plumb, 3)relatively inexpensive The negatives 1)don't know if it will work 2)probably have to remove it to get to the battery PITA, 3)it will dump warm air on the battery. Let me know what you think Dave |
efrenv |
Jul 24 2003, 09:21 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 11-February 03 From: Claremont, California Member No.: 297 |
I did install a Setrab Oil Cooler in the location where the A/C compressor used to be, beside the battery tray. The Oil Cooler was fitted with a SPAL cooling fan (pull configuration) discharging downwards. Also installed a thermostat on the oil line before the Oil Cooler and oil adapter sandwich plate.
The Oil Cooler helps when the car is at a standstill or idling. Does not help much when the car is racing fast at the freeway |
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