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> RX7 oil coolers, do they work?
DanT
post Jan 5 2006, 07:46 PM
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Any one used one on their car and does it work efficiently...especially for a track car? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)
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RON S.
post Jan 6 2006, 06:09 AM
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I'll give my 2cw.


I've had a Mazda unit installed in my 6'r now for a couple years.

Since I do all the work on my car myself,I took the liberty to cut the end off the cooler and make up a bolt together flange setup .I already had to cut the endcap to install -16 weld bungs,so why not make the cap removable to facilitate cleaning.
I also that inside all Mazda coolers,there are baffle strips inserted in each cooling tube to slow the oil flow thru the cooler.
I guess these are the slow the oil to allow the heat transfer.They can be removed,and it'll increase oil flow,however I didn't remove any so I have no idea what outcome would be without these restrictors.

In addition,I added a Canton oil filter on the outlet side for safety.It's rated @ 8microns I think.

Even though my car is not yet licensed for the road,ya I know,it doesn't have a load on it,here in SC,on a 100 degree July day,I'd let it idle for 45 mins. at a time.The temp never got over 210 with the colloing fans running.

I think it'll be alright,but we'll see.

Ron


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Dan (Almaden Valley)   RX7 oil coolers   Jan 5 2006, 07:46 PM
SirAndy     Jan 5 2006, 09:00 PM
Mueller     Jan 5 2006, 10:31 PM
Dead Air     Jan 5 2006, 10:36 PM
Mueller   <...   Jan 5 2006, 10:47 PM
Aaron Cox   if you have to cut and weld and ultrasonically cle...   Jan 5 2006, 10:49 PM
brant   Dan, usually the NEW mazda coolers that are used...   Jan 5 2006, 11:03 PM
Dead Air     Jan 5 2006, 11:17 PM
TeamAxisRacing   <...   Jan 5 2006, 11:51 PM
Dan (Almaden Valley)   Thanks Brant, That was the type of info I was look...   Jan 6 2006, 12:27 AM
hmeeder   Well, just to stir the mud... I do have a "used" ...   Jan 6 2006, 01:19 AM
SirAndy     Jan 6 2006, 04:27 AM
RON S.   Nudder one. R   Jan 6 2006, 06:11 AM
Randal   Dan, Check your SBC e-mail. Randal   Jan 6 2006, 02:21 PM


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