Where to put an oil cooler, Thinking about installing Options

[azbill]

I would like to install an oil cooler.

I don't want it in the front because of the long run of the lines. Thought about putting it under a GT engine deck lid - not a good idea introduction of hot air to the engine.

So the question is where to put it. Need some help please all ideas are welcomed.

Thanks
Bill

[gklinger]

This is what I'm going to be doing once my engine goes back in: Demick's install I was seeing temps near 250 F last summer, so I think it's a good idea for those of us in Fort Stinkin' Desert.

[azbill]

Thanks I got some good ideas for the thread. When mounting the cooler near the axle or rear well has anyone had a problem with road debry?

[joea9146]

I have been there and done that. I mounted the cooler in the rear and it just does not get enough Air.
I also did not want to run lines to the front of the car. But as we speak I am in the process of doing that right now. I would think living in AZ u need to get as much ari as possible to the cooler. I know u do not want to mount it in the front but I tried the rear location and it is not the best. Mount it up front and be done with it.

[Brando]

here's an idea i will pursue once I have the materials...

Cut a large hole in the engine sheet metal and run ducting from the engine bay (cool air) to the oil cooler with the fan attached. This will draw cooler air from above the car through the cooler. With a high-flow fan on top of the cooler, it should also stop hot air from the ground from coming back through to the engine bay.

... or just grab a 911 thermostat for the oil lines and plumberize the car (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif)

[Aaron Cox]

thread hijack-

has anyone ever run the lines thruogh the passenger heater tube? and then out of the access panel in the passenger footwell... under the tank....and into the front trunk????

[SirAndy]

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Mar 10 2005, 12:41 PM)

has anyone ever run the lines thruogh the passenger heater tube? and then out of the access panel in the passenger footwell... under the tank....and into the front trunk????

yes, all the time.
in fact, we do that on all the cars that have front mounted coolers ...

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Andy

[J P Stein]

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Mar 10 2005, 12:41 PM)

thread hijack- has anyone ever run the lines thruogh the passenger heater tube? and then out of the access panel in the passenger footwell... under the tank....and into the front trunk????

Yes. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

[Aaron Cox]

QUOTE (J P Stein @ Mar 10 2005, 01:47 PM)

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Mar 10 2005, 12:41 PM) thread hijack- has anyone ever run the lines thruogh the passenger heater tube?  and then out of the access panel in the passenger footwell... under the tank....and into the front trunk???? Yes. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

dude....need pics, and an order of oatmeal raisin cookies too

[SirAndy]

found it!

here's a old thread with pics on how to run the lines ...

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=...=ST&f=2&t=13396

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) Andy

[TravisNeff]

Bill you available this weekend for powerwash the underside of your car?

[J P Stein]

I've done the pics before, but what the hell.....
Engine bay:

[J P Stein]

Interior:

[J P Stein]

Front trunk:

[ottox914]

J.P., could you add one more photo, of the front of your car, to see the air into the cooler? Also, do you use that set up in addition to the factory cooler or in place of the factory cooler?

thanks-

david

[Aaron Cox]

and one more.... does all taht air exit through those 3 holes?

[Randal]

JP,

Thanks for the pictures. Do you have one showing the brackets for the oil cooler up front?

Trying to make mine as clean an installation as you did.

Thanks,

Randal

[SirAndy]

alright then, let's repost that stuff here, seems like no one clicks on links anymore these days ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)

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run them from the front trunk through the little passage tunnel inside the pass. side footwell, from there, next to the pass-side long to the back, then through the firewall ...

have the lines enter the small tunnel on the front firewall, route through tunnel ...

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tunnel exits into the pass. footwell, from there run alongside the long and then through back firewall ...

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1087692164.jpg)

btw. you can run the oil lines from there straight into the long without going through the top heater outlet.
there is a access hole in the side of the long where the blue arrow is pointed, it's covered with a tar-patch. this will give you easy access to the long tunnel.

that way, you minimize the length of oil-line inside the cabin (they DO radiate heat) ...

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1087693486.jpg)


(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) Andy

[Aaron Cox]

Ahndy...... thats where i ran my fuel lines.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)
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[Type 4]

That is a long way for the oil to run before it gets to the main bearings.
If you are going to run it that far you need to take the oil from the oil cooler stand not the filter adapter.
And be using one of my 38mm oil pumps.