Oil: Cooling, flow rate and whats best? No answer; just thoughts. Options

[Cracker]

I've been thinking of this lately...

So when selecting an oil filter, there are variables such as flow rate, surface area of the filter itself and line size restrictions. So when using an external oil cooler, which in theory, would work most efficiently "holding" the oil for longer, extracting more energy in its exchange - does it make sense to use the "lowest" flow rated filter that conversely meets the maximum demand of the engine?

This is relative with any engine that uses oil; and that oil gets hot - not an oil cooled/water cooled issue - neither are immune and both could benefit from the most efficient set up.

Many "oil filters" claim hi-volume flow rate (28 gallons per minute!) - whats that good for if my max engine oil flow rate at WOT/Max temp is 6 GPM? The obvious opposing theory is that the longer oil is contained in an engine - the hotter it gets.

So what would be the perfect formula for engine temp and oil quench? What say you?

Tony

[Cracker]

Chris - My specific situation has proven to be difficult - a tough nut to crack. Thus the reason I've been thinking allot of the subject over the last six-mounts. Mid-engine cars that don't have crazy scoops and such are at a disadvantage when it comes to controlling all things heat. Mine is no exception. Maybe I'll do something "crazy" and my oil temp issue will be bye, bye. Thanks.

BTW: I'm currently running a combined 76 rows of oil cooler on a 11" core - that's a ton of cooler for any car. In my case, I don't have adequate air-flow, with the coolers mounted in the rear of the car.

Tony