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| Cracker |
 Aug 29 2016, 04:44 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States 
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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 |
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| Cracker |
Aug 30 2016, 06:03 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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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 |
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| ChrisFoley |
Aug 30 2016, 06:28 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,923 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Cracker @ Aug 30 2016, 08:03 AM)  I don't have adequate air-flow, with the coolers mounted in the rear of the car. Moving to a front mounted cooler with exposed hard lines (recessed in the 2 channels below the tunnel) will make a dramatic difference in cooling results. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Cracker |
Aug 30 2016, 06:33 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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Chris - I already have my coolant (hard lines as well) lines running in those recesses. It certainly can be done either way but I don't want any lines in the cabin, at any point. As you know, those pesky wheel wells create a challenge. Besides, anyone can do it correctly and simply put a cooler where it is supposed to be...
Tony QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Aug 30 2016, 08:28 AM) QUOTE(Cracker @ Aug 30 2016, 08:03 AM) I don't have adequate air-flow, with the coolers mounted in the rear of the car. Moving to a front mounted cooler with exposed hard lines (recessed in the 2 channels below the tunnel) will make a dramatic difference in cooling results. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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Cracker Oil: Cooling, flow rate and whats best? No answer; just thoughts. Aug 29 2016, 04:44 PM
Chris914n6 The largest contributor to less filter flow is how... Aug 29 2016, 07:16 PM Cracker I'm specifically referring to max effort cars/... Aug 29 2016, 07:59 PM Chris914n6 So you're looking for a formula that will tell... Aug 29 2016, 09:36 PM gereed75 Sounds like you have a good handle on the issues i... Aug 30 2016, 07:02 AM
Cracker The "big boys" generally use Water to ai... Aug 30 2016, 04:46 PM Dave_Darling If you've already got water cooling, just set ... Aug 30 2016, 04:08 PM Dave_Darling There are exchangers you can get that go on the oi... Aug 30 2016, 10:11 PM Cracker Dave - I'm not quite following you...get what ... Aug 31 2016, 05:45 AM Dave_Darling I'm talking water-to-oil heat exchanger. It s... Aug 31 2016, 01:07 PM |
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