Oil Cooler, lines, mods, etc. for a '74 |
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Oil Cooler, lines, mods, etc. for a '74 |
Mark Henry |
Mar 19 2003, 03:41 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I will soon be strolling down the ol' HP path, so an oil cooler will be in order. I've done some searching, I know that Brad likes the '75-76 bumper trick but I hate the looks (no flames please) of them. Plus I want to keep my '74 looking as stock (sleeper) as possible. Sorry, I know it's a lot of questions.
Why does every one use hose, why not rigid lines at least for part of the system? (I know you have to connect the engine with hose.) Do most guys run the lines up to the top near the gas tank filler so that the cooler will not drain back? I hate to cut up my nice trunk (Oh well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) ) but what is the best enter/exit for the airflow? One of those CB oil thermostats's or is there a better one? I am keeping the stock cooler as well, what is the best route to take off of the engine? Remove the stock filter mount with an adaptor, to a remote filter, to thermostat, etc.? I have a nice aluminum cooler, I think it is off of some kind of farm equipment, 24" X 5" X 2", it looks like a auto water rad, but it is a oil cooler for sure. What do you guys think? It fits good, it's clean, heavy duty, good flow, etc. I have a 125/15 temporary spare that I think I'll mount on a 4.5" beetle rim and mount it standing up, sound good? I know, I know, f-ing newbie, how many times do we have to cover this? Thanks Mark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
cha914 |
Mar 20 2003, 10:55 PM
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MUSR 8 - 5lug conversion done wed - drive 500miles thrus Group: Members Posts: 739 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 63 |
Mark,
I can tell you what I am going to do... I am running a mocal sandwich adapter that has a built in thermostat (bolts on and you keep the stock cooler also)...and I am running -10 areoquip blue hose which is a rubber flex hose that uses push on barbed fittings, so no messing with braded line and its alot cheaper. I think my total setup was about 400 dollars including all the fittings and cooler. Also, I am planning on running the vent air out into the wheel wells cause I don't like the idea of having air going under the car...and I will be running a second oil filter in the front trunk... I have mocked almost everything up but I keep having other things get in the way of my finishing...so pics will come eventually...and lastly I think I purchased everything from racerpartswholesale...but I might have gotten an item or two from jegs also... I hope that helps some, if you need more info just ask... Tony |
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