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) |
Brad Roberts |
Mar 21 2003, 10:07 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Mark,
I think the next cleanest way to do a front mounted oil cooler is to utilize a GT shroud. Not all of my guys like the 75-76 FG bumper. So.. we use a GT valance and GT shroud. This exits the air under the car via cutting "slits" in the front trunk floorboard. I like exiting the air out the fenderwells, but forget about ever putting anything in the left over trunk area. First rain drive and everything will be hosed. Another method I have used: put the oil cooler in the GT location and drill 3 2 inch holes in the flat panel at the base of the bulkhead. This exits the air into the steering rack area (its proctected by the splash shield) this keep crap out of the trunk. Lines: Run them wherever you want. I run them through the heater ducts on the race cars and cut the holes that lead into the front trunk area. I havent tried hard lines, but Porsche used them for 30 some odd years on 911's. The problem is: running them in the rockers panels makes them exit into the front fenderwells (like the 911's) then you have to cut holes into the inner fenderwells to get them inside the tub for the front trunk. I use the sandwhich adapter from MOCAL (sometimes) and I use a billet plate that replaces the cooler completely. Oh.. lines. I always run -12. This allows me to convert the car to a 6cyl at a later date if the owner so chooses. This allows for a little more oil. B |
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