Brad, what size oil cooler should I use , I plan on removing the engine oil cooler and running a cooler at the front of my car. It's a 2 liter 4 .

I cant speak for Brad, but if you get stuck in traffic, your oil temps will skyrocket.

I like this one from Fluidyne..


B

And this one...

The temps dont "skyrocket" but you do need to be sure that traffic will move within 15 minutes or so.


B

The one above this post can be drained when changing the oil.


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Brad, thanks, this is going to be a track car, who sales these coolers, also the front flooring was cut out for air so some kind of fan could be used.

Fan pushing DOWN would be a good idea. Set it up on a relay and switch or set it up on a thermostat.

I can sell it too you but the timing is not good.

The Fluidyne site has a listing of shops in your area that carry the brand name.

I feel these are currently the best on the market,


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The fluidyne coolers are the best bang for the buck, and very rugged.

I used one in my 911 project, and have one Ill put in my 914 soon

an udder

Brad, what brand or make of thermostat, should I use. Thanks

I like the MOCAL unit. The "Troutman" thermostat works well also (it uses a stock 911 Tstat in a custom cast housing).

Here is the MOCAL.


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Brad,

Did you not use Aeroquip's uber-expensive wrenches too tighten up those connections? LOL

I usually use a set of open ended wrenches and maybe even channel locks on them.

As long as they are tight... Hahaha...

Tom

I have the Troutman t-stat, giant MazdaComp/Mazdaspeed similar to the Fluidyne above (except more $$ for whatever reason), and braided AN-12 lines; they work almost "too well" as it is tough to actually get the car warmed up now, LOL. If/when I have a more radical engine installed, plus our 110+ ambient temps here in mid-summer, I'm sure I will have no regrets...

Tom..

YES. I use the good wrenches.. and I also reuse/resell the good fittings that I no longer need to customers trying to save a dime. That isnt my car..LOL Customer reads this crap.. he will love it.

Chris,

I know you have heard me say it... I think all the 9146 cars with a factory Carrera oil cooler are just fine without a front mounted cooler. It is added insurance on a race car that see's more extreme temps than a street car.

Happy to hear your bad boy is "cool"

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