Dual Oil Cooler

[cmtapanes]

I just got a dual oil cooler from Summit Racing. It cools the engine oil and the transmission oil.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2203000-2203999/2203281_34_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2203000-2203999/2203281_35_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2203000-2203999/2203281_36_full.jpg

[bonecrrusher]

Keep an eye on those hoses, make sure they dont leak or get hit with anything.

Ive seen a real expensive W41 quad 4 get owned because road debris cut one of those hoses.....

Im going with all stainless braided hoses myself.

[cmtapanes]

I'll keep an eye for leaks, I may change the lines to stainless. Thanks for the advice.

[LoboMan7409]

how much was that, could you post a link?

[timberwoof]

That's pretty handy. I agree about the stainless hoses. That goes with brakelines as well, but that's your personal choice.

[cmtapanes]

It was around $110 in total. The part number is on myCarDomain (http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2203281/) page under COOLING modifications.

how much was that, could you post a link?

[Mike Jung]

For others to note that live in the colder regions:
Make sure that this system has a thermostat.

You don't want to be driving in the winter & "over-cooling" your oil & ATF.
Thick oil in the winter time is not good (because it has not warmed-up to normal operationing temperatures) :doh:


PS: Using a real PAO, EOP, or Ester based synthetic motor oil will also help keep the oil temps down alittle bit.

[pyro]

nice...all you need now is a turbo/heads/cam/manifolds and you're golden. :) lol

[Ajaxus]

what did the install time run you?

[cmtapanes]

Working on it Pyro.. I just haven't seen a turbo kit that I like. The heads/cam/manifold should be comming up; it's going to take me a while now that I have a brand new 30 year mortgage :( ; I don't know what stage should I get for the heads and cam.


nice...all you need now is a turbo/heads/cam/manifolds and you're golden. :) lol

Ajaxus: It was about 1.5 hrs. I did have to get two couplings at the hardware store. Because the one that comes with the kit it's a two piece coupling and may lik, so I went to the hardware store and got two couplings (one piece).

[lastyear4gt]

Thats a good mod, saves on the added weight of two cooler systems!

[Ajaxus]

very nice, low price and low install time.

[PsychoTeddy]

What advantage does a oil cooler have? It doesn't make sense to the poor noobie...

[pyro]

What advantage does a oil cooler have? It doesn't make sense to the poor noobie...
cools the engine oil...

[lastyear4gt]

cools the engine oil...

:applause: :applause: :asshat

[cmtapanes]

Everything that helps your engine run cooler is good for performance. If you are running on a hot summer day what you rather drink, cool or hot water? What you rather have on summer night, an a/c or a fan?

Remember that oil is what determines the live of your engine and trany

I hope my explanations works for you.

[LoboMan7409]

so update, have you noticed your engine running cooler, better what?

[Malaclypse]

You won't notice any change in engine temperature on the coolant gauge because the coolant temp is regulated by the thermostat and the cooling fans.

That dual circuit cooler will extend the life of the oil and trans fluid though.

[LoboMan7409]

oh that is right I knew about the temp gauge but I was wondering if he noticed a difference. But thanks I didnt know that

[AaronGTR]

He'd have to have an oil temp gauge. Just remember you can over-cool an engine too. If you aren't heavily modded you might not be making enough extra heat to need an oil cooler. Or if you drive in cold climates it might be a bad idea. These engines are designed to run in the 210 degree range, and oil has optimum viscousity range usually of 180-200. Colder than that it gets thicker and doesn't protect as well. You should know your average temps before you install a cooler.

[coupe]

^^What Aaron said.
You can cool to much, its just as bad as being to hot.