Can someone teach me about oil coolers for my car

STEALTH-WRX · 12-06-2003, 01:17 AM

I have always wondered about an oil cooler for my car. Should I get one. What are the rules on how large to go. Is bigger the better. What size feed and return lines should I use. What would be the best way to get the oil; with an adapter on the oil filter or from a separate place on the engine. Can I uses a very small radiator core and weld endtanks and adapter fittings? Someone please enlighten me on the subject.

Thanks

Nick

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LargeOrangeFont · 12-06-2003, 01:41 AM

from my experience... .. or cooler is not necessarily better. The oil does need to be up to temp to work correctly. In your application I would definately consider a oil cooler. I dont know if there are any guidelines for size in a turbo application..

Yes you could use a small radiator or heater core, I dont see any disadvantages from adding one.

STEALTH-WRX · 12-06-2003, 01:44 AM

I have plenty of room so that is not a problem.

LargeOrangeFont · 12-06-2003, 01:46 AM

I know this. You should do it

STEALTH-WRX · 12-06-2003, 01:49 AM

sweet. i cant wait. i have decided to focus more on road racing instead of drag. I want to hook turns.

LargeOrangeFont · 12-06-2003, 01:52 AM

then you better buy that JDM power steering cooler East Coast Scooby has for sale

[MRT.SUX] · 12-06-2003, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LargeOrangeFont
The oil does need to be up to temp to work correctly

Hi guys, I've got a greddy oil cooler kit the thermostat wont open until it hits a certain temperature so it will be no cooler than it should be

STEALTH-WRX · 12-06-2003, 02:04 AM

what is it open at? i never thought of that

[MRT.SUX] · 12-06-2003, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by STEALTH-WRX
what is it open at? i never thought of that

i'm sorry brother i cant remember the exact number, but it definitely stays closed at normal operating temperatures. I dont know if all kits comes with thermostats but if you do get one, in that case the bigger the better, quicker cooling

STEALTH-WRX · 12-06-2003, 02:13 AM

where did you get the kit, is there any sites you can show me?

[MRT.SUX] · 12-06-2003, 02:34 AM

sure

this is what i have
http://www.trust-power.com/03grex/oi...mov_hanyo.html

i bought it from australia (over $1000 US dollars) but i'm sure its alot cheaper in the US. If thats too much, I'm sure you can get locally made kits for a third of the price

greddy have specific kits for the wrx or you can pick out different parts (different core size, oil filter re-location adaptor, etc) and put it together.

nhluhr · 12-06-2003, 02:48 AM

also, www.subydude.com sells a nice oil cooler kit - nice and complete, although you may have to adapt it a tiny bit to your monster.

Kwyjibo · 12-06-2003, 03:08 AM

of you could get the JDM oil cooler...East Coast Scooby sold one a a few months ago....

basically just goes on above the oil filter...

search the private classifides, you may find a pic.

12-06-2003, 01:17 AM	#1
STEALTH-WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 7822 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Huntington Beach, California Vehicle: 2002 WRX Multi layer snot green	Can someone teach me about oil coolers for my car I have always wondered about an oil cooler for my car. Should I get one. What are the rules on how large to go. Is bigger the better. What size feed and return lines should I use. What would be the best way to get the oil; with an adapter on the oil filter or from a separate place on the engine. Can I uses a very small radiator core and weld endtanks and adapter fittings? Someone please enlighten me on the subject. Thanks Nick * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-06-2003, 01:41 AM	#2
LargeOrangeFont Scooby Specialist Member#: 28475 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: So Cal Vehicle: 86 RX-7, 07 Yaris, 04 Cobra	from my experience... .. or cooler is not necessarily better. The oil does need to be up to temp to work correctly. In your application I would definately consider a oil cooler. I dont know if there are any guidelines for size in a turbo application.. Yes you could use a small radiator or heater core, I dont see any disadvantages from adding one.

12-06-2003, 01:44 AM	#3
STEALTH-WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 7822 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Huntington Beach, California Vehicle: 2002 WRX Multi layer snot green	I have plenty of room so that is not a problem.

12-06-2003, 01:46 AM	#4
LargeOrangeFont Scooby Specialist Member#: 28475 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: So Cal Vehicle: 86 RX-7, 07 Yaris, 04 Cobra	I know this. You should do it

12-06-2003, 01:49 AM	#5
STEALTH-WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 7822 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Huntington Beach, California Vehicle: 2002 WRX Multi layer snot green	sweet. i cant wait. i have decided to focus more on road racing instead of drag. I want to hook turns.

12-06-2003, 01:52 AM	#6
LargeOrangeFont Scooby Specialist Member#: 28475 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: So Cal Vehicle: 86 RX-7, 07 Yaris, 04 Cobra	then you better buy that JDM power steering cooler East Coast Scooby has for sale

12-06-2003, 02:04 AM	#8
STEALTH-WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 7822 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Huntington Beach, California Vehicle: 2002 WRX Multi layer snot green	what is it open at? i never thought of that

12-06-2003, 02:13 AM	#10
STEALTH-WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 7822 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Huntington Beach, California Vehicle: 2002 WRX Multi layer snot green	where did you get the kit, is there any sites you can show me?

12-06-2003, 02:34 AM	#11
[MRT.SUX] Scooby Newbie Member#: 49574 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: [MRT.SUX]	sure this is what i have http://www.trust-power.com/03grex/oi...mov_hanyo.html i bought it from australia (over $1000 US dollars) but i'm sure its alot cheaper in the US. If thats too much, I'm sure you can get locally made kits for a third of the price greddy have specific kits for the wrx or you can pick out different parts (different core size, oil filter re-location adaptor, etc) and put it together.

12-06-2003, 02:48 AM	#12
nhluhr John Wayne Toilet Paper Moderator Member#: 7327 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: 2008 Mazdaspeed3 2006 Wrangler Sport	also, www.subydude.com sells a nice oil cooler kit - nice and complete, although you may have to adapt it a tiny bit to your monster.

12-06-2003, 03:08 AM	#13
Kwyjibo Scooby Specialist Member#: 17851 Join Date: Apr 2002 Vehicle: 2003 WRX R.I.P. 7.27.2005	of you could get the JDM oil cooler...East Coast Scooby sold one a a few months ago.... basically just goes on above the oil filter... search the private classifides, you may find a pic.