DIY: Oil Cooler (scratch built install, lottsa pics).....>.

Modshack · 07-25-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

Hey Modshack,

does having a cooler change the oil change procedure in any way? I'm thinking the oil stuck in the cooler/hose won't be drained out during an oil change. Can you explain the concept of this? Thanks.

Not a problem and very easy. Just undo one or both of the AN fittings at the adapter plate and drain the cooler. Since the tru-cool mounts with the ports down it is easy to drain it. A port up design would result in a cooler full of old oil remaining in the system..

tbonesteak · 07-25-2009, 10:38 AM

ah gotcha thanks.

LiquidZ · 07-25-2009, 10:45 AM

I apologize if this has been addressed, but is there any clearance issues between the elbows at the oil filter and the panel that covers the oil pan on the underside of the car?

wstar · 07-25-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

I apologize if this has been addressed, but is there any clearance issues between the elbows at the oil filter and the panel that covers the oil pan on the underside of the car?

On mine (the Stillen kit, but same basic issues at the sandwich plate) I simply rotated the sandwich plate a little so that the connections are on the front side rather than the bottom (not completely 90 degrees from the picture, but damn near it). I did that more for easy oil filter removal than for ground clearance, I don't think it's an issue regardless of direction.

LiquidZ · 07-25-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

On mine (the Stillen kit, but same basic issues at the sandwich plate) I simply rotated the sandwich plate a little so that the connections are on the front side rather than the bottom (not completely 90 degrees from the picture, but damn near it). I did that more for easy oil filter removal than for ground clearance, I don't think it's an issue regardless of direction.

Good to hear

vehl · 07-27-2009, 01:32 AM

hey Modshack, any increase in water temperature now that there's an obstruction to the radiator? and does that mean when u change your oil, u put in more than the standard 5 litres?

im interested in getting an oil cooler done as well but am looking at possible downsides to it..

Modshack · 07-27-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by vehl

hey Modshack, any increase in water temperature now that there's an obstruction to the radiator? and does that mean when u change your oil, u put in more than the standard 5 litres?

im interested in getting an oil cooler done as well but am looking at possible downsides to it..

Water temps do not seem to be an issue at all...This car runs very cool in the 182-190F range. Car now takes +1 Qt of oil.

ZForce · 08-19-2009, 09:29 PM

Great thread, thanks Modshack!

iceman21_23 · 09-09-2009, 03:56 PM

i have a question modshack would a 36 row or 48 row cooler be any different with any of the other fittings?

Modshack · 09-10-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by iceman21_23

i have a question modshack would a 36 row or 48 row cooler be any different with any of the other fittings?

All the fittings would be the same. A cooler that big might be overkill for the street though based on the temps I'm seeing. (OK for track though)

iceman21_23 · 09-11-2009, 08:09 AM

i plan on taking my car to the track as often as i can afford lol so i may get the 36 row just incase thanks modshack rep+1

Mike · 09-11-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by iceman21_23

i plan on taking my car to the track as often as i can afford lol so i may get the 36 row just incase thanks modshack rep+1

when do you plan on your first track event?

I just completed Modshack's cooler install yesterday with the same cooler as he used, and have track events on the 25th and 30th. I should be able to report back on the effectiveness soon if you can wait.

iceman21_23 · 09-11-2009, 10:56 AM

i have my first track day at MSR on oct. 30th my buddy is friends with the people that run it and we have a 4 hour session there.

also modshack what exactly did you use for the bracket?

Mike · 09-11-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by iceman21_23

i have my first track day at MSR on oct. 30th my buddy is friends with the people that run it and we have a 4 hour session there.

also modshack what exactly did you use for the bracket?

4 hour endurance????

Anyway, should have feedback for you by Oct 1st. Car is all ready for the track now.

For my bracket, I got a piece of flat metal stock from Lowes and cut it to size.

Modshack · 09-11-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by iceman21_23

also modshack what exactly did you use for the bracket?

Just a simple 1/8" thick rectangle of aluminum, drilled to match the cooler on one side and the existing cross-brace holes on the other. More pics:
Oil Cooler fabrication and install album | Ttschwing | Fotki.com

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vehl Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: asia Posts: 140 Drives: 370z PW/ GTI Rep Power: 18	hey Modshack, any increase in water temperature now that there's an obstruction to the radiator? and does that mean when u change your oil, u put in more than the standard 5 litres? im interested in getting an oil cooler done as well but am looking at possible downsides to it.. Last edited by vehl; 07-27-2009 at 01:44 AM.

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tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 377	ah gotcha thanks.

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iceman21_23 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 757 Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z Rep Power: 19	i have a question modshack would a 36 row or 48 row cooler be any different with any of the other fittings?

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iceman21_23 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 757 Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z Rep Power: 19	i plan on taking my car to the track as often as i can afford lol so i may get the 36 row just incase thanks modshack rep+1

09-11-2009, 10:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
iceman21_23 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 757 Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z Rep Power: 19	i have my first track day at MSR on oct. 30th my buddy is friends with the people that run it and we have a 4 hour session there. also modshack what exactly did you use for the bracket?