09-15-2016, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by newpanama
One more thing I was just looking at the Fast Intentions Cooler based on your recommendation. If I get the version with the thermostatic plate I wouldn't need to make a block for winter use correct? My understanding is below a certain oil temp the thermostatic plate shunts the oil around the cooler.
Thanks again for all the help.
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The thermostatic plate doesn't block 100% of the oil flow. If it did, you'd get a slug of cold, thick oil when it opened. So you still have 10% or so flowing through it even when closed. That means you may need a block off plate if you're seeing temps <160 when you're just cruising. Too cold oil is just as bad as too hot oil.
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