Oil Cooler - Is it really necessary?

1st

It only makes sense if you added a Gen 3 Stillen intake and full Stillen exhaust with hi flo catalytic converters. If you think about it you didn't even need to get that. I'm guessing you did it because you like it. I say go for it.

Eagle

What do cold air intakes and a stillen exhaust have to do with an oil cooler?

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jchammond

When you add more power; You can generate more heat.

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Eagle

I highly doubt a CAI and exhaust would affect oil temps much. I didn't noticed a change in temps since I installed CAI, HFC's or test pipes. Just to put that into perspective, I had issues with oil temps before I even threw those mods on the car, it was stock.

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jchammond

After I added 40rwhp from exhaust,CAI & Tune (not to mention 19x10’s/12’s w/285’s & 345’s) I had a tendency to stay in the gas more....210* is a normal cruising temp for me & it escalades when I hammer on it.
I try to avoid sitting in traffic on a 95+ temp day/as this will push it up
As well.....@230’ish I’ll back out the throttle-as I have seen 240/250
In the past.
Gonna add one this spring/as some hard spirited driving will push it up rather quickly.

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Erob

So I've pretty much decided to move forward with this. Thanks to everyone that contributed. Last question.. Which one?

Z1 - 34 row with Setrab core / thermostat plate $599

Fast Intentions - same set up $618

Both the same? Either one seem to have a better reliability than the other?

One was easier to install than the other? Customer service?

Flip a coin?

Thanks

Jayhovah

I don't know how reliable the data is, but there have been some complaints recently about Z1's customer service. I have never read anything negative about FI ever.

Personally, I have bought from Z1 a bunch of times and had excellent experience. I have never dealt with FI.

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Eagle

One thing I like about the Z1 kit is that they provide an optional hose wrap that protects the steel braiding from fraying, but like everyone else said...the oil cooler cores are the same between FI and Z1...the lines and fittings are going to be the major difference. Brackets are usually from the same manufacturer as the core, I'd be surprised if FI sells their kit with a non-Setrab bracket, I know Z1's is.

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Tractionless

Been some used units in the classifieds lately. As long as the core hasn't been punctured or an engine blown its guts in it, you're good. I got a 25 row setrab w/thermostatic plate, lines etc. shipped for $300 last month.

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