Oil Cooler Experiences

Chris@FsP

We just installed the GTM Competition oil cooler, and it does an excellent job at keeping engine oil temps in check. We made our own lines, only because GTM didn't have them in stock at the time and we needed the kit asap. If you don't see the road course too often, you could go with the standard oil cooler kit, which uses a smaller core.

Here's a pic of the Competition kit.

abakja1

With all the hoses blowing off socketless AN ends, looking at the picture is a no-no isnt it...They say not to use clamps on the ends..
It makes sense to me to ensure them not coming off as I was going to do the same thing, but all the threads say not to do it on those that had them come loose.

Since then I had fitted ends put on hoses, but as of yet not installed it until more positive reviews come out of it...I just did my first oil change ast 1500 miles (1800 now) and still pending...no rush for me if it'l be compared to a busted engine..

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Modshack

They do...From what I've read, the socketless hose is actually designed to increase grip as pressure is applied (like a chinese finger handcuff). If a hose clamp cuts the inner liner by tightening it against a barb, this particular design is rendered ineffective, hence the caution on this. On my original hose set-up I just snugged up ties in the valleys between the barbs to prevent any possible hose expansion. 4000 trouble free miles like that. If you have real concerns, have the hoses professionally crimped or build your own with stainless line and socket type fittings. Those are bulletproof when assembled correctly.

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ResIpsa

I have the Stillen Race Cooler with a 140 degree Mocal thermostatic sandwich plate. On the track, temps never get above 220 degrees.

However, even with the Mocal thermostatic sandwich plate it is a pain to get temps above 160 when it gets cold outside. I had to make a custom piece that blocks the area in front of the oil cooler for autumn and winter driving. With it installed, oil temps stay firmly around 210 degrees and never higher than 220.

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Modshack

Even with the regular cooler size you'll need to do this. I turn my 24 row into a 14 row for the winter and temps run 180+ in most all winter conditions..


Just a simple cap to block off some of it..Bend it up:



Paint it black, and just slip into place when the temps start to drop:

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