oil cooler - whare is best to put it, and size ?

[FRpilot]

probably should wait a while. the cs kit says its coming soon, so its probably still in development and they are working out the kinks and bugs into designing a completely bolt on setup. it's probably just a generic picture for now to draw interest.

[KiDyNomiTe]

Dont buy a kit, too much wasted space, or too limited setup. I originally bought a used kit, and didnt like it much, replaced pretty much everything and I am much happier now!

[ziptiedae86]

I recently bought parts for my own custom kit from RacerPartsWholesale.com and will put it together this summer (this is for my Corolla btw):

Item Qty Qty Qty
Number Description Ord. Shp. Bck.
---------- ------------------------------ -------- -------- --------
AER-FBA080 -8 Aeroquip Stainless Steel Braided Hose 6.00 6.00 0.00
AER-FCM101 -08 Aeroquip Straight Reusable Swivel Fitting 2.00 2.00 0.00
AER-FCM200 Aeroquip Straight Male Connector, Alum. -08 to 1/2" 1.00 1.00 0.00
AER-FCM203 Aeroquip 90 Degree Male Elbow, Alum. -08 to 1/2" Adapter 1.00 1.00 0.00
AER-FCM403 -08 Aeroquip 90 Degree Reusable Elbow Fitting 2.00 2.00 0.00
SET-A13F22 Setrab 13 row oil cooler with -8 fittings 1.00 1.00 0.00
MOC-SP1T 3/4 THERMO PLATE 1.00 1.00 0.00

The total for your order is $338.45.

[WilloW]

Originally Posted by FRpilot

why aren't you happy with your setup?

1. It doesn't have an oil thermostat.
2. It has a screw-on block adapter, and to me that another source for a potential oil leak. I know that the screw on design has worked for some of you, but I'm just anal.

3. The braided hoses are nice, but I would rather make my own measurements and have the whole assembly tailor to my need by me.

Whenever I do my oil cooler/relocation kit
1. Tomei block adapter, or mod the OEM oil filter mounting block. Or better yet, tap the block for the fittings while its at the machine shop for the honing.
2. GREX thermostatic oil filter block.
3. Of course the braided hoses to the correct length.
4. Setrab oil cooler.

[sac]

^^ Tomei block adaptor is way to go. Then custom from there..
So much more reliability in the bolt on filter relocation. Tapping the block fittings is a way good idea too, But i just dont like that idea for my use.

If your looking for a good oil cooler, I am going to be selling a B&M 70297 on here. Probably going up tomorrow.

[Master Chief]

What would be a good size oild cooler, for an engine pushing about 500hp ?

Size as in number of rows/tubes and lenght.

[TriniGT]

Any ill effects mounting an oil cooler upside down? I am thinking it would help when changing oil as well, to remove all that old oil rather than it collecting in the cooler. What do you'll recommend?