what do u think about this oil cooler
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what do u think about this oil cooler
starting to look for a cooler and came across this one what do you think.
good price too.
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/index...ROD&ProdID=275
good price too.
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/index...ROD&ProdID=275
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I am the firm belief in the less fittings you have the less problems you will have with plubing. This unit has numerous fittings to get the job done. Also, it says that they use a 7/8" diameter hose, let see you fit those hoses on the Z (Those are AN14 size hoses!).
If you want a quality job, make your own with race proven quality (Setrab is a great one, and there are others). Also on plumbing - stick with Aeroquip or Earl's, if you don't want to spend the money than you shouldn't put an oil cooler on the car. And Stillen's kit does use minumum fittings and high quality hose and cooler, the only thing I don't like about it are:
1. It has a pressure bypass on the sandwhich plate
2. It uses AN8 hoses, I prefer AN10 hoses for this application. Although 8's will work very well.
3. The design pumps the oil first through the cooler than through the filter. A properly designed system would first put the oil through the filter than through the cooler.
4. It still uses the stock filter that has a pressure bypass on it (no matter what brand you buy).
That said, if this is for a street application, than Stillen is the way to go. If you are looking for higher quality and a better design, you need to build your own system (yet this would only be if you have the money and/or race).
Here is a great web site if you want to build your own:
www.HRPWorld.com
If you want a quality job, make your own with race proven quality (Setrab is a great one, and there are others). Also on plumbing - stick with Aeroquip or Earl's, if you don't want to spend the money than you shouldn't put an oil cooler on the car. And Stillen's kit does use minumum fittings and high quality hose and cooler, the only thing I don't like about it are:
1. It has a pressure bypass on the sandwhich plate
2. It uses AN8 hoses, I prefer AN10 hoses for this application. Although 8's will work very well.
3. The design pumps the oil first through the cooler than through the filter. A properly designed system would first put the oil through the filter than through the cooler.
4. It still uses the stock filter that has a pressure bypass on it (no matter what brand you buy).
That said, if this is for a street application, than Stillen is the way to go. If you are looking for higher quality and a better design, you need to build your own system (yet this would only be if you have the money and/or race).
Here is a great web site if you want to build your own:
www.HRPWorld.com
Nice, nice comments from MoodDude.
I would also highly recommend that the filter adapter be thermostatic if you live in a temperate climate and plan to leave the cooler installed all the time. The thermostatic type will only send oil to the cooler if it reaches 185 degrees. Trust me, you don't want to send oil to the cooler if you are just cruising in winter temperatures. The oil might not ever reach operating temperatures, which is just as bad as cooking the oil.
I would also highly recommend that the filter adapter be thermostatic if you live in a temperate climate and plan to leave the cooler installed all the time. The thermostatic type will only send oil to the cooler if it reaches 185 degrees. Trust me, you don't want to send oil to the cooler if you are just cruising in winter temperatures. The oil might not ever reach operating temperatures, which is just as bad as cooking the oil.
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Originally Posted by MoodDude
I am the firm belief in the less fittings you have the less problems you will have with plubing. This unit has numerous fittings to get the job done. Also, it says that they use a 7/8" diameter hose, let see you fit those hoses on the Z (Those are AN14 size hoses!).
If you want a quality job, make your own with race proven quality (Setrab is a great one, and there are others). Also on plumbing - stick with Aeroquip or Earl's, if you don't want to spend the money than you shouldn't put an oil cooler on the car. And Stillen's kit does use minumum fittings and high quality hose and cooler, the only thing I don't like about it are:
1. It has a pressure bypass on the sandwhich plate
2. It uses AN8 hoses, I prefer AN10 hoses for this application. Although 8's will work very well.
3. The design pumps the oil first through the cooler than through the filter. A properly designed system would first put the oil through the filter than through the cooler.
4. It still uses the stock filter that has a pressure bypass on it (no matter what brand you buy).
That said, if this is for a street application, than Stillen is the way to go. If you are looking for higher quality and a better design, you need to build your own system (yet this would only be if you have the money and/or race).
Here is a great web site if you want to build your own:
www.HRPWorld.com
If you want a quality job, make your own with race proven quality (Setrab is a great one, and there are others). Also on plumbing - stick with Aeroquip or Earl's, if you don't want to spend the money than you shouldn't put an oil cooler on the car. And Stillen's kit does use minumum fittings and high quality hose and cooler, the only thing I don't like about it are:
1. It has a pressure bypass on the sandwhich plate
2. It uses AN8 hoses, I prefer AN10 hoses for this application. Although 8's will work very well.
3. The design pumps the oil first through the cooler than through the filter. A properly designed system would first put the oil through the filter than through the cooler.
4. It still uses the stock filter that has a pressure bypass on it (no matter what brand you buy).
That said, if this is for a street application, than Stillen is the way to go. If you are looking for higher quality and a better design, you need to build your own system (yet this would only be if you have the money and/or race).
Here is a great web site if you want to build your own:
www.HRPWorld.com
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Originally Posted by joe~075
98sr, even if i am FI car heats up fast.
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