Zoco

Is it worth it for me to install a oil cooler on my car? I will be tracking it and I do drive it quite harshly. What are the advantages and disadvantages? Who makes the best one too??? My car is N/A also.

SE5spd

iTrader: (17)

Only if you track your car will it matter.

Chebosto

iTrader: (43)

without a doubt yes.

dont even think twice about it.

please search for "Oil Cooler" on the forum and you will see a plethora of information on different setups. typically the rule of thumb is the largest surface area core with ducting to make it efficient.

Voboy

iTrader: (58)

lol @ the question... if you have an HR you will find out fast enough. If you have a DE, maybe, maybe not.

SE5spd

iTrader: (17)

I have a HR without an oil cooler and I haven't had problems.

Zoco

Why wouldnt the DE need a oil cooler?

Voboy

iTrader: (58)

interesting.. after aggressive driving a lot of HR owners complained about limp mode due to oil temps.
DE's have the oil to water cooler/warmer stock... does its job pretty well for awhile.

SE5spd

iTrader: (17)

I road race and never have problems. My temps never go above 250-255 and that's on a hot day. On a cooler day it's at like 230-240 after a session at the track.

bmccann101

iTrader: (16)

this car has a problem w oil starvation period HR or not,.

.. if you drive you car hard or track at all, then why wouldnt you?

Is it "worth it"??? no idea what would quantify that for you
Are you actually just asking are they a "waste"?
Absolutley not.

DOnt buy ebay POS stuff, buy a mishimoto at least. Oil pan spacer and a temp guage. For sure.
Why not?

mvp2765

Can't hurt. Unless installed incorrectly, you lose all your oil , then instantly blow ur motor. Haha jk . If you track a lot just get one for insurance purposes

Flo-ridaZ33

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yes it's worth it.

Exemption

iTrader: (1)

+1. If your car stays just bolt ons i wouldnt worry to much unless u track it. Anything past that i would recommend since the engine will run hotter one a built high hp block.

e30cabrio

iTrader: (30)

I am very happy with mine.

Can you define "it"

djamps

iTrader: (1)

Daily driver? No...

track the car or any kind of F/I, absolutely..

midz350

iTrader: (4)

You mean VQ37VHR guys.

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

Doesnt hurt

Zoco

Ok definatly getting one now. Who is the best? Only thing that comes to mind is stillen. Also do I need a oil pan spacer and is z1motorsports oil cooler good?

taywan

iTrader: (53)

Stillen is what I have. Idk what's "best" or whatever. All prob serves its purpose. Soho has a sale on Stillen kits if u want to chk them out. Good prices. Haven't heard much about z1 but most of their items have worked well for me.

Flo-ridaZ33

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Stillen is the only one that fit with all my Supercharger plumbing but didn't use the bracket supplied with the kit.

Ruthless18x

iTrader: (59)

ARC or Greddy