just wondering for you vortech guys running oil coolers - what cooler did you get and where did you mount it?

 

i'm putting this combo on my greddy. it should wrok with the vortec also
cooler (decrease temp)$75
sandwich plate(better flow all around, but esp. to cooler)$40
bypass filters(more oil/better filtration)$150?

 

Hey Baileyrx---- Would u give me some info on ur components ?? Iv been meaning to sit down and come up with something like that ----Considering the oil cooler kits are 400.00-600.00 --Texas summers are on the SCed motors---Cool set up Dude!!!

 

i'm not a fan of FRAM filters but this is what I have

The Ultimate Heavy Duty Oil Cooler Filter System!!!



Brand New!! This is the best system that you can put on your vehicle to make is perform and last!!! It will add 4 Quarts of Oil Capacity! And the Oil Will be Filtered & Cooled Optimally!!! This Heavy-Duty Bypass Dual Filter System and Oil Thermostat (located above the full-flow FRAM PH8A filter in the picture) Starts Routing Hot Oil to the Cooler at 160 degrees and fully at 180 degrees. Oil always goes through the filters. This System greatly prolongs the life of your engine by filtering out abrasive particles from one micron and greater in size (common full-flow filters are effective down to about 20 microns; 60% of engine wear is comes from 1-20 micron size particulate). This System Uses commonly available and reasonably priced Oil Filters. Included are FRAM full flow and bypass filters shown.



Details:



Brand New Hayden Remote Spin-On Oil Filter Adapter Exactly as Pictured!!! Universal Kit is For ALL Vehicles using 18mm, 20mm, 3/4"-16, 13/16"-16 (fits Chevy and GM Small 2 1/2" Gasket Oil Filters); if in doubt, email me your oil filter # and compatibility will be verified. Attaches to block, replaces oil filter and then cooler and remote mount filters are located in a good place. The multi-port design of the spin-on adapter and Dual filter mount allows installation in the tightest of locations and you can add pressure and temerature sensors too!!



Brand New Exactly as Pictured! LONG TRU-COOL Racing Engine Oil Cooler Measures 10" tall X 11" wide X 1 1/2" deep overall With A Core Size Of 8 3/8" tall X 11" wide X 1 1/2" deep. The 36 stacked plate header design does not restrict oil flow; provides maximum cooling efficiency (33% more cooling over Tube and Fin coolers of the same size) and is much more rugged than T&F coolers! Heat dissipation exceeds 20,500 BTU's per hour (24,000+ GVWR). It is pressure tested @ 200 PSI with burst rating of 500 PSI!!! It is backed by the manufacture's lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects!!! Holds 18.72 oz of oil.



The hose is Super-Flex double steel braided type and stands up to high temperatures and pressures; 9' long & only 6" bend radius 3000 PSI Rated!!! It will last 10+ years!!!

 

ebay item #: 8032885909

this is a reprint for a domestic auto, but the seller has many other kits.

also the cooler is large! I think i need to buy a smaller cooler, because i'm having trouble fitting it in there, with my intercooler & added tranny cooler there's not much space left.

 

in my case with a Z with the stock front bumper, I'm wanting to get a fairly small cooler to put right next to the intercooler.


stupid question:
does anyone know by chance if you can rotate oil coolers 90 degrees or do the hoes connectors have to face upward? I'm assuming a clamped hose would prevent any leaks, but do coolers need to be oriented a certain way to function properly or anything?

 

I'm running ZCar Garage's own oil cooler. I believe the "OEM" parts and put together what they feel are the best components. Mine is mounted in the front, to the right of the Intercooler.

Very happy with it.