who runs dual oil coolers?
04-15-07, 06:55 PM
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who runs dual oil coolers?
did a few searches and couldn't find any good information on people running them on FC's...
so i was at a local junkyard and spotted a pretty clean oil cooler. i was soooo close to purchasing it to either: swap my current one out (looks like crap, but works just fine) or ADD it and run two oil coolers. but, i passed on the clean oil cooler just so i can do some more research...
now, i don't have any problems overheating or any oil pressure issues, and i understand that the stock FC oil cooler works very well. what i'd like to know is if there's a significant difference when upgrading the oil cooling system (would this allow me to be able to push the car for longer periods of time?)...
also, how do dual oil coolers work? do they work as two separate oil coolers, or do they work sequentially (one hooked up to the other)? i know size is an issue (affects oil pressure) and that mounting is key (as far as blocking air going to the radiator, etc.).
here's what inspires me
looks like the owner's running greddy oil coolers
http://www.greddy.com/products/displ...SubCategory=26
i think dual oil coolers make for some real nice, under-the-hood eye candy, don't ya think?
anyway, other input/feedback would be nice. enlighten me people!!
so i was at a local junkyard and spotted a pretty clean oil cooler. i was soooo close to purchasing it to either: swap my current one out (looks like crap, but works just fine) or ADD it and run two oil coolers. but, i passed on the clean oil cooler just so i can do some more research...
now, i don't have any problems overheating or any oil pressure issues, and i understand that the stock FC oil cooler works very well. what i'd like to know is if there's a significant difference when upgrading the oil cooling system (would this allow me to be able to push the car for longer periods of time?)...
also, how do dual oil coolers work? do they work as two separate oil coolers, or do they work sequentially (one hooked up to the other)? i know size is an issue (affects oil pressure) and that mounting is key (as far as blocking air going to the radiator, etc.).
here's what inspires me
looks like the owner's running greddy oil coolers
http://www.greddy.com/products/displ...SubCategory=26
i think dual oil coolers make for some real nice, under-the-hood eye candy, don't ya think?
anyway, other input/feedback would be nice. enlighten me people!!
04-15-07, 07:01 PM
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Don't fix what isn't broken. There's no moint in upgrading it if it's not a problem.
A bunch of guys run dual stock coolers on race FC's, but for the street the stock one is more than enough.
You can run them either in parallel or in series, but parallel is better.
A bunch of guys run dual stock coolers on race FC's, but for the street the stock one is more than enough.
You can run them either in parallel or in series, but parallel is better.
04-15-07, 07:17 PM
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i see...
yeah, fixing things that ain't broken has plagued me before
one time i was playing with the AFM, and it ended up being a NIGHTMARE!
i'm smart enough to learn from my mistakes though
i'm looking not to fix my my oil cooling system, but it would be nice to UPGRADE (upgrades are nice indeed, but of course have to be done with proper management)...
it would seem easy to run two stock FC oil coolers, but aren't they rather large in size? i'd assume there would be a significant loss in oil pressure...
also, the oil pump... how does that come into play??
yeah, fixing things that ain't broken has plagued me before
one time i was playing with the AFM, and it ended up being a NIGHTMARE! i'm smart enough to learn from my mistakes though
i'm looking not to fix my my oil cooling system, but it would be nice to UPGRADE (upgrades are nice indeed, but of course have to be done with proper management)...it would seem easy to run two stock FC oil coolers, but aren't they rather large in size? i'd assume there would be a significant loss in oil pressure...
also, the oil pump... how does that come into play??
04-15-07, 07:24 PM
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LIke Black said, if it aint borke dont mess with it. However i fyou can getting high oil temps you adding a second one would be a good idea. That being said you dont know if you are having high oil temps unless you have a temp guage for the oil...
One other benefit of running a second cooler though is the increased oil capacity. you have to fill the cooler too, so having more oil in the system means you can run longer between oil changes and the system as a whole will stay cooler. (able to absorb a larger load of energy)
BC
One other benefit of running a second cooler though is the increased oil capacity. you have to fill the cooler too, so having more oil in the system means you can run longer between oil changes and the system as a whole will stay cooler. (able to absorb a larger load of energy)
BC
04-15-07, 08:18 PM
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so having more oil in the system means you can run longer between oil changes
Also, what should oil temps be, anyway?
04-15-07, 11:21 PM
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Doesnt the oil cooler only cool bypassed oil? Or is that just my silly assumption.
Either way if you push your car enough i'd say go for it, just keep regular stock lines except have the exit of the first one go into the entrance of the second one, a hydraulic shop should be able to make the line for cheap (contrary to everyone else and there mother wanting to use $6000 worth of AN fittings to do everything) and then you can make your own brackets. A paralell setup would be a little different but if done right you could still use stock lines.
Either way if you push your car enough i'd say go for it, just keep regular stock lines except have the exit of the first one go into the entrance of the second one, a hydraulic shop should be able to make the line for cheap (contrary to everyone else and there mother wanting to use $6000 worth of AN fittings to do everything) and then you can make your own brackets. A paralell setup would be a little different but if done right you could still use stock lines.
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04-16-07, 12:33 AM
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not a particularly useful mod on an FC. It's only FD's with their pitiful stock oil coolers (probably less than half the size of the oil cooler on my n/a) that benefit greatly from the dual oil cooler setup, whether it is the stock R1 setup or some kind of aftermarket thing.
04-16-07, 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ePH C freak
...i don't have any problems overheating or any oil pressure issues, and i understand that the stock FC oil cooler works very well.
what i'd like to know is if there's a significant difference when upgrading the oil cooling system (would this allow me to be able to push the car for longer periods of time?)...
i think dual oil coolers make for some real nice, under-the-hood eye candy, don't ya think?
Originally Posted by TehMonkay
Doesnt the oil cooler only cool bypassed oil?
04-16-07, 04:43 AM
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I have dual oil coolers on the RXX-7, because we needed more clean air up the middle for the intercooler. It's an entirely custom setup, though. Look at the link named "And Finally" on my website:
http://www.cris.com/~Asam/index.html
The third and fourth pictures from the top show a little of the set-up.
http://www.cris.com/~Asam/index.html
The third and fourth pictures from the top show a little of the set-up.
04-16-07, 05:26 AM
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i am looking at going for twin FD oil coolers on my TII as i am putting complete FD oil system on my new engine (as per other thread) but some people have 'no no'd' this idea.
My oil temps are fine on track but i am hoping for another 100 bhp (currently 350 rwhp) so more cooling can only be better
My oil temps are fine on track but i am hoping for another 100 bhp (currently 350 rwhp) so more cooling can only be better
04-17-07, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by VeLiduS
nice vert attila
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=620860
