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Old 03-16-07 | 08:36 PM
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dual oil coolers cheap

someone on the classifieds asked me for a parts list of fittings that i used to convert a driver's side oil cooler to the passenger side so i thought i would pass it on:

i bought my fittings from my favorite hard parts supplier from my road racing days... you can check out their excellent website: www.pegasusautoracing.com

here's what you need to order. cost is $180.

3 male 22 MM X1.5 MM metric concave seat 8 AN aluminum $56.97 item number #3276-008
10 ft #8 aeroquip line $54.90 item # 3270 08
2 45 degree alu #8 hose end $29.98 item # 3271 08 045
1 straight alu #8 hose end $6.49 item # 3271 08 000
1 male 18 MM X 1.5 Metric concave seat to 8 AN steel $13.99 item # 3265-35
1 150 degree alum #8 hose end 16.99 item # 3271 08 150

$179.32 plus a driver's side cooler ( you can buy them by the truckload for $50 shipped) and duct and some work on your part.

the install worked out great. no leaks. stone cold oil temps making over 500 rwhp.

howard coleman

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Old 03-16-07 | 11:26 PM
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Howard, any detailed writeup? This would be awesome as I have a spare driver side cooler.

Originally Posted by howard coleman
someone on the classifieds asked me for a parts list of fittings that i used to convert a driver's side oil cooler to the passenger side so i thought i would pass it on:

i bought my fittings from my favorite hard parts supplier from my road racing days... you can check out their excellent website: www.pegasusautoracing.com

here's what you need to order. cost is $180.

3 male 22 MM X1.5 MM metric concave seat 8 AN aluminum $56.97 item number #3276-008
10 ft #8 aeroquip line $54.90 item # 3270 08
2 45 degree alu #8 hose end $29.98 item # 3271 08 045
1 straight alu #8 hose end $6.49 item # 3271 08 000
1 male 18 MM X 1.5 Metric concave seat to 8 AN steel $13.99 item # 3265-35
1 150 degree alum #8 hose end 16.99 item # 3271 08 150

$179.32 plus a driver's side cooler ( you can buy them by the truckload for $50 shipped) and duct and some work on your part.

the install worked out great. no leaks. stone cold oil temps making over 500 rwhp.

howard coleman
Old 03-17-07 | 02:29 AM
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I'm drooling for more. This sounds awesome.
Old 03-17-07 | 10:12 AM
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i will do a writeup in the next couple of days.

fyi, see page 2 of the 3rd gen classifieds to buy your very own oil cooler... $50 shipped.

once you remove the nose to get to the coolers you will note that your cooler has bent fins in the area exposed to direct airflow.

buy yourself a set of picks at the hardware store, grab the oval faced pick, turn on the Speed Channel and straighten the fins. it's good therapy and the cooler will look brand new after 30 minutes.

once you have straightened the fins you will want to buy an 18 x 24 section of Medium Mesh Stainless #6 screen item #3641 $18.99 and mount it between the duct and the cooler face.

hc
Old 03-17-07 | 10:50 AM
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I believe I grabbed the cooler you're referring to, if it's the one you posted in, last night.

also eagerly awaiting your writeup!
Old 03-17-07 | 10:59 AM
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Wow, excellent stuff as usual Howard! That's a great way to keep oil temps in check without breaking the bank!

BTW, I bought a new oil cooler duct for my car a while back from Ray - I think brand new it was like $30 or something, pretty reasonable.

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Old 03-17-07 | 11:22 AM
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I recently got quotes from Ray for the oil cooler ducts, for reference:

Oil cooler ducts, right $43.56, left $39.63
Old 03-17-07 | 11:25 AM
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Howard, nice list!
If anyone is interested FDnewbie will be offering something similar except using -10 lines. The only line that doesn't get replaced is the line from the the pedistal to the cooler, which is optional. The price will be similar, but everything will come pre-assembled. For those with a little more money to burn a full dual oil cooler kit will be available. But going with the stock oil coolers will definatly save a bounch of money.

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Old 03-17-07 | 01:59 PM
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I was thinking about rigging something up with AN lines and two hyabusa oil coolers. (they come with screens) Someone want to impart me with some knowledge? good idea / bad idea?
Old 03-17-07 | 11:27 PM
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interesting... i like this idea more than spending 1K+
Old 03-17-07 | 11:55 PM
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I can't wait to see the write. If Howard can run around with 550HP no problem with the OEM duals, I can do the same!
Old 03-17-07 | 11:59 PM
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Me too!!! except 300 hp. lol
Old 03-18-07 | 02:22 AM
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I have an auto tranny cooler laying around. If I use this, will the fittings listed above work for it or would they need to be ordered with different bends?
Old 03-18-07 | 02:30 AM
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Thanks Howard, looking forward to the write up.
Old 03-30-07 | 02:40 PM
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bump for an update possibly?
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yup let us know!
Old 05-31-07 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by howard coleman
i will do a writeup in the next couple of days.
Howard! You're behind schedule! Think you can get back to this after the BBK is done?
Old 05-31-07 | 09:32 AM
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off subject, but what is the normal oil temp that it should be at and the temp that it should never exceed? I think i see around 200-210 on mine when in high RPM's
Old 05-31-07 | 03:47 PM
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from what I've read...operating engine oil likes be around 200F
Old 05-31-07 | 06:40 PM
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hmm put this on my todo list, add bookmark.

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Originally Posted by howard coleman

once you have straightened the fins you will want to buy an 18 x 24 section of Medium Mesh Stainless #6 screen item #3641 $18.99 and mount it between the duct and the cooler face.

hc
Howard, I think I miss where you mention what store that part number belongs to, or is it the same everywhere?

Anyone have more information on Ramy's coming set-up?
Old 05-31-07 | 08:19 PM
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yes, the mesh PN is from pegasus although you could find it elsewhere.

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Old 06-01-07 | 12:31 PM
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If anyone needs coolers, I have two sittin around...

50shipped each?

back to the thread
Old 06-01-07 | 02:13 PM
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I've got a question a little off bit. How does the first gen oil compare to the dual 3rd gen? do you think the cooling capacity is the same? Any know defects with hte 1st gens?
Old 06-01-07 | 03:35 PM
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if you stick with a 3rd gen part, I would think fitment might be easier... but I am known to be wrong.



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