drifterZ_74 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 i just got an oil cooler for my 74 z...just wanted to know if it makes a difference in performance?...more horsepower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 My view of the oil cooler is more a reliability/maintenance issue and not necessarily one of performance. In my car, without an oil cooler, my oil sits around the 210ºF, and on some high speed runs it may get up to 230ºF, so for me, I would not want to run it any cooler than that. There was a string not long ago about oil operating temperatures (try a search) and the problems with running oil not warm enough. Performance wise? I'd believe that the lower the temperature of the oil, the more hp it takes to circulate it through the block, plus the added weight of the cooler and plumbing. So it's a question of "do I really need one?” If you do need one, than the cooler is a means to prevent premature breakdown of the oil (or aid in keeping the engine temperatures down) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Does adding an oil cooler add horsepower? You've got to be joking right? Before asking such a ridiculous question, research what the part does before: 1) Purcahsing the part 2) Asking the question. Rolls eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 oil temps should reach a minimum of 215F to burn off moisture and lubricate correctly, oil tends to break down at temps over about 250F for mineral oils and about 280F for synthetics, so keep that in mind coolant temps should be kept in the 190F-210F RANGE. transmission fluid tends to work better in the 180F lower range because higher temps tend to lower trans life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boosted Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Please ,slownrusty, Is it necessary to knock someone down for asking a question that YOU find to be ridiculous. I dont think its ridiculous for someone who knows less than you or I to believe that lowering oil temperature might help the engine to produce a few extra HP. I agree he should have maybe searched a little but no reason to be a jerk. And I suppose you have always known everything ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifterZ_74 Posted May 20, 2005 Author Share Posted May 20, 2005 yeah that guys a jerk!...thanx for the info guys...youve been alot of help....and the reason y i asked was because they gave me the oil cooler!...i wasnt planning on buying one yet, so thats y i asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boosted Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Just search this site and zcar.com for information on oil coolers . there is a search button on both sites . You'll find alot of information. I wouldnt use it unless your running turbo or there is some other reason you might be overheating your oil. peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 oil temps should reach a minimum of 215F to burn off moisture and lubricate correctly' date='[/b'] oil tends to break down at temps over about 250F for mineral oils and about 280F for synthetics, so keep that in mindcoolant temps should be kept in the 190F-210F RANGE. transmission fluid tends to work better in the 180F lower range because higher temps tend to lower trans life Grumpyvette has a great post here. Yes, there is some power to be had in the oil but, let's just say it's not in running the oil temp cooler than need be. Search the net in general and there is tons of information about oil temps and oil control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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