dreco Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 *edit*I guess I could have put this in the tech forum, but since I have an L6. I put it here *edit* I live in Texas and thought that with all the heat, an oil cooler may be a good idea especially for track days. I've seen some aftermarket ones (like throught Motorsport Auto) I've seen pictures of the kit, and had one question. this may sound stupid but, where does the adapter for the inlet and outlet go?? is it suposed to adapt to the stock oil pump?? or where the oil filter goes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavD3 Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Check this link out, and also it's a good idea to have a thermostat with oil cooler. http://www.zcar.com/forums/read.php?f=1&i=568650&t=568271#reply_568650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreco Posted July 1, 2005 Author Share Posted July 1, 2005 I think I answered my own question..saw a post about a "sandwich plate" that adapts between the oil filter and block. Is this correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreco Posted July 1, 2005 Author Share Posted July 1, 2005 Check this link out' date=' and also it's a good idea to have a thermostat with oil cooler. http://www.zcar.com/forums/read.php?f=1&i=568650&t=568271#reply_568650 sweet!! Thank you DavD3. Now I get it... I'm just one of those guys that has to see it done, or have a picture of it. HAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 find 2nd gen rx7 at a junkyard with a good oilcooler. they're aluminum and dirt cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 find 2nd gen rx7 at a junkyard with a good oilcooler. they're aluminum and dirt cheap This is what I am using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 Same Here, Gen 1 RX7 Cooler. Plenty of Capacity, and nice rubber shock mounts if you care to adapt a bracket to them. I cut 'em off and used a fiberglass channel to mount mine on this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 wow Dreco, thats a nice 240 you have there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 I concur that is a sweet 240Z you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I ran the one from MSA on my L28 for about two years and then removed it when I did the V8 conversion. I saw no effect before and after as far as temperature of the coolant. It still went a bit hot when the weather got really hot and the AC was gasping. I'm sure it lowered oil temperature some but that wasn't an issue. Unless you are going to do some serious racubg I would consider one an unnecessary complication of your system and a waste of money - that you could use for a V8 conversion!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreco Posted July 11, 2005 Author Share Posted July 11, 2005 I ran the one from MSA on my L28 for about two years and then removed it when I did the V8 conversion. I saw no effect before and after as far as temperature of the coolant. It still went a bit hot when the weather got really hot and the AC was gasping. I'm sure it lowered oil temperature some but that wasn't an issue. Unless you are going to do some serious racubg I would consider one an unnecessary complication of your system and a waste of money - that you could use for a V8 conversion!! thanks, for the tip (why do I get the feeling I'll get talked into installing a v8 for the next motor). I'm starting to do a lot more open track stuff (most of it during warmer months in Texas), and just thought it may make the motor last a little longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreco Posted July 11, 2005 Author Share Posted July 11, 2005 wow Dreco, thats a nice 240 you have there!Thanks. It's nice to look out in my garage and know that all my money and sweat turned a car, ready for the junk yard, into something worth showing off. hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Let's see - stroker motor plus lots of track time - that may end up being worth it - especially if you're planning on keeping the motor for a few more years. Then again - if you blew it you'd have the excuse for the V8!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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