oil cooling

mRek9R · Post by **mRek9R** » January 24th, 2006, 12:43 pm

Sups guys. I'm officially going to EXPO6 with my boosted hatch and i think now is a real good time for an oil cooler. What setups are you guys currently using/running? Pictures, links, "howtos"..anything is appreciated. Thanks.

Post by **Jan Niemi** » January 24th, 2006, 1:22 pm

stock here.

I won't be upgrading either, I think the stock cooler is adequate for my needs (based on my oil temp gauge readings)

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » January 25th, 2006, 11:34 pm

Greddy Oil cooler.

mRek9R · Post by **mRek9R** » January 26th, 2006, 2:32 am

Jan Niemi wrote:stock here.

I won't be upgrading either, I think the stock cooler is adequate for my needs (based on my oil temp gauge readings)

aye...hm...i'll keep that in mind. thanks for the reply.

mRek9R · Post by **mRek9R** » January 26th, 2006, 2:33 am

MikeB wrote:Greddy Oil cooler.

OOoOO...how much did it cost and where did you purchase from? Also..what kind of oil will you guys be running that day?

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » January 26th, 2006, 9:30 am

The Greddy oilcooler came with the car. If memory serves me, they are roughly ~$500.00 (USD). I run 10w30 Castrol GTX in the car. (its turbo of course)

mRek9R · Post by **mRek9R** » January 26th, 2006, 12:24 pm

MikeB wrote:The Greddy oilcooler came with the car. If memory serves me, they are roughly ~$500.00 (USD). I run 10w30 Castrol GTX in the car. (its turbo of course)

ah ok...you wont be running a thicker one June 12-13?

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » January 26th, 2006, 12:29 pm

I havent paid for Expo. Things are a bit different on my end this year, than last. However, if I do attend, I will be taking my race car. 1995 GSR/NA (completely stripped).

mRek9R · Post by **mRek9R** » January 29th, 2006, 12:54 am

MikeB wrote:I havent paid for Expo. Things are a bit different on my end this year, than last. However, if I do attend, I will be taking my race car. 1995 GSR/NA (completely stripped).

OH NICE! How come you're not running SYNTEC?

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » January 29th, 2006, 12:09 pm

Well, the previous owner used Castrol GTX. He loved it, it doesnt burn a drop of oil, and, its cheap?

(BTW, I just registered and paid for EXPO, I will be taking my NA GSR there, the ITR is my 2nd string)

mRek9R · Post by **mRek9R** » January 29th, 2006, 8:19 pm

MikeB wrote:Well, the previous owner used Castrol GTX. He loved it, it doesnt burn a drop of oil, and, its cheap?

(BTW, I just registered and paid for EXPO, I will be taking my NA GSR there, the ITR is my 2nd string)

Alright! Ya..i hear different things from many different owners. Some say Syntec and others say GTX....wooT! I'll get to see your hot rides! See you all there!

TheREGULATOR · Post by **TheREGULATOR** » February 18th, 2006, 4:25 pm

Got a question.

I setup a remote Oil Locator, with Oil Canister, Thermostat, and feed to an Oil cooler at my front bumper.

How the hell do you get the proper amount of Oil in the System?

First off, I put in the normal 4.3 quarts into the engine, then an extra 2 quarts to cover the extra length being pumped through the external oil system.

I don't want to overfill, or underfill the system. How do you get a proper amount?

Thanx in advance

=[REG]= Type aRg!!!

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » February 18th, 2006, 5:40 pm

Well, when I change oil I place 5qts in there. I start the car to normal operating temperature. Shut it off. Immediately check the fluid level. Thats how you need to check it.

After the 5qts are placed in, the dipstick is just hair over the top dot.

mRek9R · Post by **mRek9R** » February 18th, 2006, 6:01 pm

I think i'm gonna have Dave at the Whipfactory fabb up one for me...i'm gonna go retune before expo