[mkiv] Factory oil cooler alternatives

[Oolan Zimmer]

John Firth wrote:
> I'm in the process of building a new engine and would like to not use the
> factory oil cooler and wondered if anyone had any good suggestions for an
> aftermarket cooler setup.  Ideally, a parts list and or a how-to guide would
> be best, or if someone could point me in the right direction, I would
> appreciate it.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
>   

Do you want to remove the old oil cooler or leave it in place as an oil
warmer?  Water heats up faster than oil and the water to oil heat
exchanger will work in reverse for a time.

Put a spin-on adapter in place of the oil filter and set up a remote oil
filter.  Use -10AN or -12AN lines.  If you have an FMIC you can put the
oil cooler where the old SMIC was on the passenger side.  You also need
to use an oil thermostat so you don't over-cool the oil.  Don't forget
that the oil lines will cool off the oil a little and the oil lines will
get hot.

I'm partial to Setrab coolers.

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Oolan Zimmer
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