Oil Cooler

[project86]

Since im ALWAYS BAW I think a lot about my car. Today, I'm thinking about oil coolers. I've had this idea for a while.... but first:

What are some good aftermarket OC set ups? I like idea of a dual set up but most of the kits I see are for the FD platform. I imagine I could modify anything to fit but I wondered if anyone here is running a slick set up I could see.

Now my idea.... I'm non turbo. I was thinking that it would be SWEEEEEEEEEET to VMount the radiator and oil cooler(s). Has anyone ever done that?

[djmtsu]

You don't need to upgrade yours. In fact, FC oil coolers ARE an upgrade for many, many other cars!!!!

[project86]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

You don't need to upgrade yours. In fact, FC oil coolers ARE an upgrade for many, many other cars!!!!

Right after I posted this I went over to Mazdatrix and they said essentially the same thing.

Is there any advantage in moving to a dual set up like the FDs have?

[Pete_89T2]

Originally Posted by project86

Right after I posted this I went over to Mazdatrix and they said essentially the same thing.

Is there any advantage in moving to a dual set up like the FDs have?

Nope, just more things to break and/or leak. If you consider that sort of thing an upgrade.

[project86]

Originally Posted by Pete_89T2

Nope, just more things to break and/or leak. If you consider that sort of thing an upgrade.

Hahaha.. ok fair enough. I'll just get new lines then.


Now what about the VMount idea?

[Johnny_K]

V mount Radiator and oil cooler(s) on a NA FC? Why?

If it's been done, I'm sure ppl have talked about it on rx7club.

Most of the FD guys run Setrab, Mocal coolers and thermostat.

[Johnny_K]

Originally Posted by project86

Right after I posted this I went over to Mazdatrix and they said essentially the same thing.

Is there any advantage in moving to a dual set up like the FDs have?

No. Some of the FDs run two oil because 1 is too small for track use.

Originally Posted by project86

Hahaha.. ok fair enough. I'll just get new lines then.


Now what about the VMount idea?

I'm don't follow FC builds but i have seen anyone Vmount on a NA. People probably don't do this because the stock setup works well.

[project86]

Originally Posted by Johnny_K

V mount Radiator and oil cooler(s) on a NA FC? Why?

In my mind for the same reason you would Vmount a radiator and intercooler.

[djmtsu]

Not necessary. It gets great airflow as it is, and has short lines, so it is simple.

FYI- the oil cooler from my Cosmo is considered an upgrade for any rotary, since they are like 8 core!!

[project86]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Not necessary. It gets great airflow as it is, and has short lines, so it is simple.

FYI- the oil cooler from my Cosmo is considered an upgrade for any rotary, since they are like 8 core!!

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[Johnny_K]

Originally Posted by project86

In my mind for the same reason you would Vmount a radiator and intercooler.

On a FD if you put an intercooler in front of the radiator it blocks airflow to the radiator therefore it doesn't cool the intercooler as good as it should. That's why people go v mount.

[djmtsu]

Originally Posted by project86

Do you have an extra????????????????

Sure thing. Comes with a semi-roller Cosmo. $3000. Free delivery.

[project86]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Sure thing. Comes with a semi-roller Cosmo. $3000. Free delivery.

To quote you... "No love for locals?"

[djmtsu]

Originally Posted by project86

To quote you... "No love for locals?"

Uh, I said free delivery?

Geez.

[FC Zach]

Originally Posted by project86

What are some good aftermarket OC set ups? I like idea of a dual set up. . . I imagine I could modify anything to fit but I wondered if anyone here is running a slick set up I could see.

I'm glad it's already been mentioned that you'd be downgrading. . even if you did a twin set-up (aside from the extra failure points and places to leak, like Pete said), the two combined still wouldn't suffice when compared to the OE part. Especially without going the extra mile to build duct work to each to even have a fighting chance.

For what it's worth, (IIRC) my oil temp is typically ten or more degrees cooler than engine temp when driving.