ERA 289FIA On Order Today (again)

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by crendonman427sc

Hi Pete,

I will probably have an oil cooler as the car must be period correct, so maybe a small one!?

David

Just install an oil cooler for looks and don't hook it up. It's completely unnecessary on the street. My stroked 428 with the usual added capacity oil pan takes many, many, many miles of street driving to get the oil up to anywhere near the water temperature.

My 2017 Mustang GT350 has oil, transmission and differential coolers. The engine management system won't allow full power below 190 F oil temperature. I drove the entire last winter and never saw oil get close to 190 F. My transmission and differential rarely topped 100 F. Some guys are resorting to blocking the coolers off for winter.

These things just aren't necessary for normal street driving.

[bcrumpley]

Originally Posted by DanEC

Just install an oil cooler for looks and don't hook it up. It's completely unnecessary on the street. My stroked 428 with the usual added capacity oil pan takes many, many, many miles of street driving to get the oil up to anywhere near the water temperature.

My 2017 Mustang GT350 has oil, transmission and differential coolers. The engine management system won't allow full power below 190 F oil temperature. I drove the entire last winter and never saw oil get close to 190 F. My transmission and differential rarely topped 100 F. Some guys are resorting to blocking the coolers off for winter.

These things just aren't necessary for normal street driving.

Yep, I'm considering eliminating the oil cooler scoop oh my (street) car when the bodywork is done. I suppose the oil thermostat is a good option if you are running a cooler.

[vntgspd]

Originally Posted by DanEC

Just install an oil cooler for looks and don't hook it up. It's completely unnecessary on the street. My stroked 428 with the usual added capacity oil pan takes many, many, many miles of street driving to get the oil up to anywhere near the water temperature.

My 2017 Mustang GT350 has oil, transmission and differential coolers. The engine management system won't allow full power below 190 F oil temperature. I drove the entire last winter and never saw oil get close to 190 F. My transmission and differential rarely topped 100 F. Some guys are resorting to blocking the coolers off for winter.

These things just aren't necessary for normal street driving.

I have a warmed over 302 with Webers and have to agree with comments about the oil cooler for a street car. It takes about 30 minutes of moderate driving in 80 degree weather before I see temps approach 190F. I considered adding a thermostat but really don't want to add clutter to the engine compartment or add additional leak paths.
I had to block off the oil cooler last winter also and I live in SoCal!