01-19-2018, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tipp City,
OH
Cobra Make, Engine: Everett-Morrison #1320, 514 BBF, Richmond, 3.73 , IRS
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Originally Posted by Dominik
I had an oil cooler on a 496 in Germany where my cruising speed was 80 mph (3.300 rpm), with accasional bursts to 160 mph. But mostly mountain trips with 80 mph, max.
I taped the cooler off and never removed the tape in 7 years! Even in 100°F heat (when I rarely drove the car). It had no thermostat.
You probably only need an oil cooler when you operate your motor beyond 4.500 rpm most of the time.
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What kind of max oil temps have you seen? I have an oil cooler in my 514 BBF, and with mostly moderate Midwest USA temps I am concerned about "too cool" oil temps.....
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