Oil Cooler Disconnection

fastd · #1 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 05:45 AM

the plexiglass cover doesn't work that great for me. I have tried also insulting the oil lines to the oil cooler - it definitely gets hotter than before, but why go through all of that?

Double Venom · #2 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 05:57 AM

"QUESTION" 2003 Chevrolet Corvette mileage: 69,000. Do I need an oil cooler? My new engine in my corvette runs a 230-degree oil temperature. After running at 80-85 for 10-15 miles out of Atlanta traffic, but cools to around 215-220 at 70-75, range is this ok? What do you think Bob & Ken?
Answer: An oil temperature of 220 degrees is normal. An engine oil cooler would be beneficial to high performance engines."
"2CARPROS"

ERA Charles is right.... (For street cars or cars not running full time track conditions):

However one of the hardest things I have to do is convince new owners that a functioning "oil cooler" is only detrimental to their motors! It is hard enough to get the oil temp to over 200 degrees in their cars, let alone with a cooler. Of course you can sandwich in a temperature valve, but why? Just hook a cooler up in the nose and run dummy lines if you want the look.

DV