Oil Cooler Question

[Zilch*]

Hi guys I recently purchased a oil cooler kit from xxxxx, wanting a 19 row cooler for my R33.

It finally arrives and it's a 10 row cooler. How much worse is this going to be for my car? Can I still use it? It'd take ages to send back to Japan and recieve a new one that is 19 row. The car is a series 1 GTS-T running a garret 3071R and all supporting mods. Any insights on this problem would be great thanks guys.

Cheers Steve

Edited April 26, 2007 by Zilch*

[BAMR33]

Well an oil cooler has got to be better than no oil cooler.

Just an idea don't list the traders name when complaining, does nothing for no one.

[Zilch*]

Fair call, tho I wasn't really complaining, I'm just curious if I can still use it and have it actually be effective or if I do indeed need to buy another one but I've taken out the name of the company now for arguments sake.

[jeffworld2]

if its still a similar size it cant be that bad

[Zilch*]

It's half the size it should have been.

[humz]

in my (non credible) opinion i dont think the standard oil pump can support an oil cooler, so i think when you say "an oil cooler is better than no oil cooler" that may need to be revieved.

on the other hand if you have an n1 oil pump thats a diferant story.

[Zilch*]

I am fairly certain the standard oil pump can support a cooler but I have a GTR oil pump anyway

[Blitz]

Hi guys I recently purchased a oil cooler kit from xxxxx, wanting a 19 row cooler for my R33.

It finally arrives and it's a 10 row cooler. How much worse is this going to be for my car? Can I still use it? It'd take ages to send back to Japan and recieve a new one that is 19 row. The car is a series 1 GTS-T running a garret 3071R and all supporting mods. Any insights on this problem would be great thanks guys.

Cheers Steve

It depends on your car, your engine setup, how often you punish/trackday your car etc.

I use a Trust 10 row kit on my GTR producing 500awhp and its fine.

[evil_weevil]

Steve,

Any price difference or is it the same?

How much all together delivered?

I need one!

But I'll be using standard turbo - I just dont want to punish the car too much at the track

[evil_weevil]

sorry to hi-jack thread Steve....

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Universal-OIL-Coole...VQQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OIL-COOLER-KIT-SKYL...1QQcmdZViewItem

Are these items suitable also?

[Zilch*]

Blitz, thanks mate for the info, that's what I needed to know, I've actually gone and decided to get just the oil cooler core from justjap in 19 row for $100 and just cut my losses on the other one, so if you want a spare...

Chris, pm me and I'll tell you who NOT to buy it from incase it happens to you as well, ordering the right one and receiving something smaller LOL. To answer your question a oil cooler and filter relocation kit cost me $380 delivered.

[tjandriesen]

Unless you are doing the work yourself the pricy part of an oil cooler is getting it installed. I'm running a 19 row from Just Jap and it cost a fair bit to get it put in. Awesome job and I'll post up pics in the DIY thread.

I'm running a stock (GTR) oil pump and had it out on the track for the first time Wed. It oil temp was barely over street driving levels.

[Beer Baron]

Blitz, thanks mate for the info, that's what I needed to know, I've actually gone and decided to get just the oil cooler core from justjap in 19 row for $100 and just cut my losses on the other one, so if you want a spare...

Chris, pm me and I'll tell you who NOT to buy it from incase it happens to you as well, ordering the right one and receiving something smaller LOL. To answer your question a oil cooler and filter relocation kit cost me $380 delivered.

if the cooler you have now is the trust one, i personally would not be swapping it for a just jap one. either just use your 10row one, or ask for the 19row to be sent and send the 10row back.

[Zilch*]

The cooler I have now is not a Trust one as far as I know, it's a universal one from a well known trader on here(not slide)

We are doing the installation ourselves and so I'm not worried about costs in that regard, so yeah I might just buy a universal 19 row core. Thanks for all the info and suggestions guys.

[performance-wise]

Hi Steve,

Id like to apologise for the mix-up with your order and any inconvenience caused.

We accidently sent you the 11 row cooler by mistake and I have aranged for a 19 row cooler to be sent to you.

You should have it within the next few days.

I have sent you a PM with further details.

Regards,

Paul.

[Zilch*]

Cheers mate I appreciate that, I'll get back to you with the details as per your instructions.

[so_tred]

Performance Wise ...everyone makes mistakes, good to see someone happy to fix them up.

Edited April 29, 2007 by so_tred

[BigMonkey]

Hey guys.. sorry for veering the discussion a bit off topic but i was after a bit of help. the picture above shows what i have sitting in the garage ready to go into a r32 gts-t running a 2871r w/ upgraded fuel pump and necessary mods..

I was under the impression that when relocating your oil filter you needed a sandwich place as well as a relocation plate (which your oil filter will eventually plug into). I have been provided with the sandwich plate.. now is this just a spacer which allows for sender units and braided hoses (pictured above) to be installed? essentially keeping the oil filter in the same location (give or take 15mm)..? or am i missing a chunk of metal?

sorry if the question sounds stupid but I am a noobie..

cheers, tushar

[infamous_t]

BigMonkey, the setup you have doesn't look like it relocates the oil filter(other than 15mm away from the block), just adds the cooler.

Not all kits relocate the oil filter.

[turboedsloth]

i bought an oil cooler relocation kit an theromstat through motospecs. performance wise very good of you to fix him up. very impressed