Oil Cooler Location

[Fujiwara]

I have a GReddy Oil Cooler kit located BEHIND my Intercooler and in front of my radiator.

Was wondering if it would perform better if i moved it to the side of the bar (it has vents and can get all the ait it needs)

Was speaking to someone at a reputable workshop and they advised that most cars run it behind the intercoolers in the middle as the sides have disrupted air? <-- don't really know what that means but i take it that it doesn't recieve nice flowing air.

So who has their oil coolers on the side or has had them there?

Any temp differences?

If it makes any sense, i have a R34 GTT with a Nismo front bar.

Cheers

Edited August 4, 2007 by Fujiwara

[Fujiwara]

anyone?

[hecticrb25]

Anywhere where it will get maximum airflow without hindering the performance (heating up) of any other cooling device (intercooler, radiator etc.)

If you put it out of the way of the intercooler but in the way of the radiator that would be the best spot without any major modifications imho.

Radiator should be able to cope, if it does cause an issue main way to cool your engine (i have found) isnt additional capacity in the radiator, its raising your bonnet at the back and venting at the back, works like a charm.

Edited August 6, 2007 by hecticrb25

[skyguy61]

Hey Dude,

I have just fitted mine to the side.. inside wheel well,i wouldnt put in front of a radiator as although you will be taking heat away from the oil you'll be adding some back into the waer via the radiator.The best position is away from the intercooler and radiator, you can hard mount it when the hoses are long, easiest way for fitment is by removing the headlight and front bar on a R33 it may be the for a 34, good luck with it. cheers

[Fujiwara]

of thats just great...

i can't do this myself cauz i;'ve never taken these things apart.

Nor can i fabricate brackets/mounts to fit on the site.

Have to see what some performance shops will charge me

No doubt an arm and leg

[GeeTR]

i can't do this myself cauz i;'ve never taken these things apart.

Nows the best time to start! Its just bumpers, some brackets, inner guard liner etc. Get stuck into it, just stick it all back together

Have to see what some performance shops will charge me

Prolly your family's arms and legs as well. Its the labor that kills you. Search this forum for some guides and inspiration. Might not be as hard as you think. Its just large scale Meccano

[Fujiwara]

i did do my own POD/BOV/headlights etc.

but thats about it

Maybe i'll try find a DIY for the front bar.

Thing is, so many DIY for R32 and 33 and for the 34's only seems like there are DIY for GTR's

[Beer Baron]

the side duct is the BEST place to put it. you will need to make a vent in the rear of the guard liner though for the air to escape, but once done you now have a much better set-up.

[bombtrack]

I'd like to mount my oil cooler kit where the stock intercooler used to be and perhaps fabricate an air guide to it. I drive an R34 and will probably do it myself. If i get it done prior to you, I will try to put together a guide.

Edit: On second thoughts, check http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...p;hl=oil+cooler

Good guide for an R33 and should translate to R34. Great location too.

[Fujiwara]

thanks for that link.

will read it and try.

[mokompri]

before you even bother changing anything, are you actually having any oil temperature related problems ?? i would take a guess that although its not in the most ideal position, it will still be effective enough where it is.

its not a case of finding the best location gives you more power (like a fmic), but rather its purpose is to just regulate oil temps and keep them under control. if its doing that job already, then there isnt any need to move it.

[GeeTR]

before you even bother changing anything, are you actually having any oil temperature related problems ?? i would take a guess that although its not in the most ideal position, it will still be effective enough where it is.

its not a case of finding the best location gives you more power (like a fmic), but rather its purpose is to just regulate oil temps and keep them under control. if its doing that job already, then there isnt any need to move it.

^^ pricelessly, you'll prolly find the position between i.cooler and radiator is fine.

[Fujiwara]

Hmm...

no problems with cooling or oil temps.

Just thought i'd move it to save trouble later on if it does occur.

But maybe you're right.

I'll keep it there and move it if i have to.

Thanks for the advice guys!

[MANWHORE]

My favourite spot is to have it on the side. There is room on r32s and r33s to run the lines underneath the headlight and put it on the right hand side.

I prefer this, because it has its own dedicated airflow. Also, its neater, because you don't have to run the oil lines either over or under the radiator (messy)

[E33]

Just a heads up. I fitted a greddy oil cooler and relocator kit to a r32 gtr. Oil cooler between the ac condenser and intercooler. It's a bitch of a job to do. Will never do it again !.

Has anyone else got this set up ?

Have you taken your car to the track and did it keep your oil temperatures down ?

Cos if this setup can't take a track outing once in a while I will not be happy in relocating the mother