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I have an R34 GTT which I do a lot of SuperSprints in and the oil temp (off the standard gauge) regularly reaches 130+ degrees - I slow down then!!. I have searched for answers to my questions on these forums but haven't been able to find them, so I am hoping you guys can help me out.

What is a good, reliable (no leaks!) brand of oil cooler to use on my GTT that doesn't cost the earth? I would also like to retain my factory oil temp gauge. Is this possible with an aftermarket oil cooler kit? Remote filter relocation doesn't bother me but I'm not sure whether all the kits have this feature or not?

Any advice is greatly appreciated, as I would like for my engine to survive! Thanks.

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mine would hit half way on the gauge just driving around after I put the new turbo on

I put the new oil cooler on and it sits around 85 to 90 now

I havent really given it a good floggingyet so i dont know what the oil temp goes up to now

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You wont find a Jap brand which leaks.. Unless its been forced too.

Get one with a thermostat which activates and begins oil flow.. will work better for driving around off boost in winter and track days you wont have a problem. This will stop destroying your oil 130degrees is were it begins to break down. Also the thermostat will prevent cooling the oil to much for good engine lube.

I did some research awhile ago and found that the best option was a HKS type S (or R very similar I believe it comes with a oil filter relocator, which is really only needed on a GTR.) or Greddy/trust option. Ranging from $500-700 cheap in comparison to the $400 rip off ones.. a few hundred more $50 in postage nets you a headache free option.

Most other people get a cheapo oil cooler and get earl fittings etc and braided lines which are from what I hear good quality.

This is as much as I know..

Oh im sure you can keep the stock gauge but not sure.. Honestly it does not give the most acurate reading however, in particular flow presure gauge.

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What is a good, reliable (no leaks!) brand of oil cooler to use on my GTT that doesn't cost the earth?

The two apposing attributes :P

If you don't want to mess around, most ppl go the Trust ones. Cooler, remote, oilstat.

If you don't mind plugging a leak or three, use the China ones (they all look the same)

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check out B&M & permacool.

theyre made in the US and alot of the drag cars over there use them.

a ex sponsor on ns.com (midnightmods) use to piece to gether a remote oil cooler kit (doesn't use braided lines tho) with inline thermostat and worked a treat without any dramas.

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You wont find a Jap brand which leaks.. Unless its been forced too.

Get one with a thermostat which activates and begins oil flow.. will work better for driving around off boost in winter and track days you wont have a problem. This will stop destroying your oil 130degrees is were it begins to break down. Also the thermostat will prevent cooling the oil to much for good engine lube.

I did some research awhile ago and found that the best option was a HKS type S (or R very similar I believe it comes with a oil filter relocator, which is really only needed on a GTR.) or Greddy/trust option. Ranging from $500-700 cheap in comparison to the $400 rip off ones.. a few hundred more $50 in postage nets you a headache free option.

Most other people get a cheapo oil cooler and get earl fittings etc and braided lines which are from what I hear good quality.

This is as much as I know..

Oh im sure you can keep the stock gauge but not sure.. Honestly it does not give the most acurate reading however, in particular flow presure gauge.

THANKYOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR INFO DECIM8 - IT BASICALLY ANSWERS ALL MY QUESTIONS! I WILL LOOK INTO PURCHASING ONE OF THE ABOVEMENTIONED COOLERS. I REALLY DIDN'T WANT TO GO ANYWHERE NEAR THE CHINESE CRAP! ANY IDEAS AS TO WHERE I WOULD BUY A HKS COOLER FROM? Edited by yld34t
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Have a look at how frustrated i got when i was chasing oil leaks with my Just Jap kit.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/fi...t-p3955122.html

There kits are only good when you put all the fittings into a lave and machine them down to a flat surface and use copper washers to seal NOT THE SILLY ASS GHEY O RINGS THAT THEY USE THAT LEAK IN 5 MINUTES!!! GRRRRR!!!!!!!

I wanted to burn the car i was that pissed off. even thinking about it now... i should have spent the extra $500 and got a decent kit.

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