Removing Rb26 Oil To Water Heat Exchanger Stuff.

[Chris Wilson]

I am thinking of removing the oil to water heat exchanger stuff on my new RB26 N1 block. I would make an 18 mm to 3/4 UNF male to male adaptor for the block and bolt on a thermostatically valved oil cooler sandwich plate direct to the block where the heat exchanger elbow normally sits. The oil filter would then screw straight on the adaptor. What I would lose are the bypass spring loaded ball valves that allow oil to bypass the filter if it gets blocked , or can't take full flow cold oil, (which are in the stock elbow). I am running a Tomei oil pump, will this be an issue? has anyone done this to tidy up the block and unload the water coolant system from dealing with engine oil temperature reduction? Engine is track use only, and will be properly warmed up, with regular oil changes. Thanks

[tacker]

i have removed it and installed a remote filter as well

[Swiper the Fox]

i have removed it and installed a remote filter as well

same...i simply used a RB20 oil mount in its place...easy

[Angus Smart]

Yeah i also just removed mine too, the greddy oil relocator mounts in the empty spot, and all i did was get a double ended adapter similar to the single ended stainless one that came off

[adamsrotor]

yeah same here i just bought the male to male adapter for a rb30 from nissan. about $8 trade. then bolted the plate on.

[T04GTR]

yep. but dont forget to use a toyota (z418) or any filter with a relief valve in it as the block hasnt got one.... unless you get one of a 20 or 30..

one of a stagea is angles abit better for the front diff.