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thekid96 · 08-02-2010, 04:52 PM

Any FI guys running an oil cooler to keep those temps down? I am anticipating higher oil temps when I go TT given my driving style, just looking for feedback on who's oil cooler you have and how it works. where you are feeding it from, etc.

*radz28* · 08-02-2010, 05:18 PM

Aren't oil coolers stock, or am I missing something?...

RedJewel2SS · 08-02-2010, 05:21 PM

there is already a stock oil cooler.

but if you need better cooling, i'm interested to see if the LS9 oil cooler would fit the LS3 and if it is any better...

*radz28* · 08-02-2010, 05:21 PM

Oil coolers here, no? Look for the blue OEM oil filters and the coolers are right there - LS3 AND L99.

thekid96 · 08-02-2010, 05:43 PM

Yes, I was referring to oil cooling capacity in addition to, or replacing the stock system. My other FI car raised oil temps about 20 degrees under normal driving conditions and 75-80 degrees for hard driving which required a big oil cooler.
I saw the thermal management thread from Pedders were they mounted an oil cooler above the FMIC, just wondering if anyone has a similar cooler set-up with some miles on.

*radz28* · 08-02-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by thekid96

Yes, I was referring to oil cooling capacity in addition to, or replacing the stock system. My other FI car raised oil temps about 20 degrees under normal driving conditions and 75-80 degrees for hard driving which required a big oil cooler.
I saw the thermal management thread from Pedders were they mounted an oil cooler above the FMIC, just wondering if anyone has a similar cooler set-up with some miles on.

Gotcha'. Sorry about that

ffrcobra_65 · 08-02-2010, 06:14 PM

what other FI car do u have that oil temp raised 20º during normal driving? could it be just a 5 qt oil capacity? I have a Supercharged SS and oil temp only raised a couple of º. 8 qt oil capacity, stock oil cooler. I agree though, bigger oil cooler is added insurance in performance/endurance driving.

thekid96 · 08-02-2010, 08:02 PM

My other car is a Z06, the oil temp issues are more related to lack of air flow in the front of the car. It is a different challenge all together given the lack of space and air for a big oil cooler but has been resolved with some creative engineering and fab work. Either way, the Camaro oil temps aren't gonna go down when the turbos go on. I have seen up to 240 degrees with hard driving so I would like to install a cooler while the front end is off the car.

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

what other FI car do u have that oil temp raised 20º during normal driving? could it be just a 5 qt oil capacity? I have a Supercharged SS and oil temp only raised a couple of º. 8 qt oil capacity, stock oil cooler. I agree though, bigger oil cooler is added insurance in performance/endurance driving.

08-02-2010, 04:52 PM	#1
thekid96 Drives: Z06, 69 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orange County Posts: 197	Oil Cooler? Any FI guys running an oil cooler to keep those temps down? I am anticipating higher oil temps when I go TT given my driving style, just looking for feedback on who's oil cooler you have and how it works. where you are feeding it from, etc.

08-02-2010, 05:18 PM	#2
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,788 View My Garage	Aren't oil coolers stock, or am I missing something?... __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

08-02-2010, 05:21 PM	#3
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	there is already a stock oil cooler. but if you need better cooling, i'm interested to see if the LS9 oil cooler would fit the LS3 and if it is any better... __________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011

08-02-2010, 05:21 PM	#4
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,788 View My Garage	Oil coolers here, no? Look for the blue OEM oil filters and the coolers are right there - LS3 AND L99. Attached Images __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

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08-02-2010, 05:43 PM	#5
thekid96 Drives: Z06, 69 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orange County Posts: 197	Yes, I was referring to oil cooling capacity in addition to, or replacing the stock system. My other FI car raised oil temps about 20 degrees under normal driving conditions and 75-80 degrees for hard driving which required a big oil cooler. I saw the thermal management thread from Pedders were they mounted an oil cooler above the FMIC, just wondering if anyone has a similar cooler set-up with some miles on.

08-02-2010, 06:14 PM	#7
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	what other FI car do u have that oil temp raised 20º during normal driving? could it be just a 5 qt oil capacity? I have a Supercharged SS and oil temp only raised a couple of º. 8 qt oil capacity, stock oil cooler. I agree though, bigger oil cooler is added insurance in performance/endurance driving.