05-18-2015, 10:07 AM | #295 |
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Sounds good to me. Let me know what oil cooler you go with. I need one too. My oil temp was a bit north of where I'd like to see it.
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05-18-2015, 10:16 AM | #296 |
I know it will be a setrab unit with the lingenfelter adapter, but not sure what size yet. All in all it will probably set me back about 800-1k, but much cheaper than a blown motor!
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05-18-2015, 11:27 AM | #297 |
I used a setrab cost 600 but my oil doesn't go above 245 I can give you a hand with install
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05-18-2015, 11:34 AM | #298 |
Which one did you go with? I was thinking the 25 or 34 row series 9 cooler would be sufficient.
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05-18-2015, 12:48 PM | #299 |
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I'm listening with great interest.
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05-18-2015, 06:44 PM | #300 |
Setrab series 1 72 row cooler with a doug rippie motorsport adapter with no tstat. -10 line and 4 90 aeroquip fittings also added two quarts of oil capacity. Link to the cooler:
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05-19-2015, 07:04 AM | #301 |
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i went with the 60 row, series 1 setrab with 10AN hoses, also ran a max of 245F with the 90F ambient temps on Sat.
to be truthful, i went with the 60 to save some $ over the 72 row. i have the thermostat adapter because i run up north in the winter. it is a straight forward install
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05-19-2015, 07:59 AM | #303 |
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I can't help but wonder if I really need the biggest, baddest oil cooler they have. I've been to the track a total of 4 times. I'd like to do more but I'm not sure I can afford to. I'd like to find a happy medium. I added it all up and for the 72 row we're talking about $1100 bucks. I looked up the 60 this morning and it was actually $1 more expensive! WTF over?
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http://www.improvedracing.com/setrab-oil-coolers/setrab-60-row-series-oil-cooler-p-258.html I agree with you though, I think a smaller cooler could be sufficient. If you look at the chart on the setrab site the btu/hr for the series 1 72 row is 40-60k. Other ones in a similar range are the 6 series 34 row and 9 series 25 row. The other thing to consider is dimensions. I like the dimensions of the 72 row as it should fit nicely in the lower grill area, but I don't think I can justify $600 for just the cooler. Here is the link to that chart for your reference: http://www.setrabusa.com/products/oi...ine/index.html
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05-19-2015, 10:44 AM | #305 |
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I just made an executive decision to table the oil cooler for a little bit. I stopped into Texas-Speed's shop this morning and picked up a new set of 2" Polished SS headers with high flow cats, MSD plug wires, NGK plugs, and the oh so important T-shirt. I'm going to try and do a DIY type thing for 1LE cars. Should be interesting since they told me the steering shaft "may" present a small issue but I should be able to deal with it. Shall see. Wish me luck.
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You ever figure out what that clicking noise is from? End links?
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05-20-2015, 05:43 PM | #308 |
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We'll, the headers are in and my alive! Those things are frigging awesome! I wish I had them on the car before the track day. I can't get the clamps on the collector end of the high flow cats to seal on either side so I need to either buy a TIG welder or find someone to pay to do it. It's harder than I thought to find someone to do it. Seems like TIG'ing is a fine art that not too many people can do. I can but I don't have a welder. Anyway, a huge thank you to those of you which recommended Texas Speed headers. I went with the 2" primary tubes, they're the only ones they had in stock. AWESOME!
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