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DarkMaro1le · 07-31-2019, 03:38 PM

I am getting ready for a couple events in the next couple months. I was doing some trial runs around town. Noticed my oil temp getting up to 227. Have not really noticed that before but i see now that it gets up there after a bit of getting on it. If im hitting those temps around town i imagine on the course its gonna get a little higher than that.

Has anyone added an oil cooler for doing their auto-x or road course events?
Any certain company that stands out more than others?

Thanks for any advice

PapaKlutch · 07-31-2019, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkMaro1le

I am getting ready for a couple events in the next couple months. I was doing some trial runs around town. Noticed my oil temp getting up to 227. Have not really noticed that before but i see now that it gets up there after a bit of getting on it. If im hitting those temps around town i imagine on the course its gonna get a little higher than that.

Has anyone added an oil cooler for doing their auto-x or road course events?
Any certain company that stands out more than others?

Thanks for any advice

I don't run one. but I have a few friends who run the Mishimoto set up for our cars. And, all of them have praised it.

https://www.mishimoto.com/chevrolet-...2010-2015.html

shibbs · 07-31-2019, 04:07 PM

If you're going by the gauge in the DIC, that's not an actual temp reading. It's calculated by the ECU.

Coz3z3 · 07-31-2019, 04:53 PM

I will probably add one over this winter but I was down in Vegas at their road course and it got to about 270. The DIC says so anyways, after being that high I got a little worried but read it was ok and that it was actually calculated

bkevind · 07-31-2019, 05:24 PM

I installed the Mishimoto oil cooler. I didn't measure before/after, I did it for peace of mind, I'm a track day guy.

Ran great no issues with excessive temps. Swapping engines now, will put it to the test for sure soon.

DarkMaro1le · 07-31-2019, 10:19 PM

Thanks guys! Ill look into the oil cooler. I have a track day in palm beach and the temps here in FL have been super hot. I am not too happy with the temps getting high as they are so for peace of mind i think ill do it.

Would also like to know of anyone else that has installed it and noticed a decent drop on lower temp kept at rate.
Appreciate it guys thanks again

olblue75 · 07-31-2019, 11:53 PM

I built mine through Improved Racing about 100 bucks cheaper than the Mishimoto Kit.

SS Performance · 08-01-2019, 04:32 PM

I have the Mishimoto, I like it fine. The only issues I had are the oil filter sits lower than the frame rail now and one of the banjo bolts loosened up and had to be retightened.

DarkMaro1le · 08-02-2019, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Performance

I have the Mishimoto, I like it fine. The only issues I had are the oil filter sits lower than the frame rail now and one of the banjo bolts loosened up and had to be retightened.

Is that standard on their kit to sit that low? I will be lowering the car for my October event, wouldn't want to risk whacking the filter off by chance.

gtstorey · 08-02-2019, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkMaro1le

Is that standard on their kit to sit that low? I will be lowering the car for my October event, wouldn't want to risk whacking the filter off by chance.

It looks like the kit uses a sandwich adaptor which lowers the filter by the thickness of the adaptor.

DarkMaro1le · 08-02-2019, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

It looks like the kit uses a sandwich adaptor which lowers the filter by the thickness of the adaptor.

Ah ok i see. So if anything i could add a relocate kit and just move it back up.
Which i haven't heard that it does sit too low and i cant imagine ill be the only lowered 1le with the kit on.

Thanks again guys!

olblue75 · 08-04-2019, 12:56 AM

Remove the oil cooler adapter and use the thermostatic block from Improved Racing, so there's no worry about lowering you filter.

hammdo · 08-04-2019, 12:47 PM

I have the Mishimoto kit and have not had an issue while road racing. I do have a belly pan and so far, just fine. I will say the cooler may be too small if you race a lot in hot weather or, have stacked coolers (like I do). I’m upgrading the cooler core with an Earls 42 row extra wide cooler.

Another option is a remote filter...

-Don

DarkMaro1le · 08-05-2019, 04:16 PM

Thanks ! I’ll do most of my events in hotter weather so looks like I’ll have to upgrade the cooler too.

Appreciate the help!

07-31-2019, 03:38 PM	#1
DarkMaro1le Drives: Chevy Camaro ss 1le Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 33 View My Garage	Anyone running an oil cooler on their 1LE? I am getting ready for a couple events in the next couple months. I was doing some trial runs around town. Noticed my oil temp getting up to 227. Have not really noticed that before but i see now that it gets up there after a bit of getting on it. If im hitting those temps around town i imagine on the course its gonna get a little higher than that. Has anyone added an oil cooler for doing their auto-x or road course events? Any certain company that stands out more than others? Thanks for any advice

07-31-2019, 05:24 PM	#5
bkevind Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 555 View My Garage	I installed the Mishimoto oil cooler. I didn't measure before/after, I did it for peace of mind, I'm a track day guy. Ran great no issues with excessive temps. Swapping engines now, will put it to the test for sure soon. __________________ 468, Mishimoto rad + oil cooler, TSP LTH MCS 2WNR CTSV/ZL1 front calipers/rotors + G-Loc Forgestar CF-5 19x11

07-31-2019, 11:53 PM	#7
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,155	I built mine through Improved Racing about 100 bucks cheaper than the Mishimoto Kit. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

08-01-2019, 04:32 PM	#8
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	I have the Mishimoto, I like it fine. The only issues I had are the oil filter sits lower than the frame rail now and one of the banjo bolts loosened up and had to be retightened. __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

08-04-2019, 12:56 AM	#12
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,155	Remove the oil cooler adapter and use the thermostatic block from Improved Racing, so there's no worry about lowering you filter. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

07-31-2019, 04:53 PM	#4
Coz3z3 Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2015 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Nevada Posts: 647	I will probably add one over this winter but I was down in Vegas at their road course and it got to about 270. The DIC says so anyways, after being that high I got a little worried but read it was ok and that it was actually calculated

07-31-2019, 10:19 PM	#6
DarkMaro1le Drives: Chevy Camaro ss 1le Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 33 View My Garage	Thanks guys! Ill look into the oil cooler. I have a track day in palm beach and the temps here in FL have been super hot. I am not too happy with the temps getting high as they are so for peace of mind i think ill do it. Would also like to know of anyone else that has installed it and noticed a decent drop on lower temp kept at rate. Appreciate it guys thanks again

08-04-2019, 12:47 PM	#13
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	I have the Mishimoto kit and have not had an issue while road racing. I do have a belly pan and so far, just fine. I will say the cooler may be too small if you race a lot in hot weather or, have stacked coolers (like I do). I’m upgrading the cooler core with an Earls 42 row extra wide cooler. Another option is a remote filter... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

08-05-2019, 04:16 PM	#14
DarkMaro1le Drives: Chevy Camaro ss 1le Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 33 View My Garage	Thanks ! I’ll do most of my events in hotter weather so looks like I’ll have to upgrade the cooler too. Appreciate the help! __________________ 2015 1LE Airaid mxp CAI, GMPP x-pipe, Long Tubes, Glass pack Muffler delete, 93 tune IG @Chasetheyeti @finallap_media