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could be, engine is an RB25, not like that should make too much difference, and the front bar is an autech copy. found i can get a well constructed & very good quality custom kit with end tanks (like HPI kits) for a good price, so thought i might pursue that option.

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i installed a R32 GTST GREX 10 row cooler kit. Its mint. It doesnt have remote filter or thermostat but I dont think the oil filter position is that difficult to get to on the RB20. I orignally installed the cooler where the Aircon Receiver Dryer was as I didnt want to hit the cooler when drifting, but Ive since had to relocate it to the wheel arch as I put my aircon back in. You can just see it here near the drivers side headlight.

http://www.sido-takushi.com/events/collie/...04/DSC08669.jpg

http://www.sido-takushi.com/events/collie/...04/DSC08725.jpg (sexy man!)

I purchased extra braided line so that I could put the cooler where I wanted though. Total cost $800 all brand new. Definately worth it. I also have a HKS oil pressure guage and soon a HKS temp gauge on the spin on adaptor.

JK

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I will be installing my new Just Jap 25 row oil cooler into the front guard position, which seems to be the most common...

I have a stock front bar, so here's hoping all goes well and I will update with pics and possibly a tech article if it's called for??

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i installed a R32 GTST GREX 10 row cooler kit. Its mint. It doesnt have remote filter or thermostat but I dont think the oil filter position is that difficult to get to on the RB20. I orignally installed the cooler where the Aircon Receiver Dryer was as I didnt want to hit the cooler when drifting, but Ive since had to relocate it to the wheel arch as I put my aircon back in. You can just see it here near the drivers side headlight.

http://www.sido-takushi.com/events/collie/...04/DSC08669.jpg

http://www.sido-takushi.com/events/collie/...04/DSC08725.jpg (sexy man!)

I purchased extra braided line so that I could put the cooler where I wanted though. Total cost $800 all brand new. Definately worth it. I also have a HKS oil pressure guage and soon a HKS temp gauge on the spin on adaptor.

JK

Yeh Brand name for sure. Going to get a full kit off yahoo (EVENTUALLY) ~$700

ie: http://page14.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/s28157272

Edit: Does include thermostat. :P

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you cant use a thermostat on the just jap ones. Correct ?

All oil coolers can use a thermostat... You simply need to purchase one if it's not supplied. All it really is, is a temp sensor and a couple of valves. If temp = x or >x degrees then open (varies on temp of oil to allow y amount of flow through to the cooler), If temp = <x degrees then bypass cooler (NOTE: this is not a 100% bypass cooler as usually somewhere in the region of 90% of the oil bypasses the cooler, but the remaining percentage flows to the cooler to keep total system pressure)... But anywho... answer is No, not correct. Cut braided lines insert thermostat (in-line) and enjoy keeping your oil at operating temps. :cool:

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All oil coolers can use a thermostat... You simply need to purchase one if it's not supplied. All it really is, is a temp sensor and a couple of valves. If temp = x or >x degrees then open (varies on temp of oil to allow y amount of flow through to the cooler), If temp = <x degrees then bypass cooler (NOTE: this is not a 100% bypass cooler as usually somewhere in the region of 90% of the oil bypasses the cooler, but the remaining percentage flows to the cooler to keep total system pressure)... But anywho... answer is No, not correct. Cut braided lines insert thermostat (in-line) and enjoy keeping your oil at operating temps. :laugh:

According to Gr33dy on here that sells them they cannot use thermostats :cool:

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According to Gr33dy on here that sells them they cannot use thermostats :(

Hmm, I read his post (for sale Oil Coolers thread), and he says that they are "not setup for use with thermostat".

Basically sounds like to me, that you will need to purchase a thermostat from another source and figure out how to fit it yourself if you want to use one... ??? :) I will still be fitting mine up with a thermostat and I will even take a pic when it works. :happy:

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Hmm, I read his post (for sale Oil Coolers thread), and he says that they are "not setup for use with thermostat".

Basically sounds like to me, that you will need to purchase a thermostat from another source and figure out how to fit it yourself if you want to use one... ??? :) I will still be fitting mine up with a thermostat and I will even take a pic when it works. :(

*Mr Burns fingers* Excellent....

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