Oil Cooler Recomendations

[33drifter]

hey guys,

i have a rb25det with a few mods, (fmic- exhaust - ecu - gtrs turbo, Fuel pump, 555 injectors and a few other bits and pieces). its being tuned atm and looks like ill be making around 260rwkw, my question is do i need an oil cooler and if so what size and brands would you recomend,

any feed back would be very helpful and appreciated,

Thanks,

Damo

[thomo23]

Whatever you do dont buy a cheap e-bay one like I did with anodized hose fittings that last a couple of weeks before breaking dumping oil everywhere. Then cost a fortune to replace as they are some crazy sise. I am getting too old and CHEAP. Buy a brand name one like GREDDY and save all the hassels.

[33drifter]

thanks for the tip,

Has anyone got any comments on the just jap ones

[Simon-S14]

PM midnight Mods on ns.com, i just bought an oil filter relocator kit, thermostat, and 19 row oil cooler + all hoses, fittings and the whole lot for 400 bucks... not bad i thought, Its all name brand stuff (B&M etc) and quality.

[silver gts-t]

you wont need an oil cooer if you have no plans on hitting a track..

it will just be another thing that can go wrong.

although if u are, i have a justjap 34 row and i got some custom braided lines made up at pirtek and used a Earls billet sandwich plate.

last time i was at EC my oil temps didnt go above 120

[Simon-S14]

i chose the cooler + thermo stat as i do a hell of a lot of track drifting + circut. thermostat was a nec as i also drive on the street and its freezing here in the adelaide hills so i dont want to over cool the oil.

[BAMR33]

I agree, a thermostat is a prerequisite for an oil cooler. If you don't have one the motor will take ages to get up to operating temperature.

[33drifter]

ok thanks, so what are the brands im looking for

[BAMR33]

Get one from performancewise on this forum they look good quality and he isn't into selling crap. Or any big name jap coolers, be prepared to pay considerably more though.

[Shaun]

I heard that the Earls oil coolers are excellent. Ill be getting one of those soon.

shaun.

[Fujiwara]

i chose the cooler + thermo stat as i do a hell of a lot of track drifting + circut. thermostat was a nec as i also drive on the street and its freezing here in the adelaide hills so i dont want to over cool the oil.

How does a thermostat help to keep your oil warm?

I agree, a thermostat is a prerequisite for an oil cooler. If you don't have one the motor will take ages to get up to operating temperature.

If i have an unknown brand aftermarket radiator on my R34GTT, will the Nismo thermostat fit?

As i have an GREDDY Oil cooler as well.

[Simon-S14]

below a set temp the thermostat sends 90% of the oil back to the engine and 10% thro the cooler, Once temps start to rise then the thermostat flows oil through the cooler.

[Fujiwara]

hmm...

So if i get a NISMO thermostat, it SHOULD fit in my current radiator?

keeping in mind it's a bigger aftermarket one.

[Simon-S14]

You're way off track mate, We're talking about OIL thermostats not water thermostats, And the nismo waster thermostat should fit no worries.

[Fujiwara]

You're way off track mate, We're talking about OIL thermostats not water thermostats, And the nismo waster thermostat should fit no worries.

LOL, thought something was wrong.

I may need to source one of these then.

Wouldn't happen to have the part no. on you by any chance?