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hey all, just wondering r33gtr rb26, 380oddrwkw, little bit of 1/4 mile work, running max 18psi, all standard oil set up (factory pump/no aftermarket sump baffles etc, head restrictors) should i think about getting a aftermarket oil cooler?

cheers robbie

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Would not hurt but I see having an oil cooler will be more beneficial on a circut / drift car.

Oil cooler will just keep your oil at a lower temp so the engine will still run a lot smoother.

If you are just doing 1/4 mile work, you won't be on the track for long so there is kinda no point but if you are performing multiple drag races in one day its probley not a bad idea either IMO.

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and a good oil pump so the gears don't break :thumbsup:

hmmm yeah i no, it kinds sucks getting all the turbo work done, wasnt really told i should upgrade all my oil systems, well hope the engine holds till at least a year after my baby is born :blush: ha

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Fit the oil cooler when the oil starts getting too hot :D ...or taking a long time to dissipate after WOT.

I found a BNR32 needs to be peddled pretty hard on the street to upset oil temps.

cool, thanks, was driving up a mountain (about 10 mins) and oil temp got to about 120deg, wasnt using much boost, hate to think how hot it would have got if boosting.......

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120 degrees is defintely getting on the hot side.....

If you want one and have to dollars, the setups with a thermostat are the ones to go for. It lets the engine oil get up to operating temp and then keeps it there...

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120! Thats really quite hot...!

You dont have to have one with a thermostat, theyre often overpriced and hard to find.

The Just Jap kits are awesome, ive had one with a remote mount for a couple of years now and it does a great job. Street, track, even on a 30 degree day at winton it kept temps reasonable. And even though it doesnt have a thermostat, its doesnt over-cool the oil.

For $460 you cant go wrong.

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I managed to cook the oil in mine after a drive in the hills on a summers day. If you are only using the car for 1/4 mile action or a short drive every now and again I wouldn't bother. If you plan on doing track days or some extended spirited driving I'd recommend you get one.

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Adding an oil cooler also increases oil capacity which is never a bad thing. Especially when you dont have any other oil control mods to limit cylinder head lubrication or return. An oil cooler is an important part to any modified/hard driven car whether it be used for street, track or drags. Also in australia with our climate a thermostat for your oil isnt completely necessary as its rarely cold enough to need it.

Good luck,

Deren

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