Oil Cooler With Thermostat And Relocation Kit

[big fat paulie]

Hi team. Few questions.

I have already a few parts from an old car.

http://www.frsport.c...ts_p_15182.html

http://www.frsport.c...at_p_12814.html

and some lines.

Now i have the R33.

What is the part that i need to go on the engine block where the filter would normally sit?

On the sr I had this:

http://www.frsport.c...ors_p_2572.html

but cant seem to find a similar item for the RB.

Is there a similar item or a screw on type i can use?

guys. As per my above post.

Is this the part that will screw on to the block so i can then run the rest of my existing oil cooler/relocation set up?

http://www.rhdjapan....er-type-f-26621

As you can see it says there are different centre bolts and what not.

"center bolt, side union, 1/8 plug union x2, and a 60mm diameter O-ring. There are many sizes so please choose the one that best fits your vehicle and specify upon purchase"

Or do i need the 62mm one?

http://www.rhdjapan.com/trust-greddy-engine-oil-block-adapter-type-b-62mm-26817

What part number would i need for my R33 GTsT?

Thanks.

Edited January 9, 2012 by big fat paulie

[blk94r33]

guys. As per my above post.

Is this the part that will screw on to the block so i can then run the rest of my existing oil cooler/relocation set up?

http://www.rhdjapan....er-type-f-26621

As you can see it says there are different centre bolts and what not.

"center bolt, side union, 1/8 plug union x2, and a 60mm diameter O-ring. There are many sizes so please choose the one that best fits your vehicle and specify upon purchase"

Or do i need the 62mm one?

http://www.rhdjapan....pe-b-62mm-26817

What part number would i need for my R33 GTsT?

Thanks.

Hey mate.

The stock oil filter thread for RB25 is 3/4X16 UNF, the seal diameter is 63mm, (off the measurements of a Z145A):

http://www.rycofilte...l+GQ/part/Z145A

The differing end parts in that link are the size of the holes for the lines to run off, ie. if you have -10AN lines, buy an adapter to accept -10AN lines, based on this you'd want part no.

12401131, only problem is that the seals 3mm smaller. I haven't had my oil filter off in a while so can't say if this would seal properly, so long as there's a machined flat surface 1.5 mm in from where the filter seal sits, that adapter would be fine.

Hope that helps.

EDIT: Yes, the 62mm item would be best as .5mm smaller seal each side shouldn't affect anything.

Edited January 9, 2012 by blk94r33

[big fat paulie]

Thanks heaps. I just ordered the 62mm one.

[R33 Sleeper]

Well if you want a good priced, quality oil cooler with a thermostat get the driftworks one then that leaves you with just a relocation plate and another line made which I think would be your cheapest option even say you got the driftworks oil cooler with thermostat which I think from memory is 2-300 then you can buy the jjr relocation kit you have linked for another 200 and you have all the plates and lines you need with one block plate leftover.

Has anyone had or know any one with experience with these Driftworks kits?

http://www.driftworks.com/shop/driftworks-ultimate-oil-filter-relocation-and-cooler-kit-rb25det-37677.html

Im in the hunt for a kit aswell, these Driftworks kits seem to be pretty good quality but cant find any reviews...

[boostn0199]

Has anyone had or know any one with experience with these Driftworks kits?

http://www.driftworks.com/shop/driftworks-ultimate-oil-filter-relocation-and-cooler-kit-rb25det-

37677.html

There not china spec if thats what you want to know so you wont have problems with leaky fittings or anything. But in saying that i got a jjr oil cooler kit and cant fault it and really keeps temps down.

Im in the hunt for a kit aswell, these Driftworks kits seem to be pretty good quality but cant find any reviews...

[gotRICE?]

I found it was far cheaper to piece it together myself.

If you can be bothered. Figure out where you want the core, and work out the fittings you need.

That driftworks one looks good, but at 450pounds, its close to 1k delivered! Better off getting a car specific Jap branded one wouldnt you?

Edited January 20, 2012 by gotRICE?

[Marcus89]

I just looked at the hel kit with thermostatic sanga plate. buy from hel uk site 460 AUD including postage. whole kit for r33 gts/r.

I bought one, i currently have a chinese cooler that never let me down... but i want thermostat now because i scrapped the factory oil heater

Note postage is 5 days tops... Hel australia want 700+++.........

Cant go wrong imho...

Where did you find this sounds perfect to me. I have tried looking around an the HEL websites only have motorbike related oil cooler kits?

[R33 Sleeper]

I found it was far cheaper to piece it together myself.

If you can be bothered. Figure out where you want the core, and work out the fittings you need.

That driftworks one looks good, but at 450pounds, its close to 1k delivered! Better off getting a car specific Jap branded one wouldnt you?

It works out to be $756.88 AUS delivered which is still a fair bit less then the Jap ones i have seen and it is a specific kit for the r33, still shopping around atm though , if i can find a good quality jap cooler kit for around the same dough ill no doubt buy it.

[KiwiRS4T]

I have a cheap Chinese sandwich plate and oil filter holder, an Earls thermostat and a Mocal cooler

[blk94r33]

Ended up getting a basic cooler kit and the Greddy thermostat and relocator.

Quick question, on the picture below, what is the gold-colored bung directly opposite the "from engine" fitting? Could an oil temp gauge be fitted in there with the right adapter? I know the 1/8 NPT on next to it is designed for a gauge.

Looking at the plate I have, he bung mentioned goes into the gallery for the oil filter center/return (if that makes sense) before it goes over the thermostat. Is it simply a machining hole etc?

http://i2.frsimg.com/images/detailed_images/Greddy_12401114_01b.jpg

[andyseven]

Yeah the little grub screw on the very end is a 1/8 pressure or temp sensor point.

The big gold one is the same but you need to use this adapter to convert to 1/8.

http://www.frsport.com/Greddy-16400720-M18-Thread-1-8-NPT-Sensor-Gauge-Adapter_p_16528.html

[blk94r33]

Yeah the little grub screw on the very end is a 1/8 pressure or temp sensor point.

The big gold one is the same but you need to use this adapter to convert to 1/8.

http://www.frsport.c...er_p_16528.html

Cheers!

I knew about the 1/8 item, but there's no mention in any of the ads etc about the -10 fitting (just tried it with one of the others for the lines)

I'd imagine so long as the sensor doesn't interfere with oil flow it wouldn't affect it...

[abr33]

Where did you find this sounds perfect to me. I have tried looking around an the HEL websites only have motorbike related oil cooler kits?

Sorry man, didnt read this post again. Go to http://www.helcarkits.co.uk/

Pay with paypal. I retract about 5 days postage though lol im still waiting as customs knocked it back the first time

[CrimsonLey]

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[KiwiRS4T]

I have all the gear - sandwich plate, relocating plate. thermostat, cooler - no one has mentioned a non-return valve. Do people use these? If your components are all above the level of the sandwich plate I presume all the oil (except that in the cooler depending on its orientation) will drain back to the sump when the motor is switched off. Is this not an issue?

[Roy]

If you are trying to save dollars then personally I would dump the idea of running a thermostat. Nowhere in Aus is cold enough to justify needing one. Especially since most of us will idle the car for 30seconds and drive the car lightly for the first few minutes which means low road speed and bugger all airflow through the cooler.

I have run without an oil cooler for 11 years on my R32 and no stress. I live on the East cost including areas like Richmond NSW and CBD Melbourne.

[gotRICE?]

I'm the same. but I left the oil water cooler in. so if God forbid the oil got a couple of degrees colder than "optimum" the warmer warms it up.

Oil still works when us cool. And it will never get so cold as to be bad. Not possible.

[KiwiRS4T]

If you are trying to save dollars then personally I would dump the idea of running a thermostat. Nowhere in Aus is cold enough to justify needing one. Especially since most of us will idle the car for 30seconds and drive the car lightly for the first few minutes which means low road speed and bugger all airflow through the cooler.

I have run without an oil cooler for 11 years on my R32 and no stress. I live on the East cost including areas like Richmond NSW and CBD Melbourne.

Im not trying to save dollars as I already have all the gear - my question was do people fit a non-return valve to their oil cooler and/or filter relocation kits?

And on the question of running a thermostat - the theory is that you use a grade of oil that is suitable for the 95% of the time that a mainly street car like mine is doing daily duties but the thermostat opens the cooler when hammering it on the track - very little to do with ambient temps.

[blk94r33]

All parts are now in the car and operating! No leaks etc and will post up a few photos sometime this week.

[blk94r33]

And by this week, i meant a few months. Coolers been on the car and operational for 6+ months now and had no problems. From memory it worked out around the $650 mark delivered for the cooler kit with lines, core and take-off, and the Greddy relocation plate.