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I have checked a lot of the previous threads regards remote oil coolers but I can't seem to find anyone speaking of specific brands. I have an R33 GTR which I take onto the track when I can, and oil temp is the main bugbear. I am looking to fit a remote oil cooler, but am just wondering if I can get some feedback as to which ones are the best. Thanks

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OK.... oil cooler... hmmmm.... first look at Earls .... on http://members.ozemail.com.au/~earls/oil_cool.htm

This will give you enough of information as they use air plan material....

Second look for Trust or HKS or ARC,,, One of the best brand you can use.

Anyway i am selling my trust oil cooler.... its only 10 row.. which is a small one but then again, it all depent on ur application of how u use ur car..... if u dont race 8 to 10 lap continue non stop then the 10 row should be fine else u need to get a bigger one... but then again it also depent on how hard u push ur engine.

Note the bigger ur oil cooler the more oil u require as u service ur car... 10 row is about 1L...

Serck, Earls, Setrab, Perma-Cool, Oxford coolers are all good brands, proven in NASCAR, WRC, F1 etc. Don't get ripped paying ridiculous $$$ for Jap brand name coolers. Be sure to fit a mechanical thermostat, or your oil will take ages to get up to temp, doing more damage than good.

Braided lines are a waste of $$ and illegal (if not ADR'ed).

The sandwich plate you can get from Lynx for AUD$59. Ford & Chrysler use the same 1/4"x 16 thread as RB's. It can be tapped to accept gauge sensors for next-to-nothing.

All up about $400-500 for all new parts.

Ummmkay ?

i used an oil cooler from a 5 series BMW, around the same size as an rx7 cooler.. only cost me $50 but the support equiptment cost around $500 - lines, connections, remote oil filter, inline thermostat, sandwich plate..

pics of cooler

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/at...achmentid=13692

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/at...achmentid=13691

could do it cheaper without using same lines amd remote kits..

also depends on where you mount them on how well they work etc

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...Braided lines are a waste of $$ and illegal (if not ADR'ed).  

Hadnt heard that before, ive heard that about brake lines, but never just general lines for coolant, fuel or oil.

Im not running a thermostat, looking at australian climates i cant see it being a biggie, just extra expense of the thermostat and extra fitting required to plumb it up.

Id say go as big as you can fit in the drivers guard, and try and avoid mounting behind the intercooler but before the radiator... you can get a 19 row Serck cooler for around $250-$300.

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