RB30/26 oil cooler kits - direct to block

[tommytomatoes]

Hey guys, looking at the many HKS, HPI and Trust oil cooler setups. It appears they attach on top of the stock RB26 cooler setups, Im looking for one to completely bypass all that and go direct to the block.

 

Requirements:

1) Has provision for v-cam/both OEM oil sensors. Hopefully these are located after the oil has passed through the oil filter. HKS requires oil line location after filter or adding screen mesh in line.

2) The filter can be stacked on top of plate or relocated.

3) Is thermostat equipped.

 

Am I overthinking this? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

 

[GTSBoy]

Um, what?  Take off the RB26 oil heat exchanger and replace with an RB30 oil filter stud.  Same as it's always been.  Sensor ports and supplies for V-Cam etc are simply a matter of making do with what is on the sandwich plate and using a T or 2 if needed.

[tommytomatoes]

Sorry to be clear, I am putting this on an RB30 block.

I am transferring some things from the 26, already have the stud in the 30 block.

[GTSBoy]

Then charge right ahead.  Just put the sandwich plate directly onto the block.