joshuaho96 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 43 minutes ago, soviet_merlin said: For the mechanically challenged: How can one tell whether there still is a water/oil heat exchanger on the car or not? Asking for a friend What does it look like and where does it live on an rb25? Look for this round thing stuck to your oil filter housing with two coolant hoses coming off of it. Basically every modern remotely high performance engine uses one to help regulate oil temps 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSBoy Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 1 hour ago, YD34GTT said: in terms of fan I'm just changing my standard clutch fan to the GKTECH clutch fan which fits on OEM shroud Why do people keep thinking that this is a good idea? Bad idea. bad! 4 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YD34GTT Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 12 minutes ago, GTSBoy said: Why do people keep thinking that this is a good idea? Bad idea. bad! As opposed to what's the better idea? The oem 20 yr old fan is cracked loll Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray_Calavera Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, YD34GTT said: As opposed to what's the better idea? The oem 20 yr old fan is cracked loll Mine did that too. I replaced it with a non-cracked oem fan. Works well. 3 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YD34GTT Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, Murray_Calavera said: Mine did that too. I replaced it with a non-cracked oem fan. Works well. Yeah but at the same price the gktech is apparently 15% bigger in diameter and advertised to pull out 40% more air on rbs so went with that, Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray_Calavera Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 1 minute ago, YD34GTT said: Yeah but at the same price the gktech is apparently 15% bigger in diameter and advertised to pull out 40% more air on rbs so went with that, Well, if you've already got it then see how it goes for your use case. We can all pretty much confirm it's not as good as the stock fan, all we can hope now is that it is good enough for how you will personally use the car. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dose Pipe Sutututu Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 44 minutes ago, YD34GTT said: apparently ... A brand new OEM one isn't that expensive. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSBoy Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 OEM fan every day of the year. I like GKTech's stuff. I have no respect for that fan. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YD34GTT Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 9 hours ago, Dose Pipe Sutututu said: Also why not G35-900? Get a good thermostat, and don't skimp on the cooler. Get either Setrab or Earls or Mocal or PWR etc. Avoid the eBay looking one with great marketing and big branding. You know which one. Excuse the mechanical ignorance but regarding the thermostat are you saying replace the oem one for a better one? Do.you have any recommendations? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSBoy Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, YD34GTT said: Excuse the mechanical ignorance but regarding the thermostat are you saying replace the oem one for a better one? Do.you have any recommendations? He was talking about the thermostat in the oil cooler circuit. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YD34GTT Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, GTSBoy said: He was talking about the thermostat in the oil cooler circuit. OK sweet I think I'm going to go for this one here with PWR oil cooler, taarks oil block and greddy oil filter relocation with built in thermostat https://www.jdmgarage.com.au/shop/engine/cooling/oil-coolers/rb-oil-cooler-and-relocation-kit-v3-rb20-rb25-rb26-greddy-pwr-taarks/ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray_Calavera Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 1 hour ago, YD34GTT said: OK sweet I think I'm going to go for this one here with PWR oil cooler, taarks oil block and greddy oil filter relocation with built in thermostat https://www.jdmgarage.com.au/shop/engine/cooling/oil-coolers/rb-oil-cooler-and-relocation-kit-v3-rb20-rb25-rb26-greddy-pwr-taarks/ Why do you want to get rid of your oil warmer/cooler in a street car? 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YD34GTT Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 4 hours ago, Murray_Calavera said: Why do you want to get rid of your oil warmer/cooler in a street car? Well after the comments in the thread i did mention that I'll be looking to track the car maybe couple times a year, so everyone is recommending an oil cooler hahaha now your comment got me confused 😅 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray_Calavera Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 2 hours ago, YD34GTT said: Well after the comments in the thread i did mention that I'll be looking to track the car maybe couple times a year, so everyone is recommending an oil cooler hahaha now your comment got me confused 😅 Oh my bad. What I mean is, you can have an oil cooler and keep the factory oil cooler/warmer. The factory oil cooler/warmer will help bring your oil temps up after a cold start. The Taarks oil block deletes the factory cooler/warmer. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray_Calavera Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 I haven't checked to see if these fit your 34gtt, these are just an example of what you'd use if you want to keep your factory cool/warmer. https://www.carmodsaustralia.com.au/oil-sandwich-plate-thermostatic.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwocShBhCOARIsAFVYq0hIlVu5UWwYaV7hFCYJPSO3kPickUhDLNGOwigYNyYZUgCw5kas5eYaAs6_EALw_wcB https://justjap.com/products/hpi-oil-filter-sandwich-plate-attachment-universal-m20-p1-5?currency=AUD Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dose Pipe Sutututu Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 35 minutes ago, Murray_Calavera said: What I mean is, you can have an oil cooler and keep the factory oil cooler/warmer. This is a wise suggestion for a predominantly street/roll/drag car Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YD34GTT Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Murray_Calavera said: I haven't checked to see if these fit your 34gtt, these are just an example of what you'd use if you want to keep your factory cool/warmer. https://www.carmodsaustralia.com.au/oil-sandwich-plate-thermostatic.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwocShBhCOARIsAFVYq0hIlVu5UWwYaV7hFCYJPSO3kPickUhDLNGOwigYNyYZUgCw5kas5eYaAs6_EALw_wcB https://justjap.com/products/hpi-oil-filter-sandwich-plate-attachment-universal-m20-p1-5?currency=AUD Ahhhh ok so getting an oil cooler without the taarks oil block and getting these sandwich plate attachments is what you're suggesting ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YD34GTT Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Murray_Calavera said: I haven't checked to see if these fit your 34gtt, these are just an example of what you'd use if you want to keep your factory cool/warmer. https://www.carmodsaustralia.com.au/oil-sandwich-plate-thermostatic.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwocShBhCOARIsAFVYq0hIlVu5UWwYaV7hFCYJPSO3kPickUhDLNGOwigYNyYZUgCw5kas5eYaAs6_EALw_wcB https://justjap.com/products/hpi-oil-filter-sandwich-plate-attachment-universal-m20-p1-5?currency=AUD Ahaaa ok just did some reading some essentially the sandwich plate goes between the block and and the filter and it by passes the oil cooler system unless it's really needed, so essentially leaving the factory warmer cooler until it's needed Am I correct in saying that? Still learning a lot about my build so excuse the ignorance. That's why I love these forums haha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dose Pipe Sutututu Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Another way to do it, is to use the Greedy relocation blocks, then make up your own lines and mount your oil cooler where you want it. Alternatively just buy their kit, although it comes with a small-ish oil cooler, which would be plenty for your usage anyhow. 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dose Pipe Sutututu Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 I think this is a generic photo of the kit, but you get the idea. The oil cooler in these kits are placed between the IC and AC condenser. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/484581-oil-cooler-is-it-really-required-for-my-34gtt/page/2/#findComment-7978069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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