R33: Oil Cooler Installation

[HR31-PASSAGE]

ok so the oil feed on the out side of that part (not though the oil thread fitting) right?

[Tony de Wonderful]

Put mine in front of the rad after removing the AC.

[Tony de Wonderful]

Should hot oil enter the top or bottom of my set up?

[gotRICE?]

It doesnt matter. Its just flowing through it.

Id probly put it in at the top, being pedantic and thinking that it might be easier on the oil pump lol. But either way, it will be at XPsi once its built pressure, so if its already running dont worry about it.

[boostn0199]

Up to you where you put aslong as the sandwich plate to oil filter isnt mixed up its fine.

[sultanaz]

Just abit confused on something.

Sorry i'm new to this oil cooler stuff.

Im going to get a DEFI DIN gauge peice and also looking at getting a Greddy Oil Cooler. Something like this for my R32 gtr. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Greddy-Trust-Oil-Cooler-Kit-Nissan-Skyline-GT-R-R32-/170813641917?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c54954bd

Can someone please explain how id run it ? What hose goes to what and what adapter goes to what... This link has some difference peices that are confusing me to the pictures posted on page 1..

Sorry about the anoying question but id really appreciate it if someone can help me out .

[rehab2010]

Damn the RB26 and the lack of space.

Anybody uses a simple sandwich plate without the relocation kit on the RB26 - would love to see your installation pics.

Got a 10-row cooler and this adapter - hoses and connectors will be purchased later on, when I figure out where to mount the core - there just is stuff all room - even a drivers guard is full of hoses and bov's(I think) - passenger side guard seems so far away.

Would appreciate R33 GT-R installation pics.

[cooljustin]

awesome thread, this is just exactly what I was looking for. subscribed!

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

this should be similar enough:

here's a write up I did of my DIY Kit:

http://www.trak-life.com/diy-r33-skyline-oil-cooler-with-thermostat/

[dan.1337]

After installing all the hardware, is it best to disconnect the coil pack loom or something else before cranking?

[89CAL]

It is a good idea to disconnect the ignitor or coil packs and crank the engine a bit to get oil through it. Remember not to continuously crank it for too long or you will fry the starter. 20 seconds on and 20 seconds off is fairly safe

My cooler is setup nearly exactly the same as John's. I havent seen that bracket on many 33's. I had to drill a hole in my carbon cooling panel for the top stud/nut so not really sure if this is standard or what

[dan.1337]

It is a good idea to disconnect the ignitor or coil packs and crank the engine a bit to get oil through it. Remember not to continuously crank it for too long or you will fry the starter. 20 seconds on and 20 seconds off is fairly safe

^ Thanks for that.

I mounted my oil cooler on the weekend. Will just need to find time to connect up all the lines and finish it off.

[AMR33]

Bit of a noob question here. So in the photo of the kit there are three hoses.

My understanding is that one hose connects the adaptor to the remote filter (So oil out of the block to the filter)

Then one hose goes from the filter to the cooler

Then one hose goes from the cooler back to the block

Is my understanding correct?

Cheers for the write up

[Blk33]

Bit of a noob question here. So in the photo of the kit there are three hoses.

My understanding is that one hose connects the BLOCK adaptor to the remote filter (So oil out of the block to the filter) - YES

Then one hose goes from the filter to the cooler - YES

Then one hose goes from the cooler back to the block ADAPTER - YES

Is my understanding correct?

Cheers for the write up

Your understanding is correct!

Just ensure you get the correct hose orientation on the block adapter and the remote filter adapter.

I can't remember the orientation, but see the diagrams on page 1. I got them wrong first time around.

Cheers

[AMR33]

Your understanding is correct!

Just ensure you get the correct hose orientation on the block adapter and the remote filter adapter.

I can't remember the orientation, but see the diagrams on page 1. I got them wrong first time around.

Cheers

Thanks mate, So you mean ensure that the IN and OUT fittings on the adaptor match the same on the filter yeah?

Cheers again

[AMR33]

One more question. Were you not worried about buying a China spec cooler? Has it functioned well since you've installed it?

[Got a Pulsar]

This is a good question. ^^^ I've been thinking of getting a JJR one but some on Ebay are cheaper and nicer looking too...

[GeeDog]

Dan.1337 - interested in where you are going to run the hoses. About to install a cooler in the same spot, but still debating hose runs.

[89CAL]

Use bulkhead fittings to go from engine bay to outside, means you have to buy some extra ends for the braided line, but prevents rubbing and having to cut holes (or run the lines further to existing openings)

Mine are run with short braid from the oil cooler sandwich plate, to hardlines that go along the chassis rail to bulkhead fittings at the front to 2 more small braided lines to the cooler itself. The hardlines were free, and not completely necessary, but they just prevent things rubbing and look pretty neat

Bulkhead Fittings : Mine are ones for hydraulic hoses so are steel instead of aluminium. Might be cheaper for steel ones. Pirtek or any hydraulic hose shop should have them

Edited February 17, 2014 by 89CAL

[GeeDog]

89Cal - thanks, hadn't even considered bulkhead fittings.