mark-tozer Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 im looking at getting a oil cooler and making me own kit. i would like to see what the rest of you have got and weather you use a thermostat or not. thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pig666eon Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 you will need a thermo dude esp in this weather, otherwise there is nothing stopping the oil from being over cooled and it can cause just as much problems as too hot its like 50 quid from mocal for the thermo sandwich plate better off getting one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayc-glanza17 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 i run a mocal kit.. and in this weather its not really needed, but helps a lot..im summer its a worthy investment, and as i track mine a lot, the mocal oil cooler kit has been a wise mod for sure.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Do you have an oil temp gauge? Make sure you actually need a cooler before getting one. I had a dodgy coolant thermostat and thought I needed one, so bought an oil cooler (with mocal thermostatic sandwich plate) and soon after found the coolant thermostat was blocking coolant flow, changed it and then the oil runs too cool. Been running with the cooler bypassed since. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mark-tozer Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 thanks lads for info i was looking at the mocal kit the only things is where to put the oil temp gauge and oil pressure gauge and currently on my sandwhich plate.i will defo need one as im going to be tracking it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 thanks lads for info i was looking at the mocal kit the only things is where to put the oil temp gauge and oil pressure gauge and currently on my sandwhich plate.i will defo need one as im going to be tracking it. You can use two sandwich plates stacked up. SImples. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 BUMP! I'd like to see pics of how people have mounted their kits! I have a HDi FMIC, Civic rad, and I'm trying to figure out the place place to fit one without compromising the turbo/water cooling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rasslenny Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 not the usual spot that people put it but hey if the scoop is there and still open why not... temp never ever gets over 85-90 EVER and that includes flat out balls to wall tarmac 6 min rally stages http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/rasslenny/media/IMAG0256_zpse53e4368.jpg.html'> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 There's something different! Bump for more pics! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vincent-ep91 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 that is one funky jdm way of doing it! me likey:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliteMilk Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 do it bozo style!! long pipes through a fog lamp hole and stuck on the front Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vincent-ep91 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 ^ really hope someone has it done in that style Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rasslenny Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 ^ really hope someone has it done in that style I do mate .... that's my car up there... its a little over the top but i loves it never the less Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 i saw something like yours somewhere the other day on a glanza and was just about to suggest putting it there but you beat me to it got any pics of how its mounted? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rasslenny Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 this is what it looks like at the moment just walked out and took a pic http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/rasslenny/media/IMAG0257_zpsda1902e9.jpg.html'> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 any pics of the bracket its mounted to? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rasslenny Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Not at the moment but I can get some for you yea Pretty much its an l shaped bracket stainless steel and I rounded off the edges to make the m look good drilled holes where the original mounts would scre in... And on the side with the cooler two holes for the lines to attatch to it the rivvetes the Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rasslenny Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) excuse the reply above my phone fucked up lol Not at the moment but I can get some for you yeaPretty much its an l shaped bracket stainless steel and I rounded off the edges to make the m look good drilled holes where the original mounts would screw in... And on the side with the cooler two holes for the lines to attach to it and rivets hold it to the bracket...I'll take pics in a bit for u Edited May 10, 2013 by rasslenny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mike EP82 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Greddy oil cooler with built in thermostat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 ahh i think i understand hour you mean mate. seems a nice easy, effective mod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rasslenny Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) would have out it in the front like most people but in a country with no winter and PERMA- HEAT ac is absolutely manditory so space was an issue Edited May 10, 2013 by rasslenny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rasslenny Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 There's something different! Bump for more pics! ohh and AMJAD there you go http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/rasslenny/media/IMG-20130224-WA0001_zpsebfec241.jpg.html'> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Nice one fellas! Greddy oil cooler with built in thermostat.Awesome! I don't suppose you could do me a HUGE favour Mike? Would you please be able to get me dimensions of the cooler, and approximate lengths for each of your oil lines? Also is that the oil filter relocated near the tow strap? Because if so this is pretty much exactly how I want mine to be set up! Just need to get lengths of the hoses and the right measurements for cooler etc as I'll be getting a kit made up rather than buying an off the shelf one. And if possible could you get images of the brackets you used to fix the cooler? Would really appreciate the help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mike EP82 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Will do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Many thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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