Johnny Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hey guys, thinking of fitting an oil cooler later on to my GT. Using the existing Top mount Intercooler fittings, has anyone fitted an oil cooler above the rocker? Just an idea, as thinking of going Front Facing turbo setup, along with the FMIC wont be much room for an oil cooler. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Theres plenty room for an oil cooler at the front they are tiny. That said you could also run it on top of the engine instead of the I/C aslong as you left the scoop open. Just means there is potential for water entering your plug tubes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Yeh they are Tiny, was thinking of a 13 Row. Just thought can make use of the bonnet Vent. Plus the Fitment would look tidy ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Be better at the front zero heat there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H_D Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 is it not better to keep your oil cooler as low as possible so the flow is not fighting with gravity? I was under the impression the higher it is mounted the more chance of weak oil pressure due to gravity. please correct me if im wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Think that could quite possibly be true. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Was only thinking it because:-Shorter run,less strain on oil pump Direct feed from air scoopCan use original mounting points from TMIC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnboy GT Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 You can do it but you have moved your intercooler from there so there is no chance of heat soak so to me it seems pointless putting your oil cooler there?John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan_EP82 GT Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Theres no heat soak unless the cars sittin still? Surely the air coming trough the scoop when driving negates the heat rising from the engine? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnboy GT Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 What about sat at traffic etc? Correct there would be minimal I suppose when driving.John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hang it out the front bumper bosozoku styleee..! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Some heat regardless of how much is rising up from the cat and manifold etc the air flow into the scoop will work but I can't see it been as good, at the front will be zero heat and constant flow oil coolers are more for track use you will be lucky to hit the temperature in order for it to do the job properly if your hitting traffic lights every 5 mins it's up to you man Dan g knows the score haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Was only thinking it because:-Shorter run,less strain on oil pumpDirect feed from air scoopCan use original mounting points from TMIC. You would put more strain on the pump, as believe it or not, fluid that has to negotiate bends and elevation changes has the greatest pressure loss. Also there is very little room underneath the OEM TMIC meaning the dirty (hot) air has no where to escape, so wouldn't be as cool as you think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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