Hi guys, is there an oil pressure drop after installing an oil cooler? if ever the answer is yes, can our engine handle it? is it safe for the engine?
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07-03-2010, 01:56 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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oil cooler install (pressure drop)
Hi guys, is there an oil pressure drop after installing an oil cooler? if ever the answer is yes, can our engine handle it? is it safe for the engine?
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07-03-2010, 09:20 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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Which is why you should consider an oil cooler kit with a thermostatic sandwich plate, which will bypass the cooler until the oil temperature reaches 180 degrees (well begins to open at 160 degrees and is fully open by 180).
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i live in manila so it's basically pretty hot here all the time. hehe
i have an hks oil cooler. the one mounted inside the driver side fender. the cooler is mounted sideways. reference pics => Google Translate the problem is that after the install, the engine automatically switches into limp mode detecting something wrong in the system. rpm is limited to 3.5k. we also disconnected the battery for a reset. got scared and just removed it for the mean time and everything was back to normal. what can be the problem? something clogged inside the hose? improper install? do we need to fill the cooler first with oil before connecting it to the sandwich plate? bent hose? wrong mounting on the sandwich plate (because there are 5 holes to choose from)? pls do give opinions. |
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07-04-2010, 01:27 AM | #8 (permalink) |
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city driving 220F
ambient temp around 90 to 95F and nissan here doesn't sell 370z's. i got mine imported from U.S. we'll double check everything tom and maybe install an oil press gauge for safety. please give tips and suggestions. =) |
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I might suggest trying a Cooler that mounts in front of the radiator, so the air hits it directly, also try to turn on your AC, it helps to bring down the temps sitting in bumper to bumper traffic.
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