Upon sending a query to a member of 6pack (I think it was Kyle Rice) about
his performance mods, he suggested that the aluminum oil sump from
Racetorations was superior to an oil cooler, since it involves no external
plumbing that can leak. Since it's a finned alloy unit to dissipate heat and
has a big 8 quart capacity (and looks good, besides) , its cooling capactity
may exceed the oil cooler. It even has a no-tools oil drain feature. He also
uses a high capacity, alloy, Racetorations competition water pump with
sealed bearings.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shane Ingate" <madmax_xx@hotmail.com>
To: <hurls@world.std>
Cc: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 8:55 AM
Subject: Re: Spin On adapter and Oil Cooler Installation
> Jim,
>
> Funny that you should ask; I installed my spin-on adapter and
> oil cooler this weekend.
>
> The "natural" place for the oil cooler is in front of the radiator.
> Before installation, I was delighted to find that the radiator
> protection plate was pre-drilled to accept the oil cooler tabs!
> I do not know if this is a standard feature of the plate, but it may
> be that one of the previous owners of my car did have a oil cooler
> installed, and it was removed before the car came into my possession.
>
> Rather than buy the kit as you did, I bought the components
> seperately, and had a local shop fabricate the s/s braided hoses.
> I used a rather expensive thermostat/bypass valve from Pegasus, because
> I prefer to have my oil lines bolt to the adapter, rather than use
> hose clamps as does the valve sold by the Big 3.
>
> In short, your hoses from Moss should allow the cooler to be fitted
> in front of the radiator. If not, call them and ask for an
> explanation.
>
> Shane Ingate in Maryland
>
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