Oil and PS coolers
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What are you guys running for oil line size? Mine are 8AN or 1/2". That seems to be the same size as what I've seen on everything up an HP500. I am thinking of going to 10AN lines when I go the the larger cooler. Do you think it makes enough difference in flow to affect the oil temp? I also changed to a 30psi bypass valve to make sure as much oil as possible goes through the cooler but, the oil is still getting hot enough to affect the pressure at idle after a mild run. I am running Mobil 1 15W50. I would hate to put in the larger cooler and then find out that the oil still is not cooling because of the 8AN lines.
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Originally posted by mcollinstn
Seems we all have some discarded 454/502 mag coolers laying around. What would be wrong with using TWO of them?
Other than a little extra plumbing and brackets, it may be a cheap and effective answer for a lot of us.
Seems we all have some discarded 454/502 mag coolers laying around. What would be wrong with using TWO of them?
Other than a little extra plumbing and brackets, it may be a cheap and effective answer for a lot of us.
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The only problem I can see with using two coolers would be excessive restriction in the oil lines caused by the extra fittings. Otherwise it will probably work. The oil line restriction may not be a problem, just something to consider.