(LT1) MAC mids and oil cooler

Yes, there are lots of threads about MAC mids, but I can't find any that talk about interference with the stock oil cooler.

Has anybody run into this problem? I am mocking up everything on my engine stand and I already have made some O2 extensions for these pipes. How do I get around the cooler pipe interference? Just don't use it?

Looks like even if I don't use the cooler, it's just going to defeat the purpose of the cooler anyway, because it is so close to the coolant pipes.

Comments, thoughts?
Thanks

Never had a problem with the piping on the 95s I worked on. You can also just remove the oil cooler too. They can get clogged up with engine assembly lube and can starve your motor of oil.

DX the cooler. JMHO:cool:

I had Mac mid lengths and the oil cooler on my 94. No problems...

http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/fbody/exh-0665_IMG.JPG

Well, now that I actually had time to bolt the cooler and pipes on, I see that there is no interference. But, the exhaust flange is close to the pipes. Hopefully, I'll be bolting the engine back in the car this Saturday.

I would just ditch the cooler like a few others have mentioned. It'll help get the oil filter farther away from the header and some people gain oil pressure out of the deal too. I'm glad i removed mine. It made it so much easier when i replaced my oil pan gasket on my Z.