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keep the stock engine oil cooler or get rid of it

Old 07-26-2013, 06:54 AM
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keep the stock engine oil cooler or get rid of it

I have a 1995 Camaro with 396 stroker with procharger running 650 at wheels and 590 lbs ft tq,is it good to keep the cooler or get rid of it.
Your advice would be appricited thank you very much.
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Old 07-26-2013, 07:42 PM
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Re: keep the stock engine oil cooler or get rid of it

It's just weight and a potential oil leak. I'd get rid of it personally. Also allows you to run a larger filter which isn't a bad thing.
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Old 07-27-2013, 07:57 AM
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Re: keep the stock engine oil cooler or get rid of it

Thanks Chris I think I'l take your advice and get rid off it.
I think it could be some of my problem with main bearing trouble.
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Old 07-28-2013, 10:16 AM
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Re: keep the stock engine oil cooler or get rid of it

Clary:
I see Nova Scotia is your location. You have real winters and an important function of the "cooler" is that it uses the faster warming water temp to bring oil temp into it's most effective operating range more quickly. The cooler shouldn't leak. If it does then the large fastener holding the cooler to the block has loosened or the factory never tightened it properly. I've always used the full sized oil filter but perhaps some exhaust systems might not allow that.
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Old 07-30-2013, 07:44 PM
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Re: keep the stock engine oil cooler or get rid of it

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The car is only drove in the summer weather,then she;s laid up in the garage
all winter then the wife and I go to Kissimmee Florida for 6 months.
I'am just wondering if it's better to get rid of it or keep it, is it just taking up space in the engine bay.
Thank you guys a lot Clary.
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