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joshnmn · 05-02-2020, 07:57 PM

I’ve seen plenty of posts saying it’s fine to delete your oil cooler/heater. I’m all for de clutter so I was quick to jump on it, but got to thinking. How does the added heat from a turbo affect oil temps, if at all?

FrankT · 05-03-2020, 08:58 AM

I removed the factory cooler and installed one using parts from Improved Racing. Now they offer a kit that should make it easier. Not cheap though.
http://www.improvedracing.com/oil-co...kit-p-938.html
I can post some pics of what I did if you want more details.

joshnmn · 05-03-2020, 10:53 AM

Yeah, their kit won’t work with our intercoolers. IMHO, that’s a bit overkill for an oil system. Tranny cooler, sure- but that’s massive for an oil cooler.

FrankT · 05-03-2020, 12:09 PM

Here is what I did on mine. I made custom brackets to mount it with the Huron Speed intercooler.

joshnmn · 05-03-2020, 07:42 PM

Frank, that looks awesome. Where are you located? Looks like I need to come by and check out your collection!

hillshooter · 05-04-2020, 10:14 AM

SS4e, taking an actually oil temp is a novel idea. How did the oil temps compare with the ECU guesstimates VS actual?

dreksnot · 05-04-2020, 12:43 PM

I've got mixed feelings so far. I think mounting the cooler in front of the radiator, intercooler, condenser isn't such as grand idea as it will block good airflow. Where Robert has his, or elsewhere I think would be a better location.

blake-b · 05-05-2020, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dreksnot

I've got mixed feelings so far. I think mounting the cooler in front of the radiator, intercooler, condenser isn't such as grand idea as it will block good airflow. Where Robert has his, or elsewhere I think would be a better location.

My oil cooler was bigger than that. I cut the crash bar for clearance. I also ended up buying an expensive radiator with twin Spal fans to help pull air through the oil cooler, intercooler, ac condenser, and radiator. They pulled so hard a small piece of paper would be sucked against the oil cooler.

FrankT · 05-06-2020, 07:41 AM

I didn't have any cooling issues with anything when the car was single turbo. I'm switching to twins now, I'll see how it works but I don't anticipate any problems. I do have an oil temp gauge installed in the A pillar.

JMI · 05-09-2020, 07:41 AM

I'm not running any oil cooler at all with no issues. But our climate here is cooler.Didn't notice any difference in the gauge before and after. Running VR1 20W50 right now.

joshnmn · 05-09-2020, 11:50 AM

Perfect, thx!

05-02-2020, 07:57 PM	#1
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	Oil cooler for turbo cars I’ve seen plenty of posts saying it’s fine to delete your oil cooler/heater. I’m all for de clutter so I was quick to jump on it, but got to thinking. How does the added heat from a turbo affect oil temps, if at all?

05-03-2020, 08:58 AM	#2
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	I removed the factory cooler and installed one using parts from Improved Racing. Now they offer a kit that should make it easier. Not cheap though. http://www.improvedracing.com/oil-co...kit-p-938.html I can post some pics of what I did if you want more details. __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

05-03-2020, 12:09 PM	#4
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	Here is what I did on mine. I made custom brackets to mount it with the Huron Speed intercooler. Attached Images __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

05-04-2020, 10:14 AM	#6
hillshooter Drives: 2015 Camaro SS commemorative Join Date: May 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 425	SS4e, taking an actually oil temp is a novel idea. How did the oil temps compare with the ECU guesstimates VS actual? __________________ 2015 Camaro SS, LS3 Stroker, PRC heads,CUSTOM CAM. AGP 68/68 with custom Hot and Cold side. Fore triple pumps, Holley terminator X. BMR drag suspension with carlyle brake kit. 15" ET drags and 17" skinnies. ZL1 3.73 gears , aluminum driveshaft. TH400 with circle D converter.

05-04-2020, 12:43 PM	#7
dreksnot Served USN - Atomic Chimp Drives: 13 Camaro LSX434 TT M6, 21 ZLE A10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,605 View My Garage	I've got mixed feelings so far. I think mounting the cooler in front of the radiator, intercooler, condenser isn't such as grand idea as it will block good airflow. Where Robert has his, or elsewhere I think would be a better location. Attached Images __________________ In excess of 1,000WHP LSX434 \| AGP 65/65 TT \| BTR Equalizer Intake \| Trickflow 245cc cathedral \| BTR custom cam \| Cortex EBC \| n2mb WOT \| ID-1700x \| Brisk GR12S \| RPM Lv 7 TR6060 \| AGP's Triple 525LPH Fore Fuel \| Monster LT1-S Triple \| 4.11 DSS Proform 9", CF driveshaft, 1400hp axles \| Hurst Line Lock \| MGW Retro Short Throw w/old skool Hurst T-handle \| ADM solid subframe mounts \| Prothane Motor Mounts \| Revshift Poly Trans insert \| Moreno camber/caster plates

05-03-2020, 10:53 AM	#3
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	Yeah, their kit won’t work with our intercoolers. IMHO, that’s a bit overkill for an oil system. Tranny cooler, sure- but that’s massive for an oil cooler.

05-03-2020, 07:42 PM	#5
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	Frank, that looks awesome. Where are you located? Looks like I need to come by and check out your collection!

05-06-2020, 07:41 AM	#9
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	I didn't have any cooling issues with anything when the car was single turbo. I'm switching to twins now, I'll see how it works but I don't anticipate any problems. I do have an oil temp gauge installed in the A pillar. __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

05-09-2020, 07:41 AM	#10
JMI Drives: Red Jewel Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East Coast Posts: 392	I'm not running any oil cooler at all with no issues. But our climate here is cooler.Didn't notice any difference in the gauge before and after. Running VR1 20W50 right now. __________________ BTR LSX388,AGP Twin Turbo.6L90,GM 9.9" Diff.Fore Innovations Level 4 fuel system.Great fuel economy !!!! 1xxx RWHP

05-09-2020, 11:50 AM	#11
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	Perfect, thx!