External Oil Cooler, let me see some pictures Options

[tradisrad]

I am going to install my 25 row Earls oil cooler over the 4th of july and I am looking for some more ideas, tip and tricks.

I plan on using a wafer adapter to keep my filter in the stock location. I will also install a thermostat and a fan. I will most likely mount it under the rear trunk.

I'd like to see some pictures of what others have done. Experinces on the wafer adapter vs relocating the oil filter and what thermostats are being used. I've seen the Pelican Article.

thanks
-Rob

[naro914]

For Papa Smurf, we have the cooler mounted to the floor in the front trunk, with the air coming in the front bumper, through the shroud, through the cooler.

Pros and cons -

Pro - the air is heated AFTER it is leaving the front compartment space, so the shroud, and hence the front trunk, do not get hot.

Con - In effect, as in any 914 GT cooling set up, you are forcing hot air under the front of the car creating lift - exactly opposite of what you want in a race car. I have really started to notice the lack of downforce I have. For a street car, no big deal, but for a race car....not good.

I am considering moving this cooler set up to Huey (street car) so the front trunk area does not get so hot. For Papa Smurf, I am thinking of putting a normal front mounted cooler, and ducting into the wheel wells (similar to how a 911 cooling works)

this set up works really well. Engine is a high compression 2.2 with 200+/- hp, redlines at 7300 rpm. Both Nadine and I have driven it on the hottest days at the track, back to back runs, and temp never got above 200.

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