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

[tomeric914]

EDIT #1: Added picture and filter part number

EDIT #2: This location works great for a four cylinder car. However, putting even the biggest cooler (12" x 11" Setrab for example) under the trunk will work for around town when running a 3.0 six, but not so much at the track.

I've used the Derale Atomic Cool on 2 different application mounted next to the transmission with excellent results. There was at least a 20 deg drop in oil temperature if not more. What's nice is that the kit comes with a temperature switch.

I use the relay to enable the fan off of the + side of the coil. Main power for the fan comes direct from the battery with a waterproof fuse holder.

The sandwich adapter has a simple bimetallic spring that allows oil to flow once it reaches 180F. I also modified the oil filter mount to eliminate the spring loaded ball (so oil doesn't bypass through it due to the increased pressure drop of the oil cooler) and use a Baldwin B228 filter with an internal relief. It is the same length as stock, but a smaller diameter to clear the engine bar. (Save your breath, yes the filter has less area than the factory filter. It is more than sufficient for regular oil changes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif))

Here's the parts list from my Summit order:


QTY 2 - Fitting, Hose End, AQP Socketless, Straight, -8 AN Hose Barb to Male 3/8 in. NPT, Brass, Natural, Each

Part Number: AER-FBM1206


QTY 1 - Fitting, Hose End, AQP Socketless, 90 Degree, -8 AN Hose Barb to Female -8 AN, Aluminum, Red/Blue, Each

Part Number: AER-FBM1533


QTY 1 - Fitting, Hose End, AQP Socketless, 120 Degree, -8 AN Hose Barb to Female -8 AN, Aluminum, Red/Blue, Each

Part Number: AER-FBM1543


QTY 1 - Hose, AQP Socketless, Rubber, Blue, -8 AN, 10 ft. Length, Each

Part Number: AER-FCV0810


QTY 1 - Temperature Controlled Sandwich Adapter, Oil Filter, Sandwich, Aluminum, Natural, 3/4-16 in. Thread, 3/8 in. NPT Inlet/Outlet, Each

Part Number: DER-15702


QTY 1 - Derale Cooling Products Atomic-Cool Remote Fan Mounted Fluid Cooler, Tube-Fin Type, Aluminum, 9.375 in. x 12.75 in. x 4.313 in., -8 AN Inlet, Outlet

Part Number: DER-15950


QTY 1 - Relay, Starter/General Use, 30 Amp, Single Pole, Each

Part Number: VIA-80237