My 914-6 Oil Cooler Install Options

[patssle]

I attempted my 914-6 conversion with a 3.0L without running an external oil cooler. Some have said they have done it so I figured if I could save a grand of dollars that would be nice. But my extended freeway driving took it to around 240 and I didn't push it any further. So thus I caved and installed an external oil cooler.

Engine oil ouput line


Existing Remote Filter Mounted in Trunk


Mocal 25 Row, 235 Matrix Mounted


Braced Against Muffler Bracket


Fan Mounted


Electrical - Grounded to Transmission Ground


Relay Mounted - Main Power off Bus Bar, Ignition from Relay Board


Mocal Remote Oil Thermostat


Putting It Together


Finished!


Brings temps down to 190 @ idle

[Steve]

My 914 trans cooler was in the same spot and worked great, however I am curious why you needed the oil filter? Isn't there one on the tank? Could of mounted the mocal thermostat underneath versus cutting up the trunk. I started with a toasty 2.7 and put a GT cooler in the front trunk with the same mocal on the engine firewall below the shelf. Works great never had a problem. My current 3.2 motor would probably work fine with your setup and save the hassle of running lines up front and cutting up the front trunk, but as Brant pointed out you are adding weight to the rear, which isn't optimal.