Jackson Racing Dual Radiator/Oil Cooler

[Tor]

Everyone seems very hung up on heating up the oil. But remember this, we are not living in the 1960ies anymore. Modern multigrade oil is going to lubricate fine at low temps.

What you really want to be sure is that the engine internals are up to temp so metal parts like pistons have expanded to their correct tollerances. The oil temp is probably not a very good indication of the temperature of the internal engine components if you heat it up artificially.

[Jackson Racing]

We have updated the Dual Radiator/Oil Cooler for the 2017+ 86/BRZ. Now includes a new oil cooler adapter with added features.

Press Release:
https://jacksonracing.com/jackson-ra...8-fr-s-86-brz/

Video:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlLWoF5UthA"]Jackson Racing 86/BRZ Dual Radiator Oil Cooler - YouTube[/ame]

[Grady]

Originally Posted by Jackson Racing

We have updated the Dual Radiator/Oil Cooler for the 2017+ 86/BRZ. Now includes a new oil cooler adapter with added features.

Press Release:
https://jacksonracing.com/jackson-ra...8-fr-s-86-brz/

Video:

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[venturaII]

Originally Posted by Tor

Everyone seems very hung up on heating up the oil. But remember this, we are not living in the 1960ies anymore. Modern multigrade oil is going to lubricate fine at low temps.

The issue of getting oil up to operating temps quickly isn't much due to lubricity - it's so condensation will evaporate quickly and keep the oil in serviceable condition for longer time/distance.

[Icecreamtruk]

Originally Posted by venturaII

The issue of getting oil up to operating temps quickly isn't much due to lubricity - it's so condensation will evaporate quickly and keep the oil in serviceable condition for longer time/distance.

How is evaporating condensation quicker going to keep the oil in serviceable condition for longer? I see about 0 relation between those 2 things?

[venturaII]

Originally Posted by Icecreamtruk

How is evaporating condensation quicker going to keep the oil in serviceable condition for longer? I see about 0 relation between those 2 things?

You don't see a correlation between removing water from oil and oil service life..? I think there's an overused meme for this somewhere...

[Icecreamtruk]

Originally Posted by venturaII

You don't see a correlation between removing water from oil and oil service life..? I think there's an overused meme for this somewhere...

I dont see why evaporating the water 2 minutes earlier has anything to do with it. You will evaporate it anyways after the oil is up to operating temps. How is heating the oil faster changing anything in this?

Edit: Before I get quoted on this with another incomplete answer. Picture this, you have 2 bowls with salted water in them. You want to get rid of the water and just keep the salt in. You put them both to heat up but at different heating speeds. They both get up to temperature and both end up evaporating all of the water. How is evaporating the water faster helpfull in any way (unless you tell me you turn on the car and turn it off after a minute or so of driving, if so you are your own undoing).

[venturaII]

Originally Posted by Icecreamtruk

I dont see why evaporating the water 2 minutes earlier has anything to do with it. You will evaporate it anyways after the oil is up to operating temps. How is heating the oil faster changing anything in this?

Edit: Before I get quoted on this with another incomplete answer. Picture this, you have 2 bowls with salted water in them. You want to get rid of the water and just keep the salt in. You put them both to heat up but at different heating speeds. They both get up to temperature and both end up evaporating all of the water. How is evaporating the water faster helpfull in any way (unless you tell me you turn on the car and turn it off after a minute or so of driving, if so you are your own undoing).

You answered your own question. If the oil gets up to operating temp faster, then it has more time to remove moisture. If you're on a 500 mile trip, then it isn't an issue. But if you're driving 10 minute errands here and there, like how 90% of daily driving is done, then it's a much bigger issue.

[Capt Spaulding]

One of the things to remember with this type of unit is it will not begin to warm the oil until the thermostat opens and the water in the radiator begins to warm up. Depending on the ambient temp that could take a while.

As a non-track oil temp regulator the oem subie hardware would probably work better.

[Horrid_Funk]

I just installed the new DROC on my 2017 BRZ with a friend yesterday. Everything fit perfect, super easy. The instructions had me worried saying it was difficult to get the radiator out and in but it was a breeze following the instructions. No issues at all with kinking lines, fits perfectly around the stock airbox. Awesome product as far as fitment and installation and the engine didn't explode when I fired her up so that's good. Still need to get the bumper back on as we were running pretty late last night, but I'll be driving her today.

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by Capt Spaulding

One of the things to remember with this type of unit is it will not begin to warm the oil until the thermostat opens and the water in the radiator begins to warm up. Depending on the ambient temp that could take a while.

As a non-track oil temp regulator the oem subie hardware would probably work better.

I have the Forester XT regulator. Would this be able to be used with that or would there by clearance issues?

[Hawk77FT]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

I have the Forester XT regulator. Would this be able to be used with that or would there by clearance issues?

I am actually wondering the same thing. With that said however, looks like there might not be much of a benefit in running both. The JR one has a massive cooling capacity compared to the small core the Forester one has. Plus, it looks a bit cleaner. Once i change my intake I will hook this up and let you know.

[stlgrym3]

are aftermarket oil coolers only for FI cars? what benefits they have for cars with just bolt-ons and tuned?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by stlgrym3

are aftermarket oil coolers only for FI cars? what benefits they have for cars with just bolt-ons and tuned?

They keep your oil temps from getting too high, which can result in potentially insufficient lubrication and subsequent engine failure.

Oil coolers are recommended for any car that sustains elevated RPM, even if it's just a canyon drive.