Real-time Oil temperature Analysis - Pre/Post Coolant Loop Oil Cooler Install - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

The Sentinel · 08-26-2014, 10:31 PM

Hi all,

We recently installed the Forged Performance Australia OEM style coolant loop oil cooler kit in to the Project BRZ. The oil cooler retains a stock engine bay look (the cooler itself is the same as is used on selected factory turbocharged Subaru engines, such as the MY14 Subaru Forester XT), and taps in to the coolant system on the car and uses it to two advantages...

Brings the oil up to operating temperature faster.
Reduces maximum oil temperatures and transient spikes in oil temperature.
I've recorded a real time analysis with visual overlay under cold start, and spirited driving conditions for both pre and post install, so you can see exactly what the difference is between the stock engine with and without the cooler fitted.

Stock Engine: (skip to 18:10 if you're not interested in the real time data and just want to hear the summary)
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGJqEgTjxKc"]Project BRZ - Video 19 - Oil and Coolant Temperature Analysis (Stock Engine) - YouTube[/ame]

Stock Engine with cooler fitted: (skip to 2nd half of the video if you're not interested in the cold start comparison)
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRh7MRDi-XY"]Project BRZ - Video 20 - Post Oil Cooler Install Temp Analysis - YouTube[/ame]

Quick Summary....

Without forced induction and under normal everyday driving conditions at moderate ambient temperatures, an oil cooler isn't really required, however this cooler does still offer the benefit of bringing the engine oil up to operating temperature twice as quickly as without.

Under spirited driving or track conditions, this cooler has the added advantage of significantly reducing the maximum oil temperatures, and transient spikes in temperature.

Install Guide....
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21qWLjhRlfY"]Project BRZ - Video 21 - Oil Cooler Install Guide (Forged Performance Australia) - YouTube[/ame]

akyp · 08-27-2014, 02:31 AM

Looking forward to install video. Seems a lot less complicated compared to this: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50427

The Sentinel · 08-27-2014, 02:47 AM

Took 20 mins to install including an oil flush and change.

Turdinator · 08-31-2014, 01:30 AM

There doesn't seem to be any info on the cooler on their site. Would you mind posting some photos of it OP?

keen as · 08-31-2014, 02:16 AM

i went to their facebook store. second from the top, listed at $450.
https://apps.facebook.com/aradium/?s...75575192519458

Model Citizen · 09-01-2014, 06:50 PM

20 minute install? Where is this tapping to be that quick, throttle body?

wparsons · 09-01-2014, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Model Citizen

20 minute install? Where is this tapping to be that quick, throttle body?

I looked at their picture, but you can't see where the lines are running to. I'd also like to know, I like easier installs when possible

Model Citizen · 09-01-2014, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wparsons

I looked at their picture, but you can't see where the lines are running to. I'd also like to know, I like easier installs when possible

I originally wanted to use the tb hoses. Was shot down by the peanut gallery saying id was way to small to be useful.

Not sure where else could be that fast though, theres a handful of ways to pipe it in, but not minutes simple. Im using t-fittings on my radiator hoses.

banane63 · 09-02-2014, 03:07 AM

Interior heating hoses ?

Fizz · 09-02-2014, 06:43 AM

Great work with the videos mate....but too much talk and not a single picture of the installed part

keen as · 09-02-2014, 08:19 PM

I have one installed. The coolant lines are to and from the throttle body.

mike the snake · 09-02-2014, 08:36 PM

I am using the throttle body coolant lines for my turbo.

How would the coolant lines be run in this situation?

jvincent · 09-02-2014, 09:20 PM

Very interested in this since all of the other options looked pretty involved.
@Model Citizen, was the concern that using the throttle body hoses wouldn't provide sufficient cooling in a turbo application or NA?

Strictly speaking any cooling is better than none, so if you know you aren't pushing it too hard this might be a good option.

Model Citizen · 09-02-2014, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvincent

Very interested in this since all of the other options looked pretty involved.
@Model Citizen, was the concern that using the throttle body hoses wouldn't provide sufficient cooling in a turbo application or NA?

Strictly speaking any cooling is better than none, so if you know you aren't pushing it too hard this might be a good option.

any application was what i was told.

still wanted to try it out of sheer ease of access.

but then i fount my t fittings, got some spare radiator hoses and tapped in that way, which did allow for a larger diameter hose.

08-26-2014, 10:31 PM	#1
The Sentinel Project BRZ-Boosted Autos Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: MY14 BRZ Location: Australia Posts: 121 Thanks: 15 Thanked 154 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Real-time Oil temperature Analysis - Pre/Post Coolant Loop Oil Cooler Install Hi all, We recently installed the Forged Performance Australia OEM style coolant loop oil cooler kit in to the Project BRZ. The oil cooler retains a stock engine bay look (the cooler itself is the same as is used on selected factory turbocharged Subaru engines, such as the MY14 Subaru Forester XT), and taps in to the coolant system on the car and uses it to two advantages... Brings the oil up to operating temperature faster. Reduces maximum oil temperatures and transient spikes in oil temperature. I've recorded a real time analysis with visual overlay under cold start, and spirited driving conditions for both pre and post install, so you can see exactly what the difference is between the stock engine with and without the cooler fitted. Stock Engine: (skip to 18:10 if you're not interested in the real time data and just want to hear the summary) [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGJqEgTjxKc"]Project BRZ - Video 19 - Oil and Coolant Temperature Analysis (Stock Engine) - YouTube[/ame] Stock Engine with cooler fitted: (skip to 2nd half of the video if you're not interested in the cold start comparison) [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRh7MRDi-XY"]Project BRZ - Video 20 - Post Oil Cooler Install Temp Analysis - YouTube[/ame] Quick Summary.... Without forced induction and under normal everyday driving conditions at moderate ambient temperatures, an oil cooler isn't really required, however this cooler does still offer the benefit of bringing the engine oil up to operating temperature twice as quickly as without. Under spirited driving or track conditions, this cooler has the added advantage of significantly reducing the maximum oil temperatures, and transient spikes in temperature. Install Guide.... [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21qWLjhRlfY"]Project BRZ - Video 21 - Oil Cooler Install Guide (Forged Performance Australia) - YouTube[/ame] __________________ Check out my ProjectBRZ YouTube Channel and Facebook Page for the latest reviews, guides and information. Last edited by The Sentinel; 09-07-2014 at 03:28 AM.

08-27-2014, 02:47 AM	#3
The Sentinel Project BRZ-Boosted Autos Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: MY14 BRZ Location: Australia Posts: 121 Thanks: 15 Thanked 154 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Took 20 mins to install including an oil flush and change. __________________ Check out my ProjectBRZ YouTube Channel and Facebook Page for the latest reviews, guides and information.

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akyp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2012 86 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 303 Thanks: 559 Thanked 114 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Looking forward to install video. Seems a lot less complicated compared to this: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50427

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keen as Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 86 GT MT Location: Sydney Posts: 176 Thanks: 256 Thanked 80 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i went to their facebook store. second from the top, listed at $450. https://apps.facebook.com/aradium/?s...75575192519458

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keen as Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 86 GT MT Location: Sydney Posts: 176 Thanks: 256 Thanked 80 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have one installed. The coolant lines are to and from the throttle body.

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mike the snake Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Norcal Posts: 1,592 Thanks: 1 Thanked 623 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am using the throttle body coolant lines for my turbo. How would the coolant lines be run in this situation?

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jvincent Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2022 WRB BRZ Sport-Tech Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,746 Thanks: 131 Thanked 1,410 Times in 715 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Very interested in this since all of the other options looked pretty involved. @Model Citizen, was the concern that using the throttle body hoses wouldn't provide sufficient cooling in a turbo application or NA? Strictly speaking any cooling is better than none, so if you know you aren't pushing it too hard this might be a good option.

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