Mishimoto Oil Cooler Update!
 

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was actually looking forward to useful information in this thread, not linkbait.

Nice, can the plate be ordered separate in order to up date a previous kit?

The article he links to basically just says that Mishimoto released a new version of their oil cooler and the only difference is teh addition of a thermostatic sandwich plate.

It can definitely be ordered separately (if you already have their oil cooler).

Info added, sorry about that. Just wanted to keep the post clean. The blog on our site has more images.

awesome, thanks! i'm looking for an oil cooler and considering the mishi, but the couple of failures early on scared me. how has their reliability been lately?

Hmm to be honest with you, I've only come across one and that was with the very first ones (possibly just one batch). I'm going to check in with my customers running it. I have gotten really good reviews and everyone's really happy so I'd have to say any leaking issues have been resolved. I will check into though.

Reopened. Keep it technical.

I checked in, and everyone running it seems really happy with no leaks with their oil coolers. Adding this thermostatic spacer will definitely keep operating temps exactly where you want them. Really awesome stuff from Mishimoto as usual

I don't think there has been an oil cooler sold yet that I haven't seen someone have issues with to include the Perrin, Full Blown, and Mishi.

I was hoping that Mishimoto would add this feature to their oil cooler. Think I maya get this over the Perrin now.

@Jason@DSG, will the new thermostatic plate be an easier fit with the Vortech kit?

What temp does the thermostat open? Does it only cum in look at me yellow/orange/gold/whatever color that is?

The standard one comes with a 185f thermostat, but you can order it specially with a 160 or 200. I recommend the standard 185f for almost all applications (200 is too high IMO, 160 is too low). It depends on applications though. A 500whp turbo car definitely would need a lower thermostat but that's all special application anyway.

It also comes in Silver I believe! I need to double check on that though. I'll get back to you with a 100% confirmation.

I believe it will definitely move the filter further away from the pulley and radiator cooling plate. I think anything is a help with that kit! Unfortunately, I can't say until we get it on a car with the Vortech (this product was just released). I'll make sure to try and get it on one ASAP.

Keep us updated on if available in silver, not feeling the gold

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Ha! Will do, I'm going to give them a call tomorrow morning and check on it. Cheers guys

The non-thermostatic version is in silver, this new one is only in the rose-gold color. They don't have plans at this time to make any other colors.

I guess if the demand was there we could try and get something done

You have these in stock can you PM pricing, need this after the turbo setup.

Yessir!

They can actually be ordered right here:
http://www.dsgperformance.com/Oil-Coolers-Scion-FR-S

PM me if you need any help ordering :)

Cheers,
Jason

Soooo. im a newb... what will the thermostat do? How does it offer a layer of protection. To my understanding it opens at a specific temp to allow flow to the cooler?

EDIT- Never mind. Read product description lol. Sorry

you said that the color was only gold... but i see black and silver on the website.


Edit:
I'm retarded, you were referring to the sandwich plate.

No problem! Instead of just being a spacer, it actually opens up and keeps temps optimal all the time.



Haha! No worries, it was referring to the plate itself. The coolers come in silver or black.

This is a great kit. We use the non thermostat version on our race car. But for a daily driver in cold climes the thermostat version is perfect. Always have one on hand. :-)