Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 3096726)

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3096891)

It looks legit.

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 3096873)

No diy given. The guy that posted it got banned before he could go into detail. He was a bit odd anyway.

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 3096896)

Who knows. He was the kind of guy that would drive around with two holes where his exhaust tips should be and no back up lights. You know the type.

Originally Posted by extrashaky (Post 3096938)

To me it looks like a disaster waiting to happen when that thing springs a leak inside the passenger compartment.

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3096725)

I'll reply here regardless. I have a pretty special oil cooler setup. People would consider it oversized but I can manually adjust the flow after the thermostat.

Based on specs published in the service manual, the important number to watch for is the target maximum oil pressure of around 70-75 PSI. 0W20 is fine for me if I keep it under 185 F. I haven't experimented with other viscosities because I like the fuel efficiency benefit.

A couple of the local guys have beaten the piss out of their engines with no oil cooler and are still running strong. I think engine longevity is mostly a numbers game with respect to build quality and manufacturing tolerances.

I suggest getting the pressure gauge first so you can watch it and make informed choices. For instance, you will notice how high the pressure is when it's cold. It's a struggle for me to keep it under 120 PSI for the first few minutes. 140 PSI is where it bypasses to protect gasket and o-ring seals, and the pump. Keep that in mind as you play with viscosity.

Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN (Post 3097150)

@Dezoris also known as savagegeese on youtube had the best post for oil pressures if your curious with them compared to viscosity he used:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=305


He was in the first large group of people to be doing extensive testing to his car for track use and vortech supercharging, it's worth the read and video watch.

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3096725)

I'll reply here regardless. I have a pretty special oil cooler setup. People would consider it oversized but I can manually adjust the flow after the thermostat.

Based on specs published in the service manual, the important number to watch for is the target maximum oil pressure of around 70-75 PSI. 0W20 is fine for me if I keep it under 185 F. I haven't experimented with other viscosities because I like the fuel efficiency benefit.

A couple of the local guys have beaten the piss out of their engines with no oil cooler and are still running strong. I think engine longevity is mostly a numbers game with respect to build quality and manufacturing tolerances.

I suggest getting the pressure gauge first so you can watch it and make informed choices. For instance, you will notice how high the pressure is when it's cold. It's a struggle for me to keep it under 120 PSI for the first few minutes. 140 PSI is where it bypasses to protect gasket and o-ring seals, and the pump. Keep that in mind as you play with viscosity.