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Originally Posted by 40flash
Hi Glen - Welcome to the group and thanks for serving our country.
Engine oil breaks down at a particular temperature. Synthetic oils break down at a higher temp I believe. I probably wouldn't buy an oil cooler unless I had an oil temp gauge and from it had determined that my oil was in or near the danger zone temp wise. I'd switch to Mobil one or some other top quality synthetic but not until after the break in. I've heard that they lubricate so well they can delay or inhibit a proper break in. Bottom line for me would be that If I don't know what my oil temp is, I don't know if I need a cooler. If it turns out I don't need it, you're just adding weight. Hope that helps.
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+1 (John is a long term racing gear head, so he knows his stuff) . If you are staying with stock wheels, tires first. If buying bigger wheels, then wheels and tires. Also, what is your build goal? Autox, road racing, drifting, or show?
Btw, welcome.
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