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Originally Posted by Indy_FRS
I am running a Setrab oil cooler core with a Mocal thermostatic plate (Maximal Performance kit). My car is also turbo charged. In Indiana weather below 60F it takes an extremely long time to get my oil in a descent operating range 180F+ to actually enjoy the car. I don't really want to completely pull the oil cooler kit each winter. Fortunately the car is somewhat of a garage queen and doesn't get out much once the roads get salted here.
My best thought was disconnecting the two lines to the core and capping them and installing a bypass loop between the inlet and outlet -an fittings on the sandwich plate. Any concerns or better ideas for this issue.
I imagine I could also block the core but that will require removing the bumper and will somewhat block the intercooler and radiator.
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I run a mishimoto thermostatic cooler they sell different temp t-stats for it, you might want to check if your brand does too. Warming up shouldn't be a issue it should be 95% closed until temp is reached it will never close 100% as it is designed that way to avoid air getting trapped in the system. The problem you should run into is it constantly going in and out of the temp range you want to remain in, not taking a long time to heat up. good luck