Installed/How-To: 2014 Forester XT OEM Oil Cooler(pics!) - Page 26 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Guillaume · 05-21-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CARNZ

I had some more ideas for diy guides adapting parts off the DIT cars, but I've since sold the BRZ. I'll make sure these pictures stay hosted for future reference for all.

Thanks for making sure this DIY stays up.

What other adaptations did you have in mind?

Model Citizen · 05-21-2014, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Guillaume

Thanks for making sure this DIY stays up.

What other adaptations did you have in mind?

This

kavanagh · 05-22-2014, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Model Citizen

This

And that

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zoth · 05-30-2014, 12:09 PM

@Model Citizen what are the specs on the Rad-T that you used?

Model Citizen · 05-30-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by zoth

@Model Citizen what are the specs on the Rad-T that you used?

http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Par...rass-Tees.html

I got 1 9/16 x 1/2 since my sti sandwich plate used 1/2 on each barb. You can order pretty much any size you want there.

The 1 9/16 was incredibly tight, as in just about didn't work and only did with a bit of lubrication tight on the perrin hoses.

cruizin01 · 06-03-2014, 08:14 AM

Just wanted to add a bit of data to this thread.

Went to Mid-O yesterday for a HPDE with the BRZ.

Car
-OFT stg 2 93 octane
-Revworks header, dp & Q300
-0w-20 motul
-stock coolant system
-full forrester oil cooler (obviously)

Ambient temps started out in the mid 70's.
-oil temps hovered around 230-235 while on track

Last session ambient temps were in the low 80's. I was making my best lap times at this point also.
-oil temps ranged 235-238 peaking at 240.

I figured this is fine for a NA car but I dont figure it would hold up too well with any future mods. I dont think additional water cooling mods would do much for it either. Would be time to upgrade to a thermostatic air\oil cooler I imagine.

Hope this helps.

glamcem · 06-03-2014, 08:03 PM

I wonder if there is a way to combine this with a oil cooler plate( like a Setrab unit)

glamcem · 06-03-2014, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruizin01

Just wanted to add a bit of data to this thread.

Went to Mid-O yesterday for a HPDE with the BRZ.

Car
-OFT stg 2 93 octane
-Revworks header, dp & Q300
-0w-20 motul
-stock coolant system
-full forrester oil cooler (obviously)

Ambient temps started out in the mid 70's.
-oil temps hovered around 230-235 while on track

Last session ambient temps were in the low 80's. I was making my best lap times at this point also.
-oil temps ranged 235-238 peaking at 240.

I figured this is fine for a NA car but I dont figure it would hold up too well with any future mods. I dont think additional water cooling mods would do much for it either. Would be time to upgrade to a thermostatic air to air oil cooler I imagine.

Hope this helps.

I wonder what would be easiest way to upgrade to a thermostatic air to air oil cooler, since we already tapped the coolant system and added the Forester pipe.. I think the ideal setup would be keeping this and add some sort of plate but I am not sure if that is possible

keen as · 06-03-2014, 11:09 PM

Perhaps a lower temp coolant thermostat would reduce the coolant temp
http://www.mishimoto.com/scion-fr-s-...mostat-13.html

cruizin01 · 06-03-2014, 11:30 PM

I didn't keep great track of the coolant temps but I don't remember them getting past 200* so I don't think that's an avenue for looking into. I need to look around and see what other setups are seeing as far as both temps.

sent from HTC one M8 while driving

keen as · 06-03-2014, 11:52 PM

Yes, the coolant temp is stable. With a lower temp coolant thermostat, the coolant may be held at a lower temp. This enables a bigger difference (delta) to oil temp and may allow the cooler to work better and keep lower oil temps.

It's a thought. I haven't tried it. My car is NA.

cruizin01 · 06-04-2014, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keen as

Yes, the coolant temp is stable. With a lower temp coolant thermostat, the coolant may be held at a lower temp. This enables a bigger difference (delta) to oil temp and may allow the cooler to work better and keep lower oil temps.

It's a thought. I haven't tried it. My car is NA.

I understand that, Im just not gonna go that route at least while NA.

fstlane · 07-09-2014, 11:06 PM

Thanks for the awesome DIY op. I installed mine today and everything went smoothly following your guide.

I went a different route on the manifold fitting as I found an oem Mercedes fitting the worked perfect.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110860307014

Thanks again!

zoth · 07-13-2014, 08:35 PM

Is the in and out of the oil cooler very specific? Can I flip them around? The setup I'm thinking might need them to be flip around. Thanks in advance.

06-03-2014, 08:14 AM	#356
cruizin01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 13' BRZ Location: Cbus Ohio Posts: 210 Thanks: 13 Thanked 49 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Just wanted to add a bit of data to this thread. Went to Mid-O yesterday for a HPDE with the BRZ. Car -OFT stg 2 93 octane -Revworks header, dp & Q300 -0w-20 motul -stock coolant system -full forrester oil cooler (obviously) Ambient temps started out in the mid 70's. -oil temps hovered around 230-235 while on track Last session ambient temps were in the low 80's. I was making my best lap times at this point also. -oil temps ranged 235-238 peaking at 240. I figured this is fine for a NA car but I dont figure it would hold up too well with any future mods. I dont think additional water cooling mods would do much for it either. Would be time to upgrade to a thermostatic air\oil cooler I imagine. Hope this helps. Last edited by cruizin01; 06-04-2014 at 08:33 AM.

06-03-2014, 08:03 PM	#357
glamcem Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2022 BRZ Limited Location: Orange County Posts: 1,553 Thanks: 997 Thanked 607 Times in 404 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I wonder if there is a way to combine this with a oil cooler plate( like a Setrab unit) __________________ 2022 BRZ Track Build (A New Chapter)

07-09-2014, 11:06 PM	#363
fstlane Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Limited Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 289 Thanks: 742 Thanked 316 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the awesome DIY op. I installed mine today and everything went smoothly following your guide. I went a different route on the manifold fitting as I found an oem Mercedes fitting the worked perfect. http://www.ebay.com/itm/110860307014 Thanks again! Last edited by fstlane; 07-09-2014 at 11:56 PM.

07-13-2014, 08:35 PM	#364
zoth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Premium Dark Gray Metallic Location: McAllen, TX Posts: 534 Thanks: 306 Thanked 199 Times in 127 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is the in and out of the oil cooler very specific? Can I flip them around? The setup I'm thinking might need them to be flip around. Thanks in advance. __________________ KraftWerks SuperCharger C30=HB-Waterless Coolant-(Mishi)Racing Thermostat & Oil Can Tomei EL-PLM Overpipe-HKS Dual Resonated Front Pipe-Invidia N1 DR31 18x9+38 Square w/ 255/40r18 PT-722, TRD Quickshifter, ACT Streetlite Kit Moto-East Flex-Fuel Kit (Almost running 100% E85 all the time) DW 700 cc Injectors-Tune by (Moto-East)-KW Oil Cooler

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zoth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Premium Dark Gray Metallic Location: McAllen, TX Posts: 534 Thanks: 306 Thanked 199 Times in 127 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@Model Citizen what are the specs on the Rad-T that you used?

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cruizin01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 13' BRZ Location: Cbus Ohio Posts: 210 Thanks: 13 Thanked 49 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I didn't keep great track of the coolant temps but I don't remember them getting past 200* so I don't think that's an avenue for looking into. I need to look around and see what other setups are seeing as far as both temps. sent from HTC one M8 while driving

06-03-2014, 11:52 PM	#361
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)	Yes, the coolant temp is stable. With a lower temp coolant thermostat, the coolant may be held at a lower temp. This enables a bigger difference (delta) to oil temp and may allow the cooler to work better and keep lower oil temps. It's a thought. I haven't tried it. My car is NA.

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