Oil cooler / Racing

[KillerBMotorsport]

Originally Posted by timurrrr

Huh? Can you elaborate?

On the dyno, we can plug the dyno directly into the car's OBD2 port and get feedback there.

When not on the dyno, we don't have any means to log OBD2 and performance data.

[timurrrr]

Originally Posted by KillerBMotorsport

When not on the dyno, we don't have any means to log OBD2 and performance data.

Do you mean you just don't have the right equipment, or the equipment you have can't be configured, or it's just inconvenient to use that equipment while on the road?

[KillerBMotorsport]

Originally Posted by timurrrr

Do you mean you just don't have the right equipment, or the equipment you have can't be configured, or it's just inconvenient to use that equipment while on the road?

When on the dyno, we can plug into the ODB2 port and log ALL parameters.

We can't bring the dyno computer with us when driving on the street

[timurrrr]

Originally Posted by KillerBMotorsport

When on the dyno, we can plug into the ODB2 port and log ALL parameters.

We can't bring the dyno computer with us when driving on the street

You can log dozens of parameters (including oil temperature) using RaceChrono + OBDLink MX+ plugged into the OBD port. With a little setup, you can even display all those parameters in real time on the car's head unit via Android Auto.

[KillerBMotorsport]

Originally Posted by timurrrr

You can log dozens of parameters (including oil temperature) using RaceChrono + OBDLink MX+ plugged into the OBD port. With a little setup, you can even display all those parameters in real time on the car's head unit via Android Auto.

Awesome, thank you! I will check into that setup.

[MikeBrooks]

I try to use a quality parts that has a positive effect on the radiator and prevents overheating. Of course high-quality oil prevents leaks behind the brush of high viscosity, you can find here PowerStroke 7.3 Oil Cooler Upgrade https://southwestexpresslube.com/pow...ooler-upgrade/ out about all the advantages of different oils on this site.

[falcon_wizard]

Due to living in (very) cold climate and using my car year round (down to -30deg), I went with the dual radiator/oil cooler from Jackson racing on my gen1, and it has been performing great for 3+ years now. It may not be the best choice for a summer only dedicated track car, but for a daily it provides faster warm up in winter and cooling in summer, without any need to disconnect it for winter (basically maintenance free). For my needs, it was the best choice.

Cheers

Originally Posted by LRNAD90

Question is is it needed? And for those that live in cold climates, what is the drawback?

I see the OP is in Florida, so probably not a concern, but as an example, SavageGeese ended up disconnecting it in the winter, as even with the thermostatic plate, it took forever in the winter for oil temps to come up to operating temps..

Also remember that there is now a fair amount of oil that is not removed during a normal oil change..

In the OP's case, living in a warm climate year round and tracking frequently, it is probably worth it. Just saying in general, ymmv depending upon your location and whether you really run the car hard for extended periods of time (tracking) and often..