DIY Oil cooler

[86TOYO2k17]

Originally Posted by Takumi788

Maximal Performance puts together all of this stuff for you. It is basically a DIY kit that someone else did all the hard work on. They will even make you custom length hoses if you want to put it somewhere weird. The cheapest kit by a mile. I have had it on my track car for 5 years with no issue.
CLICK HERE
They also sell the mocal thermostat sandwich plate separate if you want to go that route.

That was my all In cost mounting, everything etc... for oil and trans cooler combined.

[gatorac]

Originally Posted by Takumi788

Maximal Performance puts together all of this stuff for you. It is basically a DIY kit that someone else did all the hard work on. They will even make you custom length hoses if you want to put it somewhere weird. The cheapest kit by a mile. I have had it on my track car for 5 years with no issue.
CLICK HERE
They also sell the mocal thermostat sandwich plate separate if you want to go that route.

This looks like an interesting option. My only concern, I don't usually do business online with someone that doesn't list a phone number or physical address somewhere in their website. They don't even seem to have that information on their FB page.

[Takumi788]

Originally Posted by gatorac

This looks like an interesting option. My only concern, I don't usually do business online with someone that doesn't list a phone number or physical address somewhere in their website. They don't even seem to have that information on their FB page.

These are the parts I would source if I was building my own. I do a lot of DIY things when I can't find the parts I want and actually sourced my own oil cooler setup on my 240sx a while back. I found spending the extra money for a kit is more efficient alternative for my time spent sourcing everything.

He is somewhat local. I have talked to him a few times and he is ok with me giving out his information. terry@maximalperformance.com

[MrSkubi]

Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17

You can also use the “oem forester cooler” instead of the extension plate and get added bonus of faster warm ups.

I'm going to try this out myself soon paired with Setrab 16 row 6-series. Waiting for thermostatic plate to clear customs and adapter bracket to be cut on CNC.

[86TOYO2k17]

Originally Posted by MrSkubi

I'm going to try this out myself soon paired with Setrab 16 row 6-series. Waiting for thermostatic plate to clear customs and adapter bracket to be cut on CNC.

what adapter bracket?

[Petah78]

The kit they sell for $399, does that come with the thermostat sandwich plate already? As well, you mentioned he is somewhat local, can you tell me where? Thanks.

Originally Posted by Takumi788

Maximal Performance puts together all of this stuff for you. It is basically a DIY kit that someone else did all the hard work on. They will even make you custom length hoses if you want to put it somewhere weird. The cheapest kit by a mile. I have had it on my track car for 5 years with no issue.
CLICK HERE
They also sell the mocal thermostat sandwich plate separate if you want to go that route.

[Takumi788]

Originally Posted by Petah78

The kit they sell for $399, does that come with the thermostat sandwich plate already? As well, you mentioned he is somewhat local, can you tell me where? Thanks.

Yes. That comes with a Mocal thermostatic sandwich plate. They are out of Pennsylvania.

[MrSkubi]

Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17

what adapter bracket?

An adapter/metal bracket (or whatever this part should be called) similiar to one used in Jackson Racing cooler kits to mount oil cooler to oem impact bar. I hope it’s clear now - I should have written it in a different way

[SuperSub7]

im leaning towards what TommyW and DarkPira7e said: i mean if you think you can do it, do it. just dont say anything if it doesnt work out well is all.

[fminicooper]

Originally Posted by Biggerhammer

Well after seeing all the oil cooler kits for sale and being blown away by the prices I decided to see if I could hobble something together on my own. Looked on Amazon and found hoses, sandwich plate and oil radiator all for about $250. What am I missing? How are the kits 2-3 times the cost of putting my own together?

I am using the oil cooler from MAP Performance. 2 years fo track abuse, around 20 weekend.

$429 13 row Mocal, I bought the 19 rows but my impression not necesary for my NA engine.

maybe is not $250 but not 3x either.

https://www.maperformance.com/collec...frs-subaru-brz