Cusco Oil Cooler

[akuhei]

Got the same flyer in english. Still doesnt give us any real world results, but its a much better translation of the information than what i'd posted before. The MSRP they post on this is crazy high though, especially if you compare it to converted yen price posted next to it.

[Huehuecoyotl]

gotta love all the marketing this site gets pumped with to wow you to swipe. SO many numbers, colors, from every vendor, but so little that actually matters...

[xwd]

http://tinyurl.com/d62zy52

That's the actual cooler unit, which is OEM on the 02-05 WRX. Like I said in the other thread, this is not a replacement for a real oil cooler where you are seeing very high oil temps like on a track.

[ft_sjo]

If you want a water/oil heat exchanger, then Mocal make them called 'laminova'...

Most of the oil cooler kits you can buy today use Mocal exchangers, so should be fairly reliable.

[JoeBoxer]

Wonder why the Cusco only fits manual transmissions, also mentions you have to cut the radiator hose. I'll stick with the Perrin kit although if somebody wants one of these let me know i'm interested to check it out.

[Huehuecoyotl]

hey the one positive thing I LIKE about the Mocal laminova and really like alot about the CUSCO is for guys going FI and having a FMIC, I had to get creative if you want to stick to giving the FMIC 1st dibbs at air flow. I mean if you PLAN to get a bigger radiator anyways, I can see how a a cusco oil cooler or the one ft_sjo posted could help, but I like the easy replacement/upgrade/inspection of the more traditional style of row cooler with sandwich plate. Lots of folks feel fine putting something in front of their fmic, not me

for those of you who see a true 4 seasons, water to oil may be better. I like the simple option to run a bigger oil cooler core if needed as my power level continues to grow

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Huehuecoyotl

hey the one positive thing I LIKE about the Mocal laminova and really like alot about the CUSCO is for guys going FI and having a FMIC,

Exactly ^^

[bpracer]

Kinda' overpriced based on current exchange rates, should be about $600.

If your going to get another radiator, have a cooler put in the drivers side tank. That is what I've used for years. It simplifies and shortens the oil lines.

[nix]

I hit 130c / 265f on my car today and ambient was only 18/65.

Been pondering where to fit a core around my AVO kit for a while but didn't come up with anything I'm happy with yet.

[Huehuecoyotl]

only see temps like that out on track never ever on street

[2forme]

Yea, I don't crack 220* F on spirited driving in 60-70*....

[wootwoot]

I am confused... Does this thing have a 266F thermostat? So the oil has to get up to 266F before the thermostat lets oil flow through the core?

I don't think the oil temp ever gets that high.... even the track and turbo guys don't see those temps do they?

[Calidrifter]

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

Wonder why the Cusco only fits manual transmissions, also mentions you have to cut the radiator hose. I'll stick with the Perrin kit although if somebody wants one of these let me know i'm interested to check it out.

In the original posts picture you can see a diamond snapped adapter on the left. The auto has a tranny cooler stock and the line splits where the adapter connects. So if you replace the split for the AT cooler that wouldn't be good.

Cusco stated they are looking into an AT version when I spoke to their rep at ToyotaFest/86DDA.

[scraejtp]

Originally Posted by dwx

http://tinyurl.com/d62zy52

That's the actual cooler unit, which is OEM on the 02-05 WRX. Like I said in the other thread, this is not a replacement for a real oil cooler where you are seeing very high oil temps like on a track.

Does the Subaru OEM part for the WRX/STI/Legacy fit the BRZ, and if so what does the Cusco part really offer?

I can pick up the OEM unit for ~$220, so all I need are small coolant lines which is relatively simple.