Oil cooler

1. MJ05LLY Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Doncaster Posts: 1616 Audi TTS

   #1 27th October 2010, 15:05

   Quick question really.
   Worth using one of these on a cammed VTS engine?
   
   Had a quick search and found a mixed bag of results
2. tay56 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Warrington Posts: 755 Saxo VTR

   #2 27th October 2010, 17:38

   If your gonna be using it for track use id recommend it so that oil temperature doesn't get too high.
3. Matt-T Established Member Joined: Oct 2010 Rednal Posts: 1943 Vauxhall Vectra VW Golf Mk4 Honda Prelude

   #3 27th October 2010, 17:40

   Track use i would, but other than that i wouldnt, last thing you want is to over-cool your oil and stop it flowing haha
4. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

   #4 27th October 2010, 18:19

   yer really only need for track days, as normal driving the vts will be ok with oil temps.
5. user_27114 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 jarraaaaaaaaaa Posts: 3580 Mk2 16v VTR + Nitrous

   #5 27th October 2010, 18:28

   Could you use it with a thermostatic sandwitch plate for a fast road car? That surely would over cool?
6. maddison_vts Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torbay Posts: 1565 2000 phase 2 Saxo VTS Turbo 2000 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #6 27th October 2010, 18:39

   as said, unless its just used as a track car then no, its a waste of time and won't be doing any favours.
   
   my oil temp sits quite low with an oil cooler and thats with the oil being used through the turbo!
   
   only time i've had it above half way on the standard guage is when i've been on track.
7. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #7 27th October 2010, 20:24

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DusheR Could you use it with a thermostatic sandwitch plate for a fast road car? That surely would over cool?

   they dont work mate, you cant get the right temp thermostat, they still overcool your oil, ive got a brand new one for the turbo build but not gonna bother if at all fitting it till next summer
   
   maddison, whats yours like driving on turbo with cooler? im scared to fit mine as the car barely gets warm on morning and evening runs to work, i just live 10 mins from work if im lucky, cold monrings are scarey as is lol
8. maddison_vts Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torbay Posts: 1565 2000 phase 2 Saxo VTS Turbo 2000 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #8 27th October 2010, 20:29

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by blackie_2k5 maddison, whats yours like driving on turbo with cooler? im scared to fit mine as the car barely gets warm on morning and evening runs to work, i just live 10 mins from work if im lucky, cold monrings are scarey as is lol

   it takes ages to get the car up to temperature, which gets annoying.
   was more than needed when i took it on track though!
   my oil temp sits at around 1/3 when i'm driving around normally with a few little blips on boost. give it a boot full for a while and it will go up to just under half way. When i back off and drive normally, it goes straight back to nomal again.
   
   there are a lot of times when i have no need for it at all to be honest, but i can't not have it at all if you get me?
9. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #9 27th October 2010, 20:35

   yeah i know what you mean, is that with a stat in or not? i dont wanna fit mine till after the really cold weather is gone as my car wouldnt warm up on a morn, but think i may have a bash after, or poss fit a blanking plate to cover the cooler itself when not needed, this may solve the prob
10. maddison_vts Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torbay Posts: 1565 2000 phase 2 Saxo VTS Turbo 2000 Nissan 200sx S14a

    #10 27th October 2010, 20:39

    no stat in it, not heard much good about them tbh.
    
    its ok tbh, takes about 4 miles for the oil gauge to start moving with mine in this weather.
    
    but i drive like an aboslute sissy when the engine is cold, never above 1/4 throttle, never above 3,000 rpm etc etc.
    i'm sure if i was less considerate it would warm up relatively quickly.
11. MJ05LLY Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Doncaster Posts: 1616 Audi TTS

    #11 27th October 2010, 20:40

    Ok lads thanks for all the helpful replies. I was offered one a Mocal one cheap enough from a mate, but if ive no need for it then no point spending cash on it.
    Cant see track days happening any time soon
    
    Love and kisses xxxx
12. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

    #12 27th October 2010, 20:42

    4 miles :fuck: id remove it for the winter if i was you mate,justr think you start the car in cold temps the oil is like glue, if its like this itll be ha to get it round the engine into the components that need lubricating, youll getserious engine wear if its not lubricating properly after 1 mile never mind 4 lol
13. maddison_vts Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torbay Posts: 1565 2000 phase 2 Saxo VTS Turbo 2000 Nissan 200sx S14a

    #13 28th October 2010, 16:23

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by blackie_2k5 4 miles :fuck: id remove it for the winter if i was you mate,justr think you start the car in cold temps the oil is like glue, if its like this itll be ha to get it round the engine into the components that need lubricating, youll getserious engine wear if its not lubricating properly after 1 mile never mind 4 lol

    yeah, i have thought of taking it off and using the standard one, but if i want to open it up, its going to get far too hot without the cooler i'd expect!