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robbo mcs · May 6th, 2008, 10:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by sillycar gt4cs (original)

you will find that water temp will reach it temp before the oil temp.the only way you we see this is with some gauges.
i would sugest getting some before you decide on a oil cooler,then you can see if you really need a cooler

Hi,

I absolutely agree. You need an oil temp gauge before you can decide if you need an oil cooler.

If you are hitting oil temps greater than 125-130C then you need a cooler. Realistically this will only be an issue for people who are tracking the car.

There is an enormous difference between "spirited road driving" and racing / tracking the car.

Cheers

Robbo

May 6th, 2008, 10:42 AM	#18
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 01:53 AM Posts: 2,669 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sillycar gt4cs (original) you will find that water temp will reach it temp before the oil temp.the only way you we see this is with some gauges. i would sugest getting some before you decide on a oil cooler,then you can see if you really need a cooler Hi, I absolutely agree. You need an oil temp gauge before you can decide if you need an oil cooler. If you are hitting oil temps greater than 125-130C then you need a cooler. Realistically this will only be an issue for people who are tracking the car. There is an enormous difference between "spirited road driving" and racing / tracking the car. Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!