New spot for oil cooler. Help w/ any oil starvation issues!!

[The Big Red One]

I like the idea of still running the oil cooler, but RCC has making these kits to run without em for years with great results.

Yep, I had this same discussion with Richard, Frank and another turbo builder on this site, and they all agreed losing the cooler isn't a big issue. One of them had even tested temps with and without the cooler to be sure it wouldn't be an issue....it wasn't. The temps were almost identical with and without the oil cooler.
I was very concerned about losing my cooler if I boosted my busa, but they eased my mind. Just dump the cooler like RCC recomends and you'll be fine.

 

[jermzfree]

Yep, I had this same discussion with Richard, Frank and another turbo builder on this site, and they all agreed losing the cooler isn't a big issue. One of them had even tested temps with and without the cooler to be sure it wouldn't be an issue....it wasn't. The temps were almost identical with and without the oil cooler.
I was very concerned about losing my cooler if I boosted my busa, but they eased my mind. Just dump the cooler like RCC recomends and you'll be fine.

Thanks for the advice but Im doing it anyway. It's not hard or expensive once the radiator is out. Ill post results once I have it in the bike. I might never know what temperature difference it made, but I refuse to believe that oil coolers are marketing gimicks.

 

[POWERHOUSE]

Thanks for the advice but Im doing it anyway. It's not hard or expensive once the radiator is out. Ill post results once I have it in the bike. I might never know what temperature difference it made, but I refuse to believe that oil coolers are marketing gimicks.

One other thing to consider is the diverter (located behind the oil filter) that diverts oil to the oil cooler also diverts oil away from the main galley, the one you are most likely taking your turbo oil feed line from. It is a good thing that you are running the high output oil pump gear. Please post your results . . .

 

[jermzfree]

One other thing to consider is the diverter (located behind the oil filter) that diverts oil to the oil cooler also diverts oil away from the main galley, the one you are most likely taking your turbo oil feed line from. It is a good thing that you are running the high output oil pump gear. Please post your results . . .

Didn't fit Not without moving the radiator back 2 inches. Thanks for all interesting feedback

 

[jermzfree]

Re: New spot for oil cooler.

Actually still might fit if I mount it near the top of radiator. I'll see if it clears the forks when wheel is turned to either side.

 

[jermzfree]

I am just buying the base unit and buying a range of fittings making my own hoses

Actually i need it next week and no sign of anything but confirmation of the order
i do have a laminova core here, may have to make the whole thing yet

OZBooster, how did the Laminova work out for you? What did you use for fittings, and do you think these will work? The opening is roughly the same size as the original, but when the male end is threaded in it will be appreciably smaller. Going to be OK????? I took your advice and got the gsxr cooler, and am mounting down near the turbo instead of near the radiator, just not enough room.

 

[arthur39]

Re: New spot for oil cooler.

Actually still might fit if I mount it near the top of radiator. I'll see if it clears the forks when wheel is turned to either side.

you are defeating the purpose of the cooler if you put it there, engine temps will rise because of restriction of air flow to the radiator. Rcc sells the fan temperature switch relocator which will help the engine temps from rising, clip the wings on the thermostat. I would rather use that area for a heat exchanger

 

[Freechance]

Heres the thing i had on my gen 1 turbo if interested.