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Old 09-23-2006, 08:42 PM
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Default Oil Temp

My Cobra has a dry sump system, with an approx 2 gallon oil tank, fitted end of passengers footwell, plus the engine is all alloy, the pump scavenge plumbing was going to incorporate a -16AN fitting 13 row oil cooler, mainly to give some cooling if necessary, and also to look like a race Cobra, and I could fit the number plate over the cooler opening to deflect air if the temperature is to low!
I would be surprised if a cooler was necessary, and if so a heat exchanger might be a better idea to get the oil to a suitable level of 190F, and I would emagine the oil could go a bit higher even though the water system is removing heat.

Another issue with this system is on startup circulating cold oil of a greater quantity, considering two 110volt inside oil tank heaters, set up in series so I can run our 230-240v power to pre heat engine oil. Sometimes I think my system is overkill and sucks $$$$$$$ but I guess try and do it once ........!
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