Oil cooler cost?

[SkipB]

I am thinking about putting an oil cooler in my Backdraft. What do you think this should cost? I want all top quality components. Parts? Labor cost too, if I decide not to do it myself.

[petek]

SWAG: $400 parts, one six pack of beer for installation ... plus a promise of a ride in the car afterwards.

Don't forget, you'll need an oil thermostat if you put a cooler in (so that the oil comes up to proper operating temperature).

Of course you could just mount the oil cooler and not connect it to anything.

FinishLine has coolers and aluminum shrouds for the cooler.

[Joe Prochazka]

I just finished plumbing a Mocal oil cooler in my car and have not run it yet. I did not install a oil thermostat. Do you guys think that will be a problem? Will the oil get hot enough in warm climates without one?

[CSX 4027]

An oil cooler on the steet is usually more of a negative than one would think. You need hot oil for the bearings to survive in your motor. Especially with heavy weight oil. For the track is a different story. Spend an hour at speed at a track and you will understand what I mean. As most use -12 lines to look original, I would suggest blocking off the cooler with cardboard and duct tape until the oil gets warm. Also, use a oil pan heater stick on pad made by Moroso. It saves engines. No cold start ups. All the "Cup" guys use them. There is most definately a reason to use one. Cheap Insurance.

[Joe Prochazka]

I did a search after my last past and also made a call to my engine builder and it sounds like your right, Steve......cheap insurance. I know I've got a Canton catalog around here.