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wankelbug 11-30-09 08:25 PM

gsl-se oil cooler
 
im looking for the size (volume) or #of pass oil cooler i should use for a Se 13b? what size should the tube that runs through the cooler be?

Rx-7Doctor 11-30-09 08:33 PM

This topic has been discussed in great detail regarding the appropriate cooler for out engines.

The outcome has always been the same.

Use the Se cooler or put a 2nd gen one on. There is a archived thread on how to install a 2nd gen oil cooler or our years.

wankelbug 11-30-09 08:37 PM

well here is the kicker. i have space limitations. so im looking for the minimum i need plus some. the engine is going into a 1970vw bug so i have 2 places to ideally mount it. under the deck lid or above the transmission. just depends on what size requirements are. i did a search and didnt quite find whhat i needed to know.

wankelbug 12-02-09 10:20 PM

anyone?

Jeff20B 12-03-09 04:10 PM

Beehive.

gawdodirt 12-04-09 04:16 PM


Originally Posted by wankelbug (Post 9651283)
well here is the kicker. i have space limitations. so im looking for the minimum i need plus some. the engine is going into a 1970vw bug so i have 2 places to ideally mount it. under the deck lid or above the transmission. just depends on what size requirements are. i did a search and didnt quite find whhat i needed to know.


Both terrible places from an airflow perspective. I don't think the deck lid will fit with a Mazda in it. Seen it before and it doesn't look right. That is a tough one. Whhere is the radiator goin?

gd

Slammed_GSL 12-04-09 11:11 PM

FD oil coolers come in pairs and can be split up, just a thought.

theNeanderthol 12-04-09 11:57 PM

I agree with jeff. An oil to water cooler should work out well.

wankelbug 12-07-09 03:51 PM


Originally Posted by gawdodirt (Post 9659042)
Both terrible places from an airflow perspective. I don't think the deck lid will fit with a Mazda in it. Seen it before and it doesn't look right. That is a tough one. Whhere is the radiator goin?

gd

yeah im sure the stocker will not fit under the deck lid. thats why i was just trying to figure the size and volume of a stocker so i can buy an aftermarket universal cooler that is of an appropriate size. the radiator is in the front, cut out the spare tire area and relocating the gas tank.

wankelbug 12-07-09 03:52 PM


Originally Posted by theNeanderthol (Post 9659808)
I agree with jeff. An oil to water cooler should work out well.

i heard the beehive sucked. plus this is on a 13b was that only on the 12 a?

wankelbug 12-07-09 03:53 PM

the deck lid is louvered and i was going to add a bad ass fan to it so i dont think air flow is an issue. plus the spot on the floor near the transmission has worked for many people with a little ducting

wankelbug 12-20-09 09:33 PM

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Jeff20B 12-21-09 12:12 AM

I put a beehive in my baja and it works just fine. And there's tons of room back there because it's a baja.

gawdodirt 12-21-09 11:34 AM


Originally Posted by wankelbug (Post 9664235)
i heard the beehive sucked. plus this is on a 13b was that only on the 12 a?

Let's stay focused here. The "beehive" only transfers heat to the water. And it was to be used WITH the air to air. Now, you have more heat to dissipate in the water.
There are great aftermarket radiators available. Jegs or Summit have quite a few very reasonably priced. I got a couple for some buggies I have. All AL consturction, rugged and compact. You CAN do better than the production stuff.

Is this a baja we're talking about?


gd

wankelbug 12-21-09 03:36 PM

it a full bodied car. did the beehive ever come equipped on a 13b? i am using a stock radiator witha beefy electric fan. heres a link to the photo album of my build http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6..._bug/70%20bug/


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