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existanzrx7 09-21-07 11:04 PM

What do you guys think about these oil coolers
 
Is any one using these coolers it yes what do you guys think about them do they do the job right? Or what do you guys think about this cooler I tried finding better info on these coolers but no luck? Thanks for reading

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-H...spagenameZWDVW

grimple1 09-22-07 12:32 AM

for that money, i'd just get a nice B&M oil cooler. B&M is hands down the best oil/trans coolers in the market.

Scrub 09-22-07 01:29 AM

seriously, there are just some things you should NOT skimp on. When you upgrade your oil cooler, either do it right or don't do it at all. If for whatever reason that core leaks and you don't notice it, you can kiss your engine goodbye.

alexdimen 09-22-07 01:51 PM

If it were going to have a leak big enough to cause instant engine failure, then it would leak right away and be obvious...

The only way to know for sure is to buy one and check it out...

Scrub 09-22-07 09:29 PM

I never said instant engine failure, and I never said it would leak as soon as you put it on. I've had a mocal core crack and leak everywhere.

-Dan

adam c 09-22-07 09:45 PM

Unless you are road racing, the stock oil cooler is fine.

Scrub 09-23-07 12:05 AM


Originally Posted by adam c (Post 7357813)
Unless you are road racing, the stock oil cooler is fine.

That too :)

existanzrx7 09-23-07 10:05 PM

Thanks guys

BigJim 09-23-07 11:05 PM

i think your low oil light would give away a leak before any damage was acrued

t-von 09-24-07 08:08 AM


Originally Posted by Scrub (Post 7356152)
seriously, there are just some things you should NOT skimp on. When you upgrade your oil cooler, either do it right or don't do it at all. If for whatever reason that core leaks and you don't notice it, you can kiss your engine goodbye.




There are far too many paranoid people on these threads. Your being too judgemental of an item you have absolutely no experience with. Name brand items don't mean they are the best. It just means they are more popular or well known. These oil coolers look to be perfectly fine. Pressure testing can easily be done while the car is sitting in the driveway with someone reving the engine. Oil pressure is going to build regardless if your vehicle is moving or stationary.

existanzrx7 if you decide to buy this cooler, it's very important that to also fab up the neccessary ducting to make sure the air goes through it, otherwise the change is pointless.

grimple1 09-24-07 02:25 PM

I hear you about brand name items just being more popular. And I understand what you're saying about putting all your money on a brand named item; however, the argument would be that because they are more popular you are also investing in a piece of mind in their reliability. Ok, so i know that's not always the case but an item is only as good as it is reliable.

existanzrx7 09-24-07 05:11 PM

I did check there OBX web site and they do make some nice parts and they also look like they are made of a good quality. But they make there stuff mainly for Hondas and I did see some things for the Wrx.

Scrub 09-24-07 10:34 PM

I'll stick with my name brand coolers, and keep the piece of mind thanks :) I think there is more to price then a name. No I don't have experiance with the OBX coolers. I'm not paranoid, just tired of people buying e-bay shit and then complaining when it turns out to be crap. Would you trust that oil cooler on your 20b?
-Dan


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