Oil Coolers
 

Guys, I was thinking about changing out my 2 oil coolers from my Fd, when after looking at kits that pretty much offered the same thing that our cars came with, Why do I need all of these shit. I mean, all I want is to upgrade my Oil Coolers, Not everything else. So what my question is, Do they make an adapter for the current lines to make it able to be mounted to after market Oil coolers like mocal, cwr or any other oil cooler that will give better end results.
Don't get me wrong, the other kits are nice, but why change somethign when it's working fine, I just wanna change the oil coolrs to some 19 row set.

Thanks guys, i know you all will come through for me, plus it'll help alot of guys who are on a budget and need reliable upgrades like this one.

Keith

I dont know if there is a kit available.. but if you wanna sell your stock oil coolers.. shoot me an email.

Matthew Walsh

the problem is that the stock coolers have a built in thermostat. most kits include coolers without thermostats, so you have to have seperate thermostats, mounts, lines, etc. the cost adds up quick. if you look oil coolers themselves are actually pretty cheap. then you will have to fab brackets, and ducts. B&M makes a cooler with a built in thermostat, and they also sell adapter hardware... http://www.bmracing.com/ not sure how it would mount up.

ok, i couldn't find it except for the trans coolers where it now says viscosity regulated, but sounds the same as a thermostat. the trans and oil coolers are the same. your best bet is to remove your stock oil coolers and take them to an aviation service center where they will refurb them good as new. I have not done this, only heard about it, but seems the best bang for the buck versus $1500 to $2500 for a new kit.

whoa, where you pricing that out.... doing it your self and buying everything shouldn't cost more than about 600 bucks.....

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/oilcooler.html $1200-$1400

http://www.jt-imports.com/FEED_FD_Parts_List.htm about $1900

I couldn't find which one was $2500, but it may have been greddy, or re amemiya.

good news-crooked willow racing has its kit for $895, which is a steal folks...
http://www.crookedwillow.com/oilcool.htm

oil Cooler fan
 

I put a fan on my stock cooler. I used a supra electric cooling fan. The older supra has two small fans mounted to the side of the larger mechanical fan. It makes a huge differences. I use it when the temp moves up over 200 and its never been above 210. I don't race the FD but still seems to do a great job.

Thats a good idea JSJ, I might try that. Do you have only one cooler? And how do you control when it comes on?

I wouldn't change out your stock ones, keep what you have. The stock mazda oil coolers are far better than any aftermarket cooler. If your woried about them have them professionaly cleaned and flushed, then put an extra fan on them. Why do you want to mess with them? There are tons of guys with 500hp FD's that all use stock oil coolers, and almost all road race rx's as well, use stock. I would suggest spending your money on a better radiator or complete silicone vac. hose set for reliability, befor messing with oil coolers.

CJG

ZVON13B
I have only one cooler and its in the original place. I had to give up windshield wiper bottle to fit it in. I use a manual switch via relay for sure. I control all my fans manually but have the factory back up still operational. I had to fab the brackets and fan shroud. It was a real tight fit. I also drilled some holes in the plastic under fender shield as well as not installing the lower corner splash guard for ventilation. The Supra fan is a small but powerful unit but I am sure there are others out there which would work fine.

I'm working on doing the same on my FC. My Oil temps are too high! What year (series) Supra fan did you use? Will It clear a FC Oil Cooler? Pic of your setup/fan?

oil coolers
 

Guys check out your local boneyard for motorcycle radiator fans, on average they are the dame size for 400-750 cc motorcycle radiator as your stock oil coolers, they come with schroud, built in thermo etc.....

The pictures are on CD some where but the FD cooler is different size wise. I think it was a 90 or so Supra. They come with a mechanical fan and two electrical ones mounted off to the side. There are others but the supra fan is powerful. The motor is a flat design but almost as large as the big fans. You could use a motorcycle fan set up. I think it will do a good job as well. I just happened to have the Supra fans. This type of mod takes time to fab up but it well worth the effort.

FC oil coolers are bigger than each of the duals that came on FD's right?

you could try running 2 FC coolers in parralle (they have built in thermostats too)l. i dont see how any rotary could make too much heat for that.

i dont know how thic would fit in with a front mount and/or radiator on an FD, but it would deffinetly keep things cool.

just an idea.

Thanks for the follow up. I am tracking down an e-fan off some kinda of a Bike right now but I'll keep a look out for one off a 90ish Supra. I've got a spare FC Oil Cooler that I am able to bring with me for confirmation which should help for sure. When you are able to post your setup J.S.J.