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my new 15 row oversized oil cooler

Started by ccsct203, September 26, 2009, 09:21:48 PM

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ccsct203

nice Ebay item
fits well and cools better

If it's not broken, fix it anyways

higbonzo

Looks Sharp.

What is the total bill on something like that?

Later...

ccsct203

the oil cooler was $85 plus shipping
an reducers an-8 to an -6 $19
then the hoses and fittings to the motor which i had
was nearly a bolt on
If it's not broken, fix it anyways

ccsct203

Fluidyne
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P/N DB30115
If it's not broken, fix it anyways

Dan Filetti

How much extra oil do you need to keep the system full?

Just curious.

Dan
Live hardy, or go home. 

ccsct203

i checked the "level window" with the original cooler while running and the found this one needs an extra 1/2 quart to match the level
If it's not broken, fix it anyways

higbonzo


thuber3040

I'm not sure that we would need them with the larger cooler, but I was thinking of adding a pair of 4" 12v fans, like computer fans to force extra air through the cooler when the temp goes up outside, or in stop and go city traffic
1985 FJ1100 Finally Home
1984 FJ1100 New purchase
1978 KZ1327
1973 H2

ccsct203

If it's not broken, fix it anyways

thuber3040



SilenX iXtrema Pro 120mm Thermistor Case Fan IXP-74-14T        $14.99
SilenX:
FRYS.com #: 5525390
The ultimate in airflow to noise ratio, iXtrema Pro Quiet Fans are the only fans in the industry to be designed with silence and optimal airflow in mind. Smaller, domed motor hub, larger, more dramatic fan blade sweep area, no other fans on the market come even close in performance! There might be fans that offer more airflow or lower noise levels, but when it comes to a balance between the two, these fans can't be beat. Now available in a thermal controlled version, it comes with a 300mm long attached thermistor so you don't need to fiddle around with a fan controller! Simply mount the thermistor close to a heat sensitive component and the fan will speed up and down based on the temperature it senses.

They can be bought for under 10 if you dont want a thermostat, and some even have colored led's inside when they run.  :bad:
1985 FJ1100 Finally Home
1984 FJ1100 New purchase
1978 KZ1327
1973 H2

Ratchet_72

Water resistant hopefully? I'd make sure if I was you. Go to a wrecking yard and pry a good one off a Honda that's gonna be a bit tougher, larger, and water-resistant. i.e. made for a vehicle.

Quote from: thuber3040 on September 27, 2009, 09:27:14 PM


SilenX iXtrema Pro 120mm Thermistor Case Fan IXP-74-14T        $14.99
SilenX:
FRYS.com #: 5525390
The ultimate in airflow to noise ratio, iXtrema Pro Quiet Fans are the only fans in the industry to be designed with silence and optimal airflow in mind. Smaller, domed motor hub, larger, more dramatic fan blade sweep area, no other fans on the market come even close in performance! There might be fans that offer more airflow or lower noise levels, but when it comes to a balance between the two, these fans can't be beat. Now available in a thermal controlled version, it comes with a 300mm long attached thermistor so you don't need to fiddle around with a fan controller! Simply mount the thermistor close to a heat sensitive component and the fan will speed up and down based on the temperature it senses.

They can be bought for under 10 if you dont want a thermostat, and some even have colored led's inside when they run.  :bad:

Jason Cox
-------------------------------
2000 Honda CBR1100XX
1977 Ironhead
Sacto, CA.

thuber3040

That is true, I wonder how the size and thickness of those, or maybe they have one of the thin electric ones the street rodders use, but I know those are pricey.

Maybe some small aluminum "wings" on each end of the cooler to scoop a little more air through there.

But for stop and go I'd rather have a fan
1985 FJ1100 Finally Home
1984 FJ1100 New purchase
1978 KZ1327
1973 H2

jimmyboy

I was just killing time from surgery and ran across this.  My question is can the hoses be connected to the top of the cooler?  I was thinking that it would make it easier to check the oil level between changes.  Pat I know you are working on a cooler, how are you doing?  Jim

Pat Conlon

Quote from: jimmyboy on March 24, 2011, 03:09:37 PM
Pat I know you are working on a cooler, how are you doing?  Jim

Hey Jim, not me, it's Randy @ RPM that's working on the FJ oil cooler.  Stay tuned.  I'll try and remember to ping you when the details develop.

Best wishes on your surgery and speedy recovery....summer she's a commin!

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