Oil Cooler

**pmurr181** · 06-16-2011, 02:47 AM

Hey Guys

Looking to get an oil cooler for my rb20det wondering what kits people are going with and how hard of an install did you guys find it. Any recommendations?

Thanks

**Silvia_Drift** · 06-16-2011, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by pmurr181

Hey Guys

Looking to get an oil cooler for my rb20det wondering what kits people are going with and how hard of an install did you guys find it. Any recommendations?

Thanks

Order all the pieces (core, lines fittings etc) from a place like Summit Racing and put the kit together yourself. I've done that a few times. Much better than spending $1000 on some JDM brand.

Make sure you get an oil thermostat as well.

**johnnyjohnny** · 06-16-2011, 02:50 PM

I second Silvia_Drift's comments. Go to Jegs or Summit and just buy the basic components. They're very simple to install. HKS/Greedy/Tomei stuff is just not worth it.

**cschepp** · 06-16-2011, 02:57 PM

I'm just going to buy grex oil block and relocate block and get my own lines and fittings made up.

**pmurr181** · 06-16-2011, 09:41 PM

where is summit racing? or Jegs? I am liking that idea much better

**johnnyjohnny** · 06-17-2011, 08:42 AM

Online mail order sources. Excellent prices and fast shipping. I've used them both for 20+ years.

**pmurr181** · 06-18-2011, 01:10 AM

perfect thanks guys. What would i be looking to order? Core, lines.... How do i know what type of sandwich plate ( i think thats what its called) to complete the install?

**Skym** · 06-18-2011, 03:04 AM

From here -

http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/c...ab_Oil_Coolers

Setrab oilcooler cores are hp rated, etc and used by Ferrari, etc. Up to 320hp a 19row oilcooler core is more than enough for mild tuned RB20DET (can upgrade core later on). I would suggest you buy the Setrab mounting brackets and some aluminium sheets for custom ducting, bolts + nuts to hold ducting panels to oilcooler core together, etc.

Also can use a Mocal sandwich plate with inbuilt thermostat -

http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/c...andwich_Plates

Fittings, etc -

http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/c...y/HoseFittings

Basically select core size based on engine hp, etc, fitting size, hose to match fittings and fittings to match on sandwich plate.

Always use fittings from same manufacturer to prevent oil leaks. If Setrab oilcooler core use Setrab fittings. If Mocal sandwich plate use Mocal fittings.