Thanks guys. Any recomendations on the oil cooler to get?
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Thanks guys. Any recomendations on the oil cooler to get?
oil cooler > radiator upgrade..
I have never seem a factory honda's water system overheat on the track...
When they do, there is usually another issue causing it
oil cooler first.
My current setup on the DC2R is mugen sump, 10-row oil cooler and modified oil pump. It works very well for me at the track and 5 continuous hot laps are never an issue. I also remove the front number plate in order to maximise on the airflow thru the radiator.
If you are running OEM honda coolant with good quality oil, there's really nothing much to worry about :)
Why fatboyz? Just curious, cooler oil aint going to help you if your oil pump cant pick up the oil because its sloshing around.Quote:
Originally Posted by fatboyz39
yeah but the title is oil cooler or radiator... nothing to do with baffle..Quote:
Originally Posted by thebob
Depends on your car.. if yor have an ITR, there is already the interal metal tabs/baffle which keeps oil down.
If u are an ITR I would rather oil cooler first.
And by all means, baffled sumps have their disadvantages. The baffles can cause starvation..
Cause imagine if you are slightly down on oil.... even just slightly, the matter would be made worst as the oil takes longer to return to the pickup becuase of the damn welded in baffle causing starvation...:thumbdwn:
u have to be very very careful either way..
I wonder if he already has oil temperature and pressure gauges....
As what blitz said the OT was asking which one. We ran a ITR motor at the track with and without oil cooler. Temperature without oil cooler 130 degree after 3 laps, with a oil cooler 100 degree max.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebob
Yes a baffle sump is a good idea if you have a K series engine as there is no baffle plates in them sumps.
true....just gotta keep an eye out on oil levels at the end of the sessions.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlitZ
so b18c7's come stock with some sort of baffle?
Yep, B18C7's come with light baffles on divers side and pasenger side.
Without knowing what engine you are using it is impossible to suggest a size. Also you need to keep in mind that a cooler large enough for the track is way too big for the road. I know because I have one I sized for the track. On the street I have to block air flow to it, and I have a thermostat.Quote:
Originally Posted by _FeRiO_
You need to start by knowing what oil temps you reach at the moment. If you aren't going over 120*C then you have nothing to worry about.
A B16/18/K20 for for track use would need something in the 19 row size from Earl's or equivalent. But you will have problems with cold oil even with a thermostat on the street.