VK OC w/ STETT FMIC

longodj · 11-25-2009, 04:09 PM

Hey,
This past weekend I drove home from school (Rochester, NY to Jersey, 5 hours) and did my first long term test of my STETT FMIC along with the VK Oil Cooler I've been running. I don't know if it's possible for an engine to be too cool but damn this combo comes close. The whole trip (cruising at 74, 65 degree ambient temps) my car read a solid 200 degrees. Even when pushing the car when I got closer to my house the car never topped 210. I thought the VK OC was enough, and then I saw what the IC did. I used to see 260-270 on the highway, 310 (limp) on the track. With the VK OC I dropped down to 230 highway, 250 track. I haven't gotten this combo onto the track yet but I would bet I won't see 230.

If you're looking to drop engine temps, pick these two up. Great work VK and great work STETT!

-Dave

EDIT: Pics!

Mr. 5 · 11-25-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by longodj

Hey,
This past weekend I drove home from school (Rochester, NY to Jersey, 5 hours) and did my first long term test of my STETT FMIC along with the VK Oil Cooler I've been running. I don't know if it's possible for an engine to be too cool but damn this combo comes close. The whole trip (cruising at 74, 65 degree ambient temps) my car read a solid 200 degrees. Even when pushing the car when I got closer to my house the car never topped 210. I thought the VK OC was enough, and then I saw what the IC did. I used to see 260-270 on the highway, 310 (limp) on the track. With the VK OC I dropped down to 230 highway, 250 track. I haven't gotten this combo onto the track yet but I would bet I won't see 230.

If you're looking to drop engine temps, pick these two up. Great work VK and great work STETT!

-Dave

I'm just curious with what oil you are running.

Proper Motion LLC · 11-25-2009, 04:29 PM

Did ur XI come with an OEM oil cooler?

RevC · 11-27-2009, 12:49 AM

any way to check if car has oil cooler from factory?
my oil temps never go above 250..might have one

Proper Motion LLC · 11-27-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RevC

any way to check if car has oil cooler from factory?
my oil temps never go above 250..might have one

It's right here:

You have an oil cooler if you have this vent:

TTexan · 11-27-2009, 11:13 AM

Mine did quite well from Austin to Dallas, until I hit bumper to bumper traffic.

longodj · 11-27-2009, 08:53 PM

I am back to the stock 5W30 oil now as I brought the car in recently to get my clutch replaced.

My XI did not come with an oil cooler. I was limping on track and got the dealer to put in the OEM cooler. The OEM cooler did next to nothing. The VK let me do an hour and a half hot session with no issue whatsoever. I can't even imagine what my car can do now. Next thing I need is a piggyback!

e.n335 · 11-27-2009, 10:56 PM

Agree to the OP - I use a Code3/Spearco FMIC and the VKM OC. Temps are much cooler compared to stock.

longodj · 11-28-2009, 02:36 PM

Pics up!

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longodj Major 77 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335xi [0.00] 1974 VW Beetle [0.00]	VK OC w/ STETT FMIC Hey, This past weekend I drove home from school (Rochester, NY to Jersey, 5 hours) and did my first long term test of my STETT FMIC along with the VK Oil Cooler I've been running. I don't know if it's possible for an engine to be too cool but damn this combo comes close. The whole trip (cruising at 74, 65 degree ambient temps) my car read a solid 200 degrees. Even when pushing the car when I got closer to my house the car never topped 210. I thought the VK OC was enough, and then I saw what the IC did. I used to see 260-270 on the highway, 310 (limp) on the track. With the VK OC I dropped down to 230 highway, 250 track. I haven't gotten this combo onto the track yet but I would bet I won't see 230. If you're looking to drop engine temps, pick these two up. Great work VK and great work STETT! -Dave EDIT: Pics! __________________ Performance: UUC Sways CDV Mod KW V3 Vorshlag plates Pagid Yellow VK OC Hotchkis Brace STETT IC/CAI Braille B2015 VK Catless DP BMS JB3 M-Tech #1 Mod: AutoX/HPDE HPDE 3 Many Thanks: *********s UUC Motorwerks VK Motorwerks HP Autowerks SOLD Last edited by longodj; 11-28-2009 at 02:36 PM..*
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RevC Lieutenant General 179 Rep 11,768 Posts Drives: a couple fast toys Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Voorhees+cherry hill,NJ iTrader: (26)	any way to check if car has oil cooler from factory? my oil temps never go above 250..might have one __________________ -Rev SGM e92 335xi\|Helix\|AFE\|AWE\|PROCEDE\|SYNAPSE\|ER\|OSS\|BMW PERFORMANCE\|P3\|always growing..
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longodj Major 77 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335xi [0.00] 1974 VW Beetle [0.00]	I am back to the stock 5W30 oil now as I brought the car in recently to get my clutch replaced. My XI did not come with an oil cooler. I was limping on track and got the dealer to put in the OEM cooler. The OEM cooler did next to nothing. The VK let me do an hour and a half hot session with no issue whatsoever. I can't even imagine what my car can do now. Next thing I need is a piggyback! __________________ Performance: UUC Sways CDV Mod KW V3 Vorshlag plates Pagid Yellow VK OC Hotchkis Brace STETT IC/CAI Braille B2015 VK Catless DP BMS JB3 M-Tech #1 Mod: AutoX/HPDE HPDE 3 Many Thanks: **********s UUC Motorwerks VK Motorwerks HP Autowerks SOLD
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e.n335 Moderator 281 Rep 4,481 Posts Drives: e93 ///M3 DCT, 07/2009 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Switzerland, ZH iTrader: (0)	Agree to the OP - I use a Code3/Spearco FMIC and the VKM OC. Temps are much cooler compared to stock.
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