Additional Oil Cooler?

slipaway37 · 03-17-2010, 05:37 PM

Has anyone installed an aftermarket oil cooler on their E90? I am seriously eyeballing the Ar Design Stage I kit which adds and additional cooler to the factory setup, but mounts in front of the upper radiator. Thanks!

enrita · 03-17-2010, 05:45 PM

i have the driver side AR design oil cooler, working like a charm. Oil temps always very constant and under control.

Syndicategt · 03-17-2010, 05:54 PM

Are you planning on doing Auto-X? If not, I see no need for an aditional oil cooler.

Renus · 03-17-2010, 05:59 PM

I think a bigger oil cooler is better than an additional, but additional radiator will help a lot. Besides, the sensor to wake up the oil cooler to work in early stage like 80 or 85 degrees would be recommended than an additional oil cooler added.

Alpina_B3_Lux · 03-17-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by slipaway37

Has anyone installed an aftermarket oil cooler on their E90? I am seriously eyeballing the Ar Design Stage I kit which adds and additional cooler to the factory setup, but mounts in front of the upper radiator. Thanks!

I've got the ar design one you're considering, and it's great. I wrote a more detailed review in the link in my signature ("mods review") - you can read it up if you've got the time. Recommended without reservation is the summary.

Alpina_B3_Lux

ar design · 03-17-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpina_B3_Lux

I've got the ar design one you're considering, and it's great. I wrote a more detailed review in the link in my signature ("mods review") - you can read it up if you've got the time. Recommended without reservation is the summary.

Alpina_B3_Lux

Thanks!

lamia2super · 03-17-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by enrita

i have the driver side AR design oil cooler, working like a charm. Oil temps always very constant and under control.

whats the differences besides location?

ybbiz34 · 03-17-2010, 07:35 PM

I had the Dinan High Capacity Oil Cooler on my '07 335i and that thing was amazing. Never saw above 240 on long, spirited highway driving trips. I don't think I ever even hit 250 when thrashing the car.

Excellent quality, fitment, etc. Steep price tag though.

slipaway37 · 03-17-2010, 08:08 PM

"Alpina," thanks so much for your indepth analysis on not only the oil cooler, but so many other upgrades I have been considering. I emailed AR Design to inquire if their kit comes in an aluminum color like the radiator as opposed to black, but I have received no reply. I am about to drop some six-piston blue caliper Stoptech front brakes (cross-drilled rotors) on her and this oil cooler once I get an answer from AR Design. I am somewhat leary of doing the downpipes right now due to warranty reasons, but my AMS Intercooler, DCI, and JB3 2.0 on 100 octane fuel really makes this puppy scream thus far. I've actually had all four wheels spinning at once! Lot's 'O fun! Thanks again.

cocoturkey · 03-17-2010, 09:01 PM

i bought a AR Design OC, but I really hate the fact that it must be mounted in front of the radiator so I did a small motification and mounted it right behind my AA IC. I think this is the perfect location for the extra OC.

jimk · 03-17-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cocoturkey

i bought a AR Design OC, but I really hate the fact that it must be mounted in front of the radiator so I did a small motification and mounted it right behind my AA IC. I think this is the perfect location for the extra OC.

slipaway37 · 03-17-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cocoturkey

i bought a AR Design OC, but I really hate the fact that it must be mounted in front of the radiator so I did a small motification and mounted it right behind my AA IC. I think this is the perfect location for the extra OC.

How on earth did you manage to fit it behind your FMIC?

lamia2super · 03-17-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cocoturkey

i bought a AR Design OC, but I really hate the fact that it must be mounted in front of the radiator so I did a small motification and mounted it right behind my AA IC. I think this is the perfect location for the extra OC.

Purple All Sectors · 03-17-2010, 11:28 PM

Last week I attended HP Autowerks Grand Opening. Evolution Racewerks was displaying there race prepped 135i that has been competing in Time Attack series. They are about to release their twin oil cooler system. I took some pics with my cell.

slipaway37 · 03-17-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Purple All Sectors

Last week I attended HP Autowerks Grand Opening. Evolution Racewerks was displaying there race prepped 135i that has been competing in Time Attack series. They are about to release their twin oil cooler system. I took some pics with cell.

Hey, I was there too! I kept winning all the lottery stuff that I couldn't use remember? So I ended up giving most of it away. I am dead-set on this ar design oil cooler, and I already ordered my Stoptech Big Brake front kit with blue calipers and cross drilled rotors. I think I remember you, but I have my cars confused I think.

cocoturkey · 03-17-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by slipaway37

How on earth did you manage to fit it behind your FMIC?

Alright guys... I will take pictures when i get the chance and post it up here.

I found there's some space behind my AA IC... I thought I should give it a try so i took out the oc that had been sitting in my storage for 6 months and... IT FITS!!!

Purple All Sectors · 03-17-2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by slipaway37

Hey, I was there too! I kept winning all the lottery stuff that I couldn't use remember? So I ended up giving most of it away. I am dead-set on this ar design oil cooler, and I already ordered my Stoptech Big Brake front kit with blue calipers and cross drilled rotors. I think I remember you, but I have my cars confused I think.

Do you have BBS LM's? If yes, I remeber you too. We left at the same time. You looks good! I also have BBS LM's. My E90 was parked in the first parking space entering HP Autowerks on the left. Oil cooler is my next mod, and before I decided which one to purchase I want to see how much Evolution Racewerks twin cooler is going to cost.

2wheelsrbetter · 03-18-2010, 02:02 PM

the HP Autoworks set-up is interesting, they're running the coolers in series. is that how secondary coolers are typically set-up, or are the factory lines split?

JoeyFiasco · 03-22-2010, 06:56 PM

how much extra oil is needed for the coolers in series like that? doesn't this set up also greatly increase restriction when compared to a parallel set up?

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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	i have the driver side AR design oil cooler, working like a charm. Oil temps always very constant and under control. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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Renus Lieutenant 30 Rep 528 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (1)	I think a bigger oil cooler is better than an additional, but additional radiator will help a lot. Besides, the sensor to wake up the oil cooler to work in early stage like 80 or 85 degrees would be recommended than an additional oil cooler added.
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ybbiz34 Brigadier General 701 Rep 4,959 Posts Drives: 2023 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	I had the Dinan High Capacity Oil Cooler on my '07 335i and that thing was amazing. Never saw above 240 on long, spirited highway driving trips. I don't think I ever even hit 250 when thrashing the car. Excellent quality, fitment, etc. Steep price tag though. __________________ Current: '23 G20 M Sport 330i Current: '20 X253 GLC300 SUV Gone: '20 W205 C43 Sedan Gone: '18 W205 C43 Sedan Gone: '13 W204 C63 Sedan
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slipaway37 First Lieutenant 83 Rep 333 Posts Drives: '13 ZCP/E92/M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	"Alpina," thanks so much for your indepth analysis on not only the oil cooler, but so many other upgrades I have been considering. I emailed AR Design to inquire if their kit comes in an aluminum color like the radiator as opposed to black, but I have received no reply. I am about to drop some six-piston blue caliper Stoptech front brakes (cross-drilled rotors) on her and this oil cooler once I get an answer from AR Design. I am somewhat leary of doing the downpipes right now due to warranty reasons, but my AMS Intercooler, DCI, and JB3 2.0 on 100 octane fuel really makes this puppy scream thus far. I've actually had all four wheels spinning at once! Lot's 'O fun! Thanks again.
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cocoturkey Lieutenant 26 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 08' e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Taipei iTrader: (0)	i bought a AR Design OC, but I really hate the fact that it must be mounted in front of the radiator so I did a small motification and mounted it right behind my AA IC. I think this is the perfect location for the extra OC.
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Purple All Sectors Major 32 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6)	Last week I attended HP Autowerks Grand Opening. Evolution Racewerks was displaying there race prepped 135i that has been competing in Time Attack series. They are about to release their twin oil cooler system. I took some pics with my cell. Attached Images __________________ LTBMW, BBS LM, (SSR Comp Type C track), HKS Exhaust, KW V2, BMW Perf Bumper, BMW Perf Steering Wheel, BMW Perf CF Trunk Spoiler 2, M-tech Side Skirt, M-tech Rear Bumper, AFE Drop-in Filter, ETS FMIC, Lux H8, Euro Lens, ER Comp Oil Cooler Last edited by Purple All Sectors; 03-17-2010 at 11:45 PM..
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JoeyFiasco Major 26 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: '09 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: P'boro, UK iTrader: (0)	how much extra oil is needed for the coolers in series like that? doesn't this set up also greatly increase restriction when compared to a parallel set up?
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