Two oil coolers... Need help

Young_Man · 07-06-2011, 08:24 PM

Ok... I have the sport package and have the oem oil cooler but I was wondering if its possible to run 2 oil coolers? I was planning on running the 2nd oil cooler right behind my kidney grills but I really don't know where to begin with running the lines. This oil cooler has just been kinda collecting dust so I figured I could put it to some use on my E90 if it would help. I have access to all the lines/hoses and fittings that I would need I just need to know if it would really be beneficial... Any input will be appreciated...

Lol... Sorry for the massive pics.

Brey335i · 07-06-2011, 08:38 PM

Holy pic size!

And where would you mount that thing?

Young_Man · 07-06-2011, 08:45 PM

Lol yes I know the pictures are huge lol but I want to mount it behind the kidney grills.

CaptainInsano · 07-06-2011, 08:50 PM

You are basically talking about the ArDesign setup. The brackets they sent me didn't fit though. I pounded out my own from old computer cases, everything is going fine so far. I did have to drill new holes for the bolts. Just take off you front bumper and take a look. I'm sure you can figure it out.

GL!

taylors335 · 07-06-2011, 09:10 PM

look at my DIY thread !!
here is the link
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=464276

since the install i have relocated the cooler to a lower position in my M-tech bumper rite in front of the air duct !

Young_Man · 07-06-2011, 11:00 PM

Thanks for the info so far guys and AWESOME post taylors335! Anyone else have any input?

taylors335 · 07-07-2011, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Young_Man

Thanks for the info so far guys and AWESOME post taylors335! Anyone else have any input?

no prob !

sdstatestud88 · 07-07-2011, 01:19 AM

If the car already has the stock oil cooler can you just remove the spring to allow constant oil flow into the cooler?

MKR_DmD · 07-07-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sdstatestud88

If the car already has the stock oil cooler can you just remove the spring to allow constant oil flow into the cooler?

You would only do that if you live in a warm area. The spring is part of the thermosat, if you remove that and it gets cold out, oil will take forever to warm up.

BerkTechnology · 07-07-2011, 01:58 PM

That looks like a transmission cooler designed for low pressure. If you're going to do the work I would buy a bona fide cooler. Setrab & Mocal are two good ones.

taylors335 · 07-07-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sdstatestud88

If the car already has the stock oil cooler can you just remove the spring to allow constant oil flow into the cooler?

yes you can and like the post below , i live in san diego ambient temps rite now are about 85 degrees so yes it works great i am running the OEM cooler in addition to the Earls cooler !

sdstatestud88 · 07-07-2011, 06:22 PM

Have you looked for a different spring to allow oil flow at a lower heat range like 200 or 210?

taylors335 · 07-07-2011, 06:29 PM

no , not needed for my area , i just pulled her out and tried it and is working great warm up is still really fast actually , and i see 230 at the hottest unless i really push the car then i hit the average 250 middle mark!

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Young_Man Lieutenant 42 Rep 568 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Earth iTrader: (4)	Two oil coolers... Need help Ok... I have the sport package and have the oem oil cooler but I was wondering if its possible to run 2 oil coolers? I was planning on running the 2nd oil cooler right behind my kidney grills but I really don't know where to begin with running the lines. This oil cooler has just been kinda collecting dust so I figured I could put it to some use on my E90 if it would help. I have access to all the lines/hoses and fittings that I would need I just need to know if it would really be beneficial... Any input will be appreciated... Lol... Sorry for the massive pics.
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Young_Man Lieutenant 42 Rep 568 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Earth iTrader: (4)	Lol yes I know the pictures are huge lol but I want to mount it behind the kidney grills.
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07-06-2011, 08:50 PM	#4
CaptainInsano First Lieutenant 8 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Peninsula, SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	You are basically talking about the ArDesign setup. The brackets they sent me didn't fit though. I pounded out my own from old computer cases, everything is going fine so far. I did have to drill new holes for the bolts. Just take off you front bumper and take a look. I'm sure you can figure it out. GL!
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taylors335 Major 29 Rep 1,183 Posts Drives: Space Grey 08 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: san diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.00]	look at my DIY thread !! here is the link http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=464276 since the install i have relocated the cooler to a lower position in my M-tech bumper rite in front of the air duct !
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Young_Man Lieutenant 42 Rep 568 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Earth iTrader: (4)	Thanks for the info so far guys and AWESOME post taylors335! Anyone else have any input?
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sdstatestud88 Lieutenant 95 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2017 MW F80 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose iTrader: (1)	If the car already has the stock oil cooler can you just remove the spring to allow constant oil flow into the cooler?
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BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 228 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	That looks like a transmission cooler designed for low pressure. If you're going to do the work I would buy a bona fide cooler. Setrab & Mocal are two good ones.
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07-07-2011, 06:22 PM	#12
sdstatestud88 Lieutenant 95 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2017 MW F80 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose iTrader: (1)	Have you looked for a different spring to allow oil flow at a lower heat range like 200 or 210?
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taylors335 Major 29 Rep 1,183 Posts Drives: Space Grey 08 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: san diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.00]	no , not needed for my area , i just pulled her out and tried it and is working great warm up is still really fast actually , and i see 230 at the hottest unless i really push the car then i hit the average 250 middle mark!
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