[chicagob5]

to use this oil cooler setup you have to have a car with an oil cooler originally correct?

Mine doesnt and I've been looking for a dual setup like this.

[3000GT MR]

Originally Posted by klipseracer

Nice setup... do you have before/after comparison numbers? Do we have any numbers from the other oil cooler options?

Yea it went from really hot. 250-260 to 190-200. I monitor it a lot on the before and after. Takes the exact same time to warm up.

Chicago, my car didn't come with a oil cooler. I had to purchase a housing.

[chicagob5]

Originally Posted by 3000GT MR

Yea it went from really hot. 250-260 to 190-200. I monitor it a lot on the before and after. Takes the exact same time to warm up.

Chicago, my car didn't come with a oil cooler. I had to purchase a housing.

I see,

So you got the oil filter housing & the thermostat block off plate?

[3000GT MR]

Yes

[DallasBoosted]

Originally Posted by 3000GT MR

Yes

The around town experience sounds really similar to how my stett oil cooler behaves. In 100 degree Texas heat I cruise around at 210-220, when it was 40-50 degrees it would sit right on the thermostat temp of 180. On the highway it will drop from 220 to 190-200 even at 100 degrees ambient.

The real test will be on the track. Looks like good hardware though. Good job! Only think I don't like is the distribution and lines in front of the radiator.

[3000GT MR]

Originally Posted by DallasBoosted

The around town experience sounds really similar to how my stett oil cooler behaves. In 100 degree Texas heat I cruise around at 210-220, when it was 40-50 degrees it would sit right on the thermostat temp of 180. On the highway it will drop from 220 to 190-200 even at 100 degrees ambient.

The real test will be on the track. Looks like good hardware though. Good job! Only think I don't like is the distribution and lines in front of the radiator.

http://db.tt/7IM92fbH
What's wrong with this? It's polished just hard to take pictures

[akotten]

What brand are the oil cooler cores?

[3000GT MR]

I can't remember. They were originally for the 3KGT. I want to say B&M. They are about 4 years old

[DallasBoosted]

Originally Posted by 3000GT MR

http://db.tt/7IM92fbH
What's wrong with this? It's polished just hard to take pictures

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1368431513

That one was the one I was thinking of, significant blockage of radiator flow there.

[WesleyC]

Looks like you removed all of the pieces that direct the air to the intake because of your oil cooler. Isn't that pretty ineffective? DCIs already suck in a lot of hot air. Without the little bit of cold air being directed to the intake, have you noticed any negative effects?

[akotten]

Originally Posted by 3000GT MR

I can't remember. They were originally for the 3KGT. I want to say B&M. They are about 4 years old

Dang, they look really good for that price. I have a track day coming up in two weeks and was contemplating making this setup quick. I counted 16 rows on them haha. Did you find them on Ebay?

These look close: http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-16...fca00f&vxp=mtr

[3000GT MR]

Originally Posted by DallasBoosted

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1368431513

That one was the one I was thinking of, significant blockage of radiator flow there.

Removing the scoops and blocking it off allowing all air to flow threw the radiator probably makes up for or is better than the original set up

[3000GT MR]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Looks like you removed all of the pieces that direct the air to the intake because of your oil cooler. Isn't that pretty ineffective? DCIs already suck in a lot of hot air. Without the little bit of cold air being directed to the intake, have you noticed any negative effects?

Single turbo'd ;-) how ever i did have a afe stg 2 prior to installing the single, i never noticed an increase in temp or anything. Couldn't tell a difference between the afe scoops in the winter and removing the whole cold induction system in the summer.

[Roy Cormier]

Looks like a fun project! I had a couple 3000GT VR4s and a TT stealth too. Once the 335i came out I knew I'd pick one up someday.

[3000GT MR]

Thanks! Yea your name looks familiar either from this site or a 3s. A lot of people have switched. I still have mine but never drive it

[._.]

Originally Posted by akotten

Did you find them on Ebay?

These look close: http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-16...fca00f&vxp=mtr

Damn, that is not expensive at all, wonder if it would not leak after long.

[akotten]

Originally Posted by R 4 5 T 4 M 4 N

Damn, that is not expensive at all, wonder if it would not leak after long.

Yeah. Maybe I'll make a rig to pressure test them under water at 100psi. That should help settle the nerves.

[3000GT MR]

Originally Posted by akotten

Yeah. Maybe I'll make a rig to pressure test them under water at 100psi. That should help settle the nerves.

They look identical to those. I used 2 plugs. One i drilled and taped and put a threaded valve stem in. It held 125psi over night. I was good with that. I had pictures of everything my computer won't boot past the windows screen so everything i do has to be done by phone

[paulguma]

Awesome build! Please update when you get some more numbers.

[boom]

So did you eliminate the brake ducts? That'll suck for you if you ever take it to track.

[pwr hungry]

I see it says you're ST now...is the kit already on and car running?

[3000GT MR]

Originally Posted by pwr hungry

I see it says you're ST now...is the kit already on and car running?

As of now yes it is, i installed it last weekend