[WhiteRqbbit]

Okay, all this talk about the lower cooler on the car, paired with my want for a splitter, has me thinking about relocating this thing. I have searched the internet, and I can't find anything talking about doing this, or if it's really been done outside of a purpose-built racing car.

I don't think there is enough room up front to relocate the cooler, so I think the rear might be viable with some smart ducting and perhaps an aux fan.

Another idea I think Jackie Ding Ding is exploring is covering the cooler altogether with probably some type of air gap to allow flow still. The GT500 and I guess the c7 corvette have similar setups to this.

What are everyone's thoughts on the matter?

[M2siast]

Cover it with a skid plate and forget about it.

[Mark_17]

If you feel like you *have* to move it, stand it up and put it in front of the radiator.

I'm just going to build a rock screen from SS mesh and put that on both sides of the oil cooler.

[WhiteRqbbit]

Originally Posted by Mark_17

If you feel like you *have* to move it, stand it up and put it in front of the radiator.

I'm just going to build a rock screen from SS mesh and put that on both sides of the oil cooler.

Having the auto, I already have the transcooler there... I think 3 layers may be a bit much up there.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by WhiteRqbbit

Having the auto, I already have the transcooler there... I think 3 layers may be a bit much up there.

Not familiar with the trans cooler, is it shorter than the radiator? Could the oil cooler (which is very short) fit on top (not in front) of the trans cooler?

[WhiteRqbbit]

Here are some pictures; I guess there would be some room above it. I would think that would provide enough cooling; the radiator may suffer a little, but how much that might be, I'm not sure.

[Mark_17]

I've stacked rad/condenser/trans cooler/oil cooler with no ill effects.

Are you going to track the car or is this strictly a street car?

[Tag]

Relocating it is a guaranteed way to void your engine warranty. Not worth it, just protect it, one and done.

[robopp]

Originally Posted by WhiteRqbbit

Here are some pictures; I guess there would be some room above it. I would think that would provide enough cooling; the radiator may suffer a little, but how much that might be, I'm not sure.

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That location looks way more vulnerable than the oil cooler to taking a large hit.

[J-RO]

Dont Do It!!!!!

[Polo08816]

Originally Posted by WhiteRqbbit

Okay, all this talk about the lower cooler on the car, paired with my want for a splitter, has me thinking about relocating this thing. I have searched the internet, and I can't find anything talking about doing this, or if it's really been done outside of a purpose-built racing car.

I don't think there is enough room up front to relocate the cooler, so I think the rear might be viable with some smart ducting and perhaps an aux fan.

Another idea I think Jackie Ding Ding is exploring is covering the cooler altogether with probably some type of air gap to allow flow still. The GT500 and I guess the c7 corvette have similar setups to this.

What are everyone's thoughts on the matter?

I've talked to some people on the track regarding the car as a whole. They said if they have an out of warranty engine failure but they have track insurance, they will just steer the car into a wall because it'll be harder to determine if the engine blew up before or after the collision.

[KevM2]

Originally Posted by Polo08816

I've talked to some people on the track regarding the car as a whole. They said if they have an out of warranty engine failure but they have track insurance, they will just steer the car into a wall because it'll be harder to determine if the engine blew up before or after the collision.

[WhiteRqbbit]

Originally Posted by Mark_17

I've stacked rad/condenser/trans cooler/oil cooler with no ill effects.

Are you going to track the car or is this strictly a street car?

It will see Track, I'm going to aim for 3-4 times a year, next event is next month actually.

[Ravenseal]

Just get the mishimoto skidplate.

[Mark_17]

Originally Posted by WhiteRqbbit

It will see Track, I'm going to aim for 3-4 times a year, next event is next month actually.

Great, track your oil temps with the cooler in both positions and report back. It'd be valuable to real world data.