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I spoke to Derale Tech Support and Cam, really helpful guy, pointed me towards the 15660 Kit.
Put it in last week. As I cannot track my oil temp I am not sure how much cooling of the oil is happening. The engine seemed to run 2-5 degrees cooler on the highway, but that is being judged by the Coolant temp which is not a perfect indicator by any means. We drove home to Chicago in 90 degree plus heat with tons of humidity. Engine temp stayed around 202 peaked at 207 up hill and into a wind. Was happy to have the oil cooler on there.
Cam wanted me to use snap on fittings, but that was adding cost. Also, having stainless steel lines made would be preferable, but again, you have to consider cost at some point.
Had to trim a bracket off the frame to get it to fit. Used aluminum stock to make the brackets. Sandwich adapter plate went on easy enough, didn't need to change filter. Used gaskacinch on the fittings for the lines at Cam's recommendation. Blue threadlocker on the thermostatic switch. Used a tap a fuse to wire the fan and that is on the horn fuse.
Install aside from fitment was a breeze.
looks really clean. So you took the plastic guard off to fit it within the wheelwell... then put back? Sneaky spot!
i have a pretty big cavity on passenger side corner where coolant reservoir is. Mines SE model and noticed SE7 has extra vacuum lines or something there but could easily be used for cooler or relocating battery/ windshield reservoir etc. just a thought if it’ll work for anybody.
Im looking to do this mod at some point but I’m with Sixpack. Too many other urgent projects and not enough frikin dough!
looks really clean. So you took the plastic guard off to fit it within the wheelwell... then put back? Sneaky spot!
i have a pretty big cavity on passenger side corner where coolant reservoir is. Mines SE model and noticed SE7 has extra vacuum lines or something there but could easily be used for cooler or relocating battery/ windshield reservoir etc. just a thought if it’ll work for anybody.
Im looking to do this mod at some point but I’m with Sixpack. Too many other urgent projects and not enough frikin dough!
Thanks! I have not trimmed and reinstalled the wheelwell shield yet. I will soon to stabilize the oil lines.
