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LaunchHard
06-09-2011, 08:21 PM
Im trying to figure out what kind of oil temps people are seeing with the MAP oil cooler kit. Please let me know what kind of temps your seeing with daily driving and while at the track or boosting for a longer period of time. Appreciate the help, trying to decide if I should get a Setrab cooler rather than the B&M that the MAP kit offers.
turbotalon1g
06-09-2011, 09:41 PM
I don't know too many people that log oil temperature, but I know that my water temp took longer to heat up as a result of adding an oil cooler.

I believe most people with oil temp are usually road racers and such.

Good luck.
LaunchHard
06-09-2011, 10:17 PM
I just figured someone would pay attention to their oil temp gauge...for instance I know that on those 90° days this week my oil temp was up to 240° and normally it runs 210°.
Shane@DBPerformance
06-10-2011, 09:46 AM
Drag racers and street racers don't need an oil cooler at all.
Murlo26
06-10-2011, 09:53 AM
Drag racers and street racers don't need an oil cooler at all.

And yet I keep buying new ones for my car, maybe I should save a few bucks and leave it off! :)
v8klla
06-10-2011, 10:14 AM
We can certainly set you up with a setrab if you like as well :)
Matt D.
06-10-2011, 10:17 AM
Engines like the oil when it's warm, getting it too cool can hinder performance. The only time you should be worried about oil temps is when you have sustained load, such as road racing.
LaunchHard
06-10-2011, 11:12 AM
Drag racers and street racers don't need an oil cooler at all.

I'm going to the MAP road course day in brainerd on june 25th and I want to make sure my oil doesn't get too hot. After a certain point oil loses its lubrication properties right? And if its a hot day and I'm putting load on the engine for longer periods of time I know the oil is going to reach 240°+ temps. Just trying to do some preventative maintainance.
Kracka
06-10-2011, 11:35 AM
^Smart idea, I would not road race a DSM without a cooler on it. Subarus down here have a common tendency to blow up due to excessive oil temps on the track.
Shane@DBPerformance
06-10-2011, 03:35 PM
I'm going to the MAP road course day in brainerd on june 25th and I want to make sure my oil doesn't get too hot. After a certain point oil loses its lubrication properties right? And if its a hot day and I'm putting load on the engine for longer periods of time I know the oil is going to reach 240°+ temps. Just trying to do some preventative maintainance.

Ah, yea you might want one then.