Oil cooler help LT1 Options

[Steve91T]

Replace the block adapter too - that part that has the filter nipple on it. It's pot metal, will crack if you hang anything on it. Makes a big mess.
Canton has a couple different solutions.

Oh that's what you're talking about. I was thinking you were talking about the oil cooler that I've already removed.

I'm not sure if you saw the link I posted just above. That's what Canton told me to buy. I believe it actually does replace the block adapter that you're talking about.

[CamaroRick]

...It will def keep your oil cooler than 300 I take it Canton didnt take notes again lol LT4 Cooler worked for me same as c4 vette late lt1 cooler i think but don't entirely remember. It would make sense if they were. I can imagine they designed a pan in the 90's for a LT1 corvette first.

Just a quick questions about the LT4 cooler, is this an aftermarket piece? The reason I ask is Chevy dropped the KC4 oil cooler option on the C4 when the factory fill changed over to Mobil 1 starting with the 1992 model using the logic that synthetic oil didn't need an oil cooler. Thanks!

Factory piece on the optioned cars. I know it was stock on a 95 1le (mine) I ment to put LT4 vette. I forget the year Its a GM piece I put the part number.

Here is a pic of the top if anyone is wondering
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It screws onto that filter adapter. There is a flat O-Ring that seals it to the block

This post has been edited by CamaroRick: Apr 20 2016, 01:04 AM

[Steve91T]

I finally got started installing my oil cooler today. I decided I'm going to mount the oil cooler in the empty space behind the bumper. I bought some sheet metal and made a shroud for it.

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I'm going to cut the plastic radiator plastic to allow the oil cooler air to exit to the radiator. I figure doing this will allow the oil cooler to get fresh air along with supplying the radiator with even more air, even if that extra air is hot, it's still air.

I used a 3" hole saw to cut the bumper foam for the air intakes. When I pull the bumper for paint, I'll open up the existing holes in the bumper beam to a full 3".

Anyway, I'll get it it plumbed up tomorrow and see what happens.

[Steve91T]

It's done!

My first attempt at making lines. Kind of a PITA, but I'm sure next time will be easier. No leaks so I guess I did something right. I had ordered 10' and man I used every inch. So glad I didn't screw up.

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So then I ran up to Roush Racing parts and picked up another couple of AN fittings. Holy crap AN fittings are so expensive! Anyway, I got a 90 fitting and it cleared the 02 sensor by a fraction of a millimeter.

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As far as the oil cooler goes. I cut the plastics to all the cooler to recess into the plastics.

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[Steve91T]

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There's a lot more room between the oil cooler and radiator than it looks.

Anyway, normal driving would be 230-240 degrees. Tonight I took it for a spin and it never got above 200. In traffic it went to 220, but then dropped back down once I got moving again. Can't wait to see how it does on the track in a few weeks.

This post has been edited by Steve91T: Apr 27 2016, 01:45 AM

[Steve91T]

So today I had a chance to take the Camaro to Target (I didn't dare use the bathroom). Oil temps used to be about 230-235 with the warm weather we've been having. Now the oil temps stay at 200. Now this was a 10 minute drive with a few lights and max speed of 45 mph. On the way home, I took the back way and was able to cruise at 50 or so. This time I kept the revs above 3k and did a few WOT runs in 2nd and 3rd. Even in cooler weather I was able to see 250+ on the street. After the cooler, the most I saw was 215. Next week I'll take on the highway and see what kind of cooling I get at 80.

My theory is the air in front of the radiator is relatively high pressure. Not ideal for an oil cooler exit. But because the air is moving through the radiator, it's lower pressure than the air in front of the bumper. So while it's not as efficient of a location as possible, it's still going to see a decent amount of airflow. The other advantage is the radiator will have more air passing through it.

What do you guys think?