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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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ok so need some help deciding on mishimoto $330 or mfactory $350 for my boosted em1 track car.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MIO-MMOC-UL/?rtype=10
http://www.teammfactory.com/oil-cooler-kit
and also just wondering if lightweight rear glass is this illegal in any class
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-9009/
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Kamuics
and also just wondering if lightweight rear glass is this illegal in any class
Illegal in many classes.
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 04:13 AM
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mfactory looks like a complete kit, where the mishimoto still needs the housing adapter and filter adapter...
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 04:31 AM
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mfactory looks like a complete kit, where the mishimoto still needs the housing adapter and filter adapter...
Why do you need help deciding?
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 05:31 AM
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mfactory looks identical to the half the price ebay kits.
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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Oil coolers are way over rated. I would spend the cash in a more productive area.
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by rice_classic
Illegal in many classes.
honda hpd? scca? nasa? how about where is it legal

quality and reliability issues with either? 90-100psi?
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Kamuics
ok so need some help deciding on mishimoto $330 or mfactory $350 for my boosted em1 track car.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MIO-MMOC-UL/?rtype=10
http://www.teammfactory.com/oil-cooler-kit
Why do you think you need an oil cooler kit? What temps do you see without one on the track?

Originally Posted by Kamuics
and also just wondering if lightweight rear glass is this illegal in any class
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-9009/
Originally Posted by rice_classic
Illegal in many classes.
Originally Posted by Kamuics
honda hpd? scca? nasa? how about where is it legal
quality and reliability issues with either? 90-100psi?
In NASA, Lexan/Polycarbonite is legal in Honda Challenge H1 & H2.
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by vtecjj
Why do you think you need an oil cooler kit? What temps do you see without one on the track?




In NASA, Lexan/Polycarbonite is legal in Honda Challenge H1 & H2.
does it hurt to have one? and idk the temp no gauge as of now. and i dont think i need one i have the money for it and want longer life out of my ****.

thanks
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JW racing
Oil coolers are way over rated. I would spend the cash in a more productive area.
ill do both
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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Obviously you have been reading too much sport compact car...
The people here are well seasoned racers, and Honda Challenge National Champions.
I'd take their advice, and do the right thing.

If you dont like their answers you dont have to listen... just go buy an oil cooler and call it a day.
BTW I have never heard of an oil cooler prolonging an engine life.
I have seen them malfunction and subsequently blow engines.

You do both and good luck to you.
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dirty19
Obviously you have been reading too much sport compact car...
The people here are well seasoned racers, and Honda Challenge National Champions.
I'd take their advice, and do the right thing.

If you dont like their answers you dont have to listen... just go buy an oil cooler and call it a day.
BTW I have never heard of an oil cooler prolonging an engine life.
I have seen them malfunction and subsequently blow engines.

You do both and good luck to you.
i know and respect that and as far as malfunctioning, hence why i started this thread in the first place, to get opinions on which would be better. thanks for your input though
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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damn cant simply get an answer without someone up your ***. which is better 1 or 2? why is that one better? why does other suck? done end of thread
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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One would think if you searched you would get more information.
Just a little hint.
When searching here use google and make sure to put honda-tech in the search string.
Results come easier that way.
The research you do is all up to you.
Since oil coolers have been covered here many times people arent going to just answer you if they know you are new, and we start to see the same redundant threads over and over again.
We tend not to spoon feed noobs we encourage them to search.
Another great resource is to go to a autox meet, HPDE, races, and talk to the drivers.
You'll make contacts and friends. You'll see what they are doing and the why's will follow.
Dont get discouraged, just do a little more self research.
Google is your friend really.
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