has anyone installed an oil cooler in to their crx??? what are the benifits/downfalls (if any). pics and instructions would be most apriciated !!!

 

they help alot any time you can keep the oil temp around 180-200* the better but dont make the lines too big or you will be running low oil pressure the pump cant handle it and oil will just sit in the lines and move slowly then poss. spin a bearing...dont have pics but known of it done but have seen it done.. also you can heat wrap your header where it goes under the oil pan it will help keep oil temp. down too.
good luck..

 

Becareful with thermal wrap. Its a good idea, but they trap moisture and can cause premature rusting on your headers!

 

Unless you race the car, there is a no need for an oil cooler. Your first step would be to install an aftermarket oil temperature gauge to see what your temps are. If their below 240, your fine.

 

thanx for the info guys. i will try the temp guage and take it from there!!!

 

Reasons not to:
-expensive
-more prone to failure/leaking
-requires more oil

Reasons to:
-easy install of accusumps, temp/pressure gauges, oil thermostats, etc.
-keeps oil cool (duh)
-quick filter replacement (with remote filter)

 

Exactly what I was going to say. No point if you are not going full race.

 

thanx for the imput!!!

 

I'd have to say that if you have a turbo, it's worth if if you want it. Not nessicary, but it'll help in the long run.

 

i have read if you do install an oil cooler into a street car it might keep the oil tooo cool. ther are tempreature controled valves u can get for an oil cooling system if u do decide to do it. i suggest u get those

 

You've read. Do you have any actual experience?

Again- NA street cars, nah... turbo street cars, yah.

 

He has a point, that would be the only exception. But even at that, you do not necessarily need it to run good. Money could be better well spent some where else IMO.

 

good point

 

Hey guys, yeah i plan on making myself an oil cooler as well for my turbo civic. check out this one http://store.summitracing.com/global.../prm-12311.jpg its got its own fan. here's a good site that shows how to install one on ur own too http://tech.hybridgarage.com/tech/oilcooler/