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Simon
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2010/04/06 13:46:25 (permalink)
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Oil coolers - what's the difference?

Hi all.

Just wondering how the anatomy of oil coolers differs between something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350359061640&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

... and this:

http://www.pwr.com.au/?gclid=CKqC9cH7gqICFcMvpAod3RyIDg#/view=products/s=os/ (plate and fin type)

Obviously there is a significant price difference between the two, but as far as cooling ability goes from a club level motorsport point of view (i.e. sprints and hillclimbs), is the price difference justified?

Thanks in advance.
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    monkeyboy
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    RE: Oil coolers - what's the difference? 2010/11/06 08:46:29 (permalink)
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    there is no difference in the "anatomy" of both these coolers.

    the main difference will be built quality, i have a none brand 19 row cooler with a rough ish paint job at half the price of the mocal equivilent and its fine and im planing on put one into my WRX.

    and if you have any concerns just keep an eye on it check for rust spots and try not to put excessive pressure through it

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    RE: Oil coolers - what's the difference? 2010/06/26 20:36:22 (permalink)
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    I read earlier today on a website (ARE I think) that cheaper coolers often have a degree of metal swarf trapped inside after manufacture. If this is true then get a good oil filter next to it!!!
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    RE: Oil coolers - what's the difference? 2010/06/27 15:34:57 (permalink)
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    quote:
    Originally posted by MK1_Oz

    I read earlier today on a website (ARE I think) that cheaper coolers often have a degree of metal swarf trapped inside after manufacture. If this is true then get a good oil filter next to it!!!

    can you guarantee that an expensive one wont?
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    RE: Oil coolers - what's the difference? 2010/06/27 17:25:12 (permalink)
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    having never used a cheap or expensive one I am not in a position to guarantee anything...will have to leave that for others. just something I read but a good point raised James
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