[6pack] TR6 Oil Cooler

[Jim Jones]

I would not get an oil cooler without the thermostat. The question is IF your car needs one at all. The oil has to reach a certain temperature to provide optimal lubrication properties. Lowering the temperature could work against that. I would not worry about the low pressure reading if you are using quality oil suitable for your motor.

If the concern is over heating the motor, a thermostatically controlled electric fan is a much better investment. Plus it reduces drag on your motor. If you know that your cooling system is in good shape - clean radiator and water passages - then an oil cooler won't do you much good.

IF your motor has been modified to provide more performance then it's probably a good idea.  I had one on my car as insurance because the motor had a supercharger.

Regards,
Jim

--- On Mon, 8/27/12, robert rudolphi <robertrudolphi at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: robert rudolphi <robertrudolphi at yahoo.com>
Subject: [6pack] TR6 Oil Cooler
To: "6pack at autox.team.net" <6pack at autox.team.net>, "triumphs at autox.team.net" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, August 27, 2012, 1:51 PM

Hello All,
I am considering adding an oil cooler (13 row) to my 74 TR6. TRF has them on sale and now may be a good time to purchase. I run 20-50 and really only drive the car in the summer. I have noticed a drop in pressure as the car warms up to around 10-15PSI at idle. My questions are do I need to add a thermostat? When changing the oil how to you get old oil out of the cooler, or do you need not worry about that? Any other concerns I should be aware of.
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
Robert
Robert Rudolphi
1974 TR6

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