MAPerformance Oil Cooler kit results

LaunchHard · 06-09-2011

Im trying to figure out what kind of oil temps people are seeing with the MAP oil cooler kit. Please let me know what kind of temps your seeing with daily driving and while at the track or boosting for a longer period of time. Appreciate the help, trying to decide if I should get a Setrab cooler rather than the B&M that the MAP kit offers.

turbotalon1g · 06-09-2011

I don't know too many people that log oil temperature, but I know that my water temp took longer to heat up as a result of adding an oil cooler.

I believe most people with oil temp are usually road racers and such.

Good luck.

LaunchHard · 06-09-2011

I just figured someone would pay attention to their oil temp gauge...for instance I know that on those 90° days this week my oil temp was up to 240° and normally it runs 210°.

**Shane@DBPerformance** · 06-10-2011

Drag racers and street racers don't need an oil cooler at all.

**Murlo26** · 06-10-2011

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Originally Posted by Shane@DBPerformance

Drag racers and street racers don't need an oil cooler at all.

And yet I keep buying new ones for my car, maybe I should save a few bucks and leave it off!

**v8klla** · 06-10-2011

We can certainly set you up with a setrab if you like as well

Matt D. · 06-10-2011

Engines like the oil when it's warm, getting it too cool can hinder performance. The only time you should be worried about oil temps is when you have sustained load, such as road racing.

LaunchHard · 06-10-2011

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Originally Posted by Shane@DBPerformance

Drag racers and street racers don't need an oil cooler at all.

I'm going to the MAP road course day in brainerd on june 25th and I want to make sure my oil doesn't get too hot. After a certain point oil loses its lubrication properties right? And if its a hot day and I'm putting load on the engine for longer periods of time I know the oil is going to reach 240°+ temps. Just trying to do some preventative maintainance.

**Kracka** · 06-10-2011

^Smart idea, I would not road race a DSM without a cooler on it. Subarus down here have a common tendency to blow up due to excessive oil temps on the track.

**Shane@DBPerformance** · 06-10-2011

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Originally Posted by LaunchHard

I'm going to the MAP road course day in brainerd on june 25th and I want to make sure my oil doesn't get too hot. After a certain point oil loses its lubrication properties right? And if its a hot day and I'm putting load on the engine for longer periods of time I know the oil is going to reach 240°+ temps. Just trying to do some preventative maintainance.

Ah, yea you might want one then.

santa · 06-10-2011

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Originally Posted by Shane@DBPerformance

Drag racers and street racers don't need an oil cooler at all.

Edit: Shane and oil coolers in a white 2g don't mix