A series oil coolers

[2 doors]

Anyone ever fitted one to an A series, and is it worth the effort? being that im turbo charging my car I thought it might be a good idea.
and where would one plumb the fittings from, Im guessing that an aftermarket oil filter housing with the external fittings is the way to go here?

[classicdat]

I've had no experience with A series but have one on my L if you want a nosy when you ae over next. CAs ran the same filter I think so maybe there is on available that fits.

[Bartman]

You can buy kits Wal.
A sanwhich block that goes between the oil filter, and the oil pump. Many of them also have in inbuilt thermostat, so that unless the oil is real hot, it bypasses the cooler. as stone cold oil can hard the e engine.
take a look on the tard, or maybe Ebay.

[85_Z31]

Wal from a turbocharging point of view yes it is a good idea, but it might not be necessary.

Bart mentioned the Thermostat thing, this is the only way to go if you do fit an oil cooler.

Most boosted engines will only run full boost for a maximum of 20-30 seconds by then you are doing a long way above the speed limit and into lose your territory. So that comparatively short blast will usually be able to be absorbed by the engine providing the rest of the cooling system is up to the task.

Personally I would try it first without an oil cooler but using a high end synthetic oil, if your water temps are running a bit on the high side but not dramatically a regulated oil cooler may be just the ticket, as it will take a heat load from both the oil and has a benefit of lowering water temperatures too.

[2 doors]

Thanks all, I was thinking of it from the point of view of assisting the lowering of the engine core temp, therefore aiding the radiator cooling, thermostat would be the go .

[tlssunny]

my engine builder doesnt think you need one but with your turbo setup etc i definetely would be using one

[85_Z31]

Can always throw a temp gauge on there and get the proof.

Is your turbo water cooler Wal ?

[2 doors]

no its oil cooled