5.0 explorer oil cooler

[Mustang5L5]

Seems like a cheap simple way to install an oil cooler and install the filter at a different angle.

I'd imagine you'd need two new lower radiator hoses as well, but looks like it would work out. Anyone try this? I know it uses a smaller filter than the fl-1a.

 

[Vinnietbird]

I've seen other people use them. I sold the one from my Mountaineer engine the day after I brought the engine home.

 

[SMOKEDYA]

I'm going that route with my turbo set up,if i dont by the one from summit,i'll let you know.I had one on my SSP coupe and cant beat it!I'm hoping (and thinking but maybe wrong?) it will keep the oil cooler going threw my turbo maybe a good idea! peace










john

 

[SMOKEDYA]

Also from the looks of the pics,just cut your stock lower hose and make 2 out of it.peace






john

 

[MFE92]

I used one on my car for a season or two. I came to the conclusion that it's better as an oil pre-heater than it is as a cooler

It requires a different, and very hard to find, lower rad hose. I had to improvise. It might also need new o-rings, some of which are proprietary IMHO. Lastly, it needs a proprietary mounting bolt for the block, and the old one can be a real bugger to get out.

My oil temps are 20+ degrees cooler on track with the FRPP stacked-plate oil cooler hanging out in front of the condenser than they were with the explorer cooler IIRC.

 

[Mustang5L5]

At what point do you really need an oil cooler?

I was thinking of picking one up for a future install of a centrifugal blower that might need to use engine oil for cooling (unless imget a sealed unit or a roots type)

 

[HISSIN50]

NM.

 

[jrichker]

I would think that an oil cooler would be best suited for a road race or circle track car where the car is in continous high power mode.

A quarter mile run will allow the engine to cool down between runs. Driving around town probably won't bring the power level up enough to get the oil heated up to the point that it needs cooling.

 

[DucatiRdr]

I have a Police Package oil cooler and lines sitting in a box. I don't 'need' it since my engine temps are fine where they are which is partially why it's still not installed.

 

[MFE92]

At what point do you really need an oil cooler?

When you monitor your oil temps and find out they're running too hot, which usually doesn't happen before several minutes of continuous hard use.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Might be something I just keep an eye out for then at the boneyard....and then keep stored in a box for possible future use.

 

[mob]

How much do you guys think these would sell for? I've seen quite a few at the JY's around here.