302 Hi Pro said:I have been thinking about adding the FRPP engine oil cooler for sometime. So I have been rolling these assorted Oil Cooler threads with interest. Thank you to all who have shared their thoughts, installs, and technical information.
My questions, (2), are in regard to the sandwich plate installation, and path of oil flow.
1. Is it possible to install the Air/Oil cooler sandwich plate before the stock Oil cooler?
The oil flow path from the oil pump would look like this: Pump > Air/Oil Cooler > Coolant/Oil Cooler > Oil Filter > Main Oil Galley. Note: by cooling the supply oil through the Ail/Oil cooler, this would reduce cooling system duty.
2. Oil Pressure: Has anyone recorded a noticeable effect on engine oil pressure. (I would like to install an oil pressure gauge at the main oil galley if possible.)
Interested in your thoughts and opinions on this, thanks again.
Regards,
Dave
302 Hi Pro
Great questions Dave, i'd like to add that I have a GT with piston oil jets so there is already more stress on the oil pump vs. a boss. I have upgraded gears to billet but is there anything else I need to know? i'm about to get the Cooltech with t-stat option and use the FL500S filter. Will 5w-20 redline high zddp oil help?