Oil cooler.. what are my options?

sniperm · 07-17-2012, 10:32 PM

Looking for a oil cooler for my hpf stg2... what are my options?

I dont like the hpf oil cooler cuz it goes under the car...

Any type like the AA ones?

Ky///m3 · 07-17-2012, 10:56 PM

I thought the AA one was for the supercharger oil not the motor oil?

Commanderwiggin · 07-17-2012, 11:07 PM

For what its worth the OEM oil cooler is below the car...I've got the HPF one and I'm lowered and so far the shroud has a few nicks in it and thats all...it's not lower than the charge pipe if thats what you're worried about. Regardless interested in hearing options.

lrinco01 · 07-18-2012, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sniperm

Looking for a oil cooler for my hpf stg2... what are my options?

I dont like the hpf oil cooler cuz it goes under the car...

Any type like the AA ones?

Dude, that statement is retarded

the Little OEM engine Oil cooler is under the Car. the HPF Engine oil cooler simply Maximizes that same AREA by 400%

there is No better engine oil cooler "in Production" for the E46 M3....unless you go custom!

so, get it and forget about it. you will enjoy it during those Hot, Humid azz ATLANTA Summer's like this year's.

you still drive up to SC/NC every weekend?

bigjae1976 · 07-18-2012, 03:06 PM

The problem is the oil cooler is protected by a piece of plastic where as the oil pan has the aluminum reinforcement. So your OEM oil cooler is suspectible to getting messed up by debris and curbs.

A truck tire can easily take out that cooler. On the track, if you make a mistake and go over a curb, it can take out your cooler.

I don't think the OEM location is #1 best place ever but its not terrible. I like higher up behind the kindey grills better but that has is drawbacks as well.

sniperm · 07-18-2012, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ky///m3

I thought the AA one was for the supercharger oil not the motor oil?

yeah.. I was asking for something simular like those.. I like the location were it mounts..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commanderwiggin

For what its worth the OEM oil cooler is below the car...I've got the HPF one and I'm lowered and so far the shroud has a few nicks in it and thats all...it's not lower than the charge pipe if thats what you're worried about. Regardless interested in hearing options.

yeah.. Im worried something can just slightly hit it and #$$#$#$%
thought it sticks out.. I alwayz have my charge pipe and exahust part hit something..

Quote:

Originally Posted by lrinco01

Dude, that statement is retarded

the Little OEM engine Oil cooler is under the Car. the HPF Engine oil cooler simply Maximizes that same AREA by 400%

there is No better engine oil cooler "in Production" for the E46 M3....unless you go custom!

so, get it and forget about it. you will enjoy it during those Hot, Humid azz ATLANTA Summer's like this year's.

you still drive up to SC/NC every weekend?

Lol... U sound like a sale rep...lol

Nop.. I dont go to SC/NC any more..

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

The problem is the oil cooler is protected by a piece of plastic where as the oil pan has the aluminum reinforcement. So your OEM oil cooler is suspectible to getting messed up by debris and curbs.

A truck tire can easily take out that cooler. On the track, if you make a mistake and go over a curb, it can take out your cooler.

I don't think the OEM location is #1 best place ever but its not terrible. I like higher up behind the kindey grills better but that has is drawbacks as well.

+++++1

bigjae1976 · 07-18-2012, 10:26 PM

The thermostat is built into your OFH. So you'll just need the adaptor to eliminate the hard lines and replace with -10AN fittings. Then you can mount an oil cooler in front of the radiator. You'll just need to figure out how to route the lines.

TrippinBimmer · 07-18-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

The thermostat is built into your OFH. So you'll just need the adaptor to eliminate the hard lines and replace with -10AN fittings. Then you can mount an oil cooler in front of the radiator. You'll just need to figure out how to route the lines.

Not hard. There is a Gap on both side of the kidney to fit lines through...

-Trip

lrinco01 · 07-19-2012, 05:18 AM

Problem Solved!

see, we have really smart guys in here that are creative and know what there talking about!

All that said above should take you a few hours to resolve huh

do you still deal with SOLO Motorsports?

so no more trips north and now I'm out of Central Texas so we can't hang out and beat up on these Nasty Corvette's or F/I E36s throughout the ATL anymore

bigjae1976 · 07-19-2012, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrippinBimmer

Not hard. There is a Gap on both side of the kidney to fit lines through...

-Trip

Yup. BTW, those braided lines are WAY bigger than I imagined.

PEI330Ci · 07-19-2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Yup. BTW, those braided lines are WAY bigger than I imagined.

-10 or -12?

Ky///m3 · 07-19-2012, 08:43 AM

is it possible to run the stock oil cooler and then a second cooler behind the kidney grill? how would the lines need to be run, anyone have a clue?

track days with 108 degree temps suck

bigjae1976 · 07-19-2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pei330ci

-10 or -12?

-10.

07-17-2012, 10:56 PM	#2
Ky///m3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville Posts: 754 My Ride: 1988 E30 M3 View My Garage	I thought the AA one was for the supercharger oil not the motor oil? __________________ 2006 E46 M3 HPF stg II SOLD 1988 E30 M3 Touring Class Race Car

07-17-2012, 11:07 PM	#3
Commanderwiggin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 3,479 My Ride: 800rwhp Turbo M3 View My Garage	For what its worth the OEM oil cooler is below the car...I've got the HPF one and I'm lowered and so far the shroud has a few nicks in it and thats all...it's not lower than the charge pipe if thats what you're worried about. Regardless interested in hearing options. __________________

07-19-2012, 05:18 AM	#9
lrinco01 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ft.Hood,TX -- Afghanistan Posts: 848 My Ride: 01HPF Stg2 M3, 11'X5 View My Garage	Problem Solved! see, we have really smart guys in here that are creative and know what there talking about! All that said above should take you a few hours to resolve huh do you still deal with SOLO Motorsports? so no more trips north and now I'm out of Central Texas so we can't hang out and beat up on these Nasty Corvette's or F/I E36s throughout the ATL anymore __________________ Leonel Aka " Rico" BMWCCA # 403748 01 BMW E46 M3 / 6 SPD / Tiag / Imola HPF Stg.2 on the new Pt6766 Turbo/ Open Dump/ AA Lightweight flywheel/ Aggressive Tune good for 661 RWHP! 2012 X5D 3.5i - Family hauler 2000 323ci - work in progress - wife's D/D *FOR SALE:* http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=727953

07-19-2012, 08:43 AM	#12
Ky///m3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville Posts: 754 My Ride: 1988 E30 M3 View My Garage	is it possible to run the stock oil cooler and then a second cooler behind the kidney grill? how would the lines need to be run, anyone have a clue? track days with 108 degree temps suck __________________ 2006 E46 M3 HPF stg II SOLD 1988 E30 M3 Touring Class Race Car

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07-17-2012, 10:32 PM	#1
sniperm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: GA Posts: 464 My Ride: maxima View My Garage	Oil cooler.. what are my options? Looking for a oil cooler for my hpf stg2... what are my options? I dont like the hpf oil cooler cuz it goes under the car... Any type like the AA ones? __________________ 04' LSB

07-18-2012, 03:06 PM	#5
bigjae1976 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 11,395 My Ride: A car View My Garage	The problem is the oil cooler is protected by a piece of plastic where as the oil pan has the aluminum reinforcement. So your OEM oil cooler is suspectible to getting messed up by debris and curbs. A truck tire can easily take out that cooler. On the track, if you make a mistake and go over a curb, it can take out your cooler. I don't think the OEM location is #1 best place ever but its not terrible. I like higher up behind the kindey grills better but that has is drawbacks as well.

07-18-2012, 10:26 PM	#7
bigjae1976 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 11,395 My Ride: A car View My Garage	The thermostat is built into your OFH. So you'll just need the adaptor to eliminate the hard lines and replace with -10AN fittings. Then you can mount an oil cooler in front of the radiator. You'll just need to figure out how to route the lines.