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Gordonr1973 · 07-29-2012, 05:06 PM

Hi guys;

while I was getting my inspection done the mechanic asked why I deleted the oil cooler off the engine.

I didn't really have a good answer other than to save space. Now I'm wondering if this is something I should put back on?

I just didn't see the point as I'm not sure what exactly would cycle the oil through those lines or if it is just something of a gimmick?

What did you guys do?

OldCreek · 07-29-2012, 07:25 PM

You don't need the oil cooler lines...most people don't run it. I don't run them on my swaps. But, you certainly could run it. I suppose it may help keep the engine running cooler and may certainly be effective in keeping your engine running healthy for more miles, etc.

I suppose it's one more thing that makes the LSx a great engine.

BigDan3131 · 07-30-2012, 02:56 AM

The only time you really need an oil cooler is when its hot like So. CA is or AZ hot and then it helps loads. Besides that, if you make anything over 450HP it just adds to making it live longer in stop and go traffic, the above mention heat and drag racing.

07-29-2012, 05:06 PM	#1
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Oil cooler needed?? Hi guys; while I was getting my inspection done the mechanic asked why I deleted the oil cooler off the engine. I didn't really have a good answer other than to save space. Now I'm wondering if this is something I should put back on? I just didn't see the point as I'm not sure what exactly would cycle the oil through those lines or if it is just something of a gimmick? What did you guys do? __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

07-29-2012, 07:25 PM	#2
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Oil cooler needed?? You don't need the oil cooler lines...most people don't run it. I don't run them on my swaps. But, you certainly could run it. I suppose it may help keep the engine running cooler and may certainly be effective in keeping your engine running healthy for more miles, etc. I suppose it's one more thing that makes the LSx a great engine. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

07-30-2012, 02:56 AM	#3
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: Oil cooler needed?? The only time you really need an oil cooler is when its hot like So. CA is or AZ hot and then it helps loads. Besides that, if you make anything over 450HP it just adds to making it live longer in stop and go traffic, the above mention heat and drag racing. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock



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