Engine Oil Cooler?
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
From: New York
Car: 1988 Camaro IROCZ
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: Stock
Engine Oil Cooler?
i just purchased a remanufactured jasper engine 5.7 for my 87 IROCZ. they recommend replacing the engine oil cooler, does anyone know where i can purchase one. they also recommend replacing the harmonic balancer. is this really necessary?? thanks for your help
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 5,364
Likes: 51
From: Enschede, Netherlands
Car: 82 TA 87 IZ L98 88 IZ LB9 88 IZ L98
Engine: 5.7TBI 5,7TPI 5.0TPI, 5,7TPI
Transmission: T5, 700R4, T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.27, 3.45, 3.27
Re: Engine Oil Cooler?
You can't get them anymore I think. Your 87 used a heat exchager w/ hose barbs. The 92 9only 3rd gen year) and 4th gen use one with a hook up style w/ aluminum lines very much like how the AC compressor lines are conencted, 2 lines into an 8 shaped block w/ a central locking bolt. This means, if you can get a new unit for like a 4th gen you will need the 92 lines, haven't seen anyone sell those yet.
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,462
Likes: 4
From: N. Illinois
Car: 92 GTA/ 00 TA
Engine: 383/350
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
Re: Engine Oil Cooler?
They only want you to replace the oil cooler to cover their butt's. They think that there could be metal shavings stuck in the sandwich.
Clean it out if you're worried.
Changing the balancer is just a good idea. Not really necessary if it hasn't slipped.
Clean it out if you're worried.
Changing the balancer is just a good idea. Not really necessary if it hasn't slipped.
Senior Member
iTrader: (7)
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 618
Likes: 0
From: Williamstown, NJ
Car: '98 Mustang GT
Engine: '03 4.6L
Transmission: T45
Axle/Gears: DK
Re: Engine Oil Cooler?
If you are set on replacing the oil cooler, Summit Racing has some nice ones. If you want an original replacement, you could look into Classic Industries or Year One.
Supreme Member
iTrader: (9)
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,804
Likes: 2
From: Raleigh, NC
Car: 1988 Flame Red Trans am GTA
Engine: Forged 355 4 Bolt, FIRST TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: ls1 torsen 3.42 gear
Re: Engine Oil Cooler?
i dont even have my stock coolier anymore.. took it out the my new build and got it tuned..... had the fans set a 180 and 200... the engine never sees 200+ temps anymore... if anything its cooler without it....
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
toronto formula
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
15
Nov 10, 2015 06:17 AM
Navy8125
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
4
Aug 21, 2015 09:32 AM
