15 replies to this topic

[minidub]

what would be the best oil cooler for a 1275 mg metro engine
and what would be the best one for a 1380
i have been told that a 13 row would b ok

[nev_payne]

a 13 row for both would be fine...the location is always important - some prefer to mount just behind the grille while others prefer it just behind the nuber plate, or even up close to the bonnet with drilled vents...

[minidub]

cool ok it will be on a clubby

[Jammy]

Are you planning on modifying the engine? I'd leave it if its just a standard 1275, waste of money.

[Guess-Works.com]

As above, do you need an oil cooler ?

[miniboo]

The money would be better spent on a braided oil line between the filter and the block.

Apparently it is much better than the standard solid pipe.

[bert998]

The money would be better spent on a braided oil line between the filter and the block.

Apparently it is much better than the standard solid pipe.

Why? Heat dissipation?

[Jammy]

The inner diameter of the standard pipe is very small and causes an obstruction to oil flow. if I remember the Keith Calver article correctly.

[bert998]

Ahh i see

[Retro_10s]

Correct. also not prone to being bashed and split open By monkeys.

Looks pwetty too lol.

[minidub]

i want to fit it to my clubby estate becuase it been lowered i goin to fit a full sump gaurd so i thought i would need an oil cooler

[Bounce]

you can get vented sump gaurds if your that worried about it

[minidub]

so no need to buy oil cooler then if i have avented sump gaurd

[The Matt]

IMHO:-

If you have an oil temp gauge, fit the sump guard and monitor the oil temperature after fitting, no point paying for an oil cooler if it aint needed.

If you don't have an oil temp. gauge, ignore me!

[blacktulip]

i read in minimag an article saying if the engine oil dont reach the correct temp it will do more harm than good to the innards of an engine.