CaliConquestAlex Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Has anybody upgraded from the stock oil cooler? I just picked up a set of LSP 6an oil cooler lines and I'm thinking that I can probably find a good sized replacement. In looking around, I see that there are MANY oil coolers with 10an inlet/outlet ports. I'm thinking that I can use a 6an to 10an reducer and connect this oil cooler to my LSP oil cooler lines. Any thoughts? These are the things I'm looking at: Oil cooler:http://www.ebay.com/itm/200758977212?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_3998wt_1185 an6 to an10 reducer:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Series-10-AN-Female-to-6-AN-Male-Reducer-Flare-10-an-6-an-10an-6an-/200755222452?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ebdf197b4&vxp=mtr#ht_666wt_952 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchi934 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I heard a 2nd gen montero oil cooler is larger and has the same fittings as stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliConquestAlex Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Can these montero oil coolers be purchased new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2004srt4 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Ah and what year(s) would a second gen be BTW? Thanks,Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2004srt4 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Ah and what year(s) would a second gen be BTW? Thanks,Chris.Nevermind 1991-1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2004srt4 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Are the OEM cooler line bolts 6an? Or equivalent to that? I was interested in buying a new one and also saw they were all 10an but I was wondering if I wanted to keep my OEM lines what adapter I would need? I see sizes ranging from 6 row to 30 row in black, blue, and silver but I want to know what Im getting into first before wasting money or time. I wish they had anodized or powder coated red, seems everything but the color my engine bay is. Usually like blue but the previous owner went with red and I dont want to change it, costs too much to re-buy all in blue. Chris. Edited May 16, 2012 by Dodge2004srt4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliConquestAlex Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) In using the stock lines, I think the easiest option is to just cut the banjo bolt head off the stock lines and use 3/8 hose and an6 push lock fittings. Many aftermarket setups use plain hose clamps on the oil cooler lines. Edited May 16, 2012 by CaliConquestAlex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89PalermoSHP Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Look at your stock lines again... the part with the banjo fitting is metal. Make your own lines, its not that hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyWadd Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 good upgaded oil cooler pictures herehttp://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=128455 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rabbit1 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 do NOT reduce the oil lines.. you will either blow a line at high pressure, or starve your bearings. there's a reason for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliConquestAlex Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) do NOT reduce the oil lines.. you will either blow a line at high pressure, or starve your bearings. there's a reason for everything. What do you mean reduce the oil lines? I just said that you don't need the banjo ends. You can cut them off and use 3/8" hose with an6 push lock fittings at the aftermarket oil cooler, or you can make all new lines with the an6 hose and hose ends. For me, I'm planning on using my LSP oil cooler lines which have an6 fittings and I'll use a reducer to connect to the 10an oil cooler. I don't think this will be an issue. Edited May 17, 2012 by CaliConquestAlex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rabbit1 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 What do you mean reduce the oil lines? I just said that you don't need the banjo ends. You can cut them off and use 3/8" hose with an6 push lock fittings at the aftermarket oil cooler, or you can make all new lines with the an6 hose and hose ends. For me, I'm planning on using my LSP oil cooler lines which have an6 fittings and I'll use a reducer to connect to the 10an oil cooler. I don't think this will be an issue.misread the -6 and -10 backwards, I see what you said now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 good upgaded oil cooler pictures here Earls oil cooler: http://i.imgur.com/oEEJk.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/yQPGf.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/1eXPv.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/qayS3.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ruXZR.jpg I was always skeptical about socketless fittings, but I am now a believer! These have never leaked... http://i.imgur.com/wiqa5.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/3lBmc.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/YpOor.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/grPLp.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ags8C.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/FVDMs.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/2wyiv.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/AaSdv.jpg Fixed. Yes, Montero coolers, larger, same fitting size as stock. Also check Diamantes. -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turborusty Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I just used my old stock intercooler as an oil cooler. Minor pressure drop, but otherwise it's icy cool. Turborusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I just used my old stock intercooler as an oil cooler. Minor pressure drop, but otherwise it's icy cool. Turborusty Good point. Go too large and you'll find your self knee deep in trouble. I know a DSM guy who went too large, spun a bearing or too. Then wondered "waa happen?" True story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Good point. Go too large and you'll find your self knee deep in trouble. I know a DSM guy who went too large, spun a bearing or too. Then wondered "waa happen?" True story. Haha... I'm not sure there was a point to his post... but did that DSM guy forget to add extra oil for the increased capacity?? -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19cturbo Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Haha... I'm not sure there was a point to his post... but did that DSM guy forget to add extra oil for the increased capacity?? -Robert of course they did, they are DSM guys! Jack of all trades, master of none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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