Oil cooler/radiator upgrade?

[Lucien316]

Hey all, any help will be appreciated. Finishing engine build and have all other supporting mod ducks in a row for most part but may track car some at VIR with the 1M and an curious if I need an upgraded oil cooler, oil temp thermostat, and radiator? Also should soft brake lines be swapped for new oem or are there upgrades for these as well?

 

[ShocknAwe]

My opinion: stock brake lines are fine for pedal feel, and more durable than SS lines. Upgrade oil coolers for track use, single large vs dual depends on your lapping. Stick with stock radiator.

 

[miksebik]

Hi, I have got Mosselman oil thermostat and twin Setrab oil coolers and I think it is pretty awsome. I do not track the car but I have not seen temps over 110. Most of the time it hovers around 100. Speeding on a highway (100mph+) was around 95C.

 

[miksebik]

My opinion: stock brake lines are fine for pedal feel, and more durable than SS lines. Upgrade oil coolers for track use, single large vs dual depends on your lapping. Stick with stock radiator.

Why should he stick with stock radiator?
I went with CFS upgraded aluminium radiator and from the first sight you can see that the quality is a different level. The OEM developped tiny cracks so I started losing water...
The CSF is also wider so installing 2" inlets is a bit tougher but the increased cooling capacity must be there. I do not know why but since driving with CSF my water temps are not above 95. (I know there is an ECU controlled thermostat etc.. but still interesting)

 

[ShocknAwe]

Why should he stick with stock radiator?
I went with CFS upgraded aluminium radiator and from the first sight you can see that the quality is a different level. The OEM developped tiny cracks so I started losing water...
The CSF is also wider so installing 2" inlets is a bit tougher but the increased cooling capacity must be there. I do not know why but since driving with CSF my water temps are not above 95. (I know there is an ECU controlled thermostat etc.. but still interesting)

So that your coolant warmup is normal.

 

[Lucien316]

Why should he stick with stock radiator?
I went with CFS upgraded aluminium radiator and from the first sight you can see that the quality is a different level. The OEM developped tiny cracks so I started losing water...
The CSF is also wider so installing 2" inlets is a bit tougher but the increased cooling capacity must be there. I do not know why but since driving with CSF my water temps are not above 95. (I know there is an ECU controlled thermostat etc.. but still interesting)

I already have the csf but am upgrading to 2”inlets and outlets. I was considering a bigger Intercooler such as the evo comp 3 or the Vrsf 7.5 racing.

 

[miksebik]

I already have the csf but am upgrading to 2”inlets and outlets. I was considering a bigger Intercooler such as the evo comp 3 or the Vrsf 7.5 racing.

I have the VRSF 7.5. It is much cheaper but heavier than EVO3.
Just count with the fact that there is not space for the 2" inlet near the radiator. My guys replaced the silicone tube with aluminium one there.

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