Oil T-stat selection and plumbing
06-16-2010, 04:01 PM
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Oil T-stat selection and plumbing
My stroker 496 is almost put together and I'm now contemplating how to hook up my oil lines. I have a 3x18 oil cooler and now thinking to get an oil t-stat. I'm looking at the perma-cool and this Hardin Xtreme Thermostatic Oil Filter. The perma-cool would be new for around $40 and the Hardin is used for $160 to my door. The price difference is big but is the hardin worth it? KE guy says the hardin starts to open at 195 and fully open at 220. Perma opens at 190 I believe. Which one? Opinions needed
I would also like to plumb the filter after the cooler. Any thoughts on this set up?
I would also like to plumb the filter after the cooler. Any thoughts on this set up?
06-16-2010, 04:03 PM
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My stroker 496 is almost put together and I'm now contemplating how to hook up my oil lines. I have a 3x18 oil cooler and now thinking to get an oil t-stat. I'm looking at the perma-cool and this Hardin Xtreme Thermostatic Oil Filter. The perma-cool would be new for around $40 and the Hardin is used for $160 to my door. The price difference is big but is the hardin worth it? KE guy says the hardin starts to open at 195 and fully open at 220. Perma opens at 190 I believe. Which one? Opinions needed
I would also like to plumb the filter after the cooler. Any thoughts on this set up?
I would also like to plumb the filter after the cooler. Any thoughts on this set up?
Just my .02 from jacking with these things.
06-16-2010, 04:17 PM
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Jeff,
I've been Frankensteining this motor together for a few months now and my cooler was an upgrade from the stock 330hp. At this point I'm just looking for an oil t-stat as a whole new set up is not in the budget. Canton might be a way to go also.
I've been Frankensteining this motor together for a few months now and my cooler was an upgrade from the stock 330hp. At this point I'm just looking for an oil t-stat as a whole new set up is not in the budget. Canton might be a way to go also.
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My motor will around 550hp when complete. I will be using the 5/8 stock oil lines and stock merc oil relocator. Should the permacool suffice or should I get the Hardin or Canton?
06-16-2010, 06:40 PM
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You might not even need it. Run it and see what the oil temp guage shows compared to the water temp guage. If the oil is getting hot enough compared to the water staying cool enough, then run without one and buy some more gas.
The way you are doing it, you should be able to add the t stat after instalation.
The way you are doing it, you should be able to add the t stat after instalation.
06-19-2010, 06:55 AM
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I really like these Mocal units;
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/p...Sandwich_Plate
If you can get to the oil filter this is the way to go. You really cut down on the number of fittings and feet of line to plumb it. Using the plate adapter with T-stat i have a total of 4 fittings, two on plate and two on cooler and only 30 inches total hose run. Very clean and simple IF you can get by without the remote oil filter.
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/p...Sandwich_Plate
If you can get to the oil filter this is the way to go. You really cut down on the number of fittings and feet of line to plumb it. Using the plate adapter with T-stat i have a total of 4 fittings, two on plate and two on cooler and only 30 inches total hose run. Very clean and simple IF you can get by without the remote oil filter.
