Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > General Q & A
Merc 525sc oil cooler question >

Merc 525sc oil cooler question

Notices

Merc 525sc oil cooler question

Thread Tools
 
Old 09-27-2012 | 10:31 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
Default Merc 525sc oil cooler question

I need to know how many HP the stock Merc oil cooler can be handle?

I am arond 700-750 HP now with upgrade aluminum head and b&m 250 blower at 9 psi of boost.

So the problem that i have is my oil pressure drop from 60 psi at (130f engine temp) to 50 psi after hard run at 155f engine temp and at 5500-5600 rpm.

I think that is because the cooler is too small

Any thought about this would be appreciated.
supermx96 is offline  
Reply
Old 09-28-2012 | 12:38 AM
  #2  
Griff's Avatar
Charter Member # 55
25 Year Member
Charter Member
Super Moderators
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 20,249
Likes: 2,497
From: Omaha/LOTO
Default

Measuring the oil temp is the only real way to know. Use an IR temp gun and take a reading from the oil pan.
A 10psi drop in oil pressure after a hard run is normal.
Griff is offline  
Reply
Old 09-28-2012 | 06:08 AM
  #3  
Registered
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,554
Likes: 3
From: Fredericksburg, Va
Default

all the oil lines, cooler, filter adapter need to be upgraded to handle that HP, merc stuff is pretty much junk...run all 1/2 fittings and #10 line...
ezstriper is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.