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Old 05-04-2023 | 05:37 PM
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Stock oilcooler on my old 454 looks destroyed. I need a new one, doesn't have to be fancy. Anybody have recommendations?

Here='s the replacement I was looking at unless there is something better???

Merc replacement
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Old 05-04-2023 | 05:57 PM
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Thats tiny for an oil cooler, whats your engine and hp
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Old 05-04-2023 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy
Thats tiny for an oil cooler, whats your engine and hp
Forgot to post that. building a 496 stroker. ~650ft/lbs 700hp

there is another merc replacement thats' 5 inches longer. Here


I'll go jump on Hardin Marine site and look around

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Old 05-04-2023 | 08:15 PM
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Dang! is there really nothing out there other than This one for high performance engines like mine? Suckers aren't cheap!!
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Old 05-04-2023 | 11:48 PM
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I've had great luck with Mr cool

https://www.mrcool.us/?gclid=Cj0KCQj...0aAhgGEALw_wcB
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Old 05-05-2023 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by offshorexcursion
I saw those yesterday. They got a tandem/combo power steering cooler to for $550. Hardin wants 605. I'll give Mr. Cool a try. Thanks!
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Old 05-05-2023 | 11:21 AM
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I bought a Mr cool factory replacement for my 496. It was not nearly as robust as the mercury one. The fittings were also in the wrong location. I sent it back and bought a mercury.
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Old 05-05-2023 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by underpsi68
I bought a Mr cool factory replacement for my 496. It was not nearly as robust as the mercury one. The fittings were also in the wrong location. I sent it back and bought a mercury.
good to know.


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Old 05-05-2023 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Batmeat
Dang! is there really nothing out there other than This one for high performance engines like mine? Suckers aren't cheap!!
and it will still be one of the cheapest things you buy for a boat
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Old 05-05-2023 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Batmeat
Forgot to post that. building a 496 stroker. ~650ft/lbs 700hp
Where is this build? How much boost are you running and what blower?
Also, I have used Mr Cool 3"x18" oil coolers for the last 16 yrs with no issues ~600HP. Good product and great service.
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