Oil Cooler and pressure/temp sender installs.

Started by Bevan-L, Apr 09 2012 07:21 PM

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#1 Bevan-L

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Posted 09 April 2012 - 07:21 PM

Would like to install a oil cooler and trans cooler into my my11 STI as i'll be taking it on the track a fair bit... Was just wondering if anyone has done the same here and if there is anything i should look out of or avoid doing...

Also in terms of gauge senders, do guys usually fit them to the block and one of the spare gallery plugs or use a sandwich plate?
just wondering whats easier given im fitting the oil cooler, i might just use a sandwich plate with the spare ports.
Won't be mounting the senders directly on the engine cos of vibration etc, just sitting around thinking which is the best place to go off

thx in advance

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#2 aekOne

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Posted 09 April 2012 - 08:42 PM

Yeah mate I've always just used sandwich plates and they seem to do the job fine.

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 05:00 AM

Agree with Aek - sandwich plates. Although if you are putting in coolers, why not do the remote mount oil filter while you are at it?

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#4 Bevan-L

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Posted 26 April 2012 - 04:01 PM

yeah remote mount will be the way to go for me to be honest.. just far easier to work on as well... hope mr subaru doesnt mind me doing this and void my warranty hahaha

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