long oil cooler lines

[TSG59_Steve]

Would there be any noticable negative effects on the oil system if I mount the oil cooler in the old smic's stock location? The SS lines I got are really long... I can post some pictures if necessary. I was worried about a few things...

Just so you don't have to look in my profile, I have the balance shafts removed, and a greddy oil cooler. (6 bolt)

My guesses would be: I would need more oil, because some would be in the lines. Maybe a lose in oil pressure? And they would have to be routed past the engine and turbo, which is high heat. I really don't want to spend another $60 on lines.

Thanks guys,
Steve

 

[TurboAnything]

I have that done on a friends 2g with no problems. I ran the lines in front of the radiator in that channel in the frame.

 

[90_Turbo_Clipse]

If you make the lines too long they say you will start to lose some oil pressure.

 

[TSG59_Steve]

If you make the lines too long they say you will start to lose some oil pressure.

Will that be that much of a problem with the bs's removed though? Usually you see higher pressure due to it, so I figured it might balance it out a little bit. But then again I'm still a newb when it comes to these things, so I might be putting two completely different things together.

I have that done on a friends 2g with no problems. I ran the lines in front of the radiator in that channel in the frame.

Thanks, I'll have to look at that when I get back to the car.

 

[Elvenhome21]

There isn't a down side to running long lines unless if the diameter is to small. 3/8 is the absolute minimum for any oil line, 1/2in is preferable. In my limited late model I have over 15 feet of oil lines (oil cooler, accusump, oberg oil filter) on a stock pump and have no negative effects. Its even a plus to have more oil in the lines because then you have more surface area for the oil to cool and more oil to act as a heatsink.

 

[TSG59_Steve]

There isn't a down side to running long lines unless if the diameter is to small. 3/8 is the absolute minimum for any oil line, 1/2in is preferable. In my limited late model I have over 15 feet of oil lines (oil cooler, accusump, oberg oil filter) on a stock pump and have no negative effects. Its even a plus to have more oil in the lines because then you have more surface area for the oil to cool and more oil to act as a heatsink.

Oh I don't think size will be a problem then, . They are 7/8 in diameter. haha

Thanks for the info!