PS Cooler relocation?

[jerrad]

I just purchased the PR fmic and I'm trying to plan out my install for this coming week. I plan on trying to auto cross the car in the future so I'd like to keep the PS cooler. Does anyone have any pics/write ups on installing the PR kit while keeping the cooler?

I've read a couple installs and they delete the cooler.
If I were to buy a couple hose barbs and some line would it be plausible to move the cooler to where the smic is located?
Thanks for any help/ideas.

 

[nuclearr]

I do not have the PR kit but I modified my 2g factory auto transmission cooler to work. The 2g auto cooler is a side mount. You could use a after market trans cooler kit and side mount it as well.

So yes you could move your cooler.

 

[gho5tone]

You could use a dual oil cooler or stand-alone oil cooler and just relocate it with new lines running into the cooler.

Personally I would probably get a dual oil cooler and relocate it under the power steering area by the wheel well.

 

[my98gsx]

I had done this before I deleted my PS. Once my intercooler was in place I bought an aftermarket power steering fluid cooler from car quest. ( they have many different sizes to choose from. ) Find the size you want, mount it where you would like, and make sure you use hose that is rated for power steering fluid, ( gates brand hose will have "power steering" stamped on it - other hose will not hold up, and will leak over time. ) The stock cooler looks like a big piece of bent line, but the aftermarket coolers are a basicly a loop with cooling fins, similar to an oil cooler. Good luck. - if you need part numbers pm me.

 

[burkgonzo]

Just sit it on top of the fmic, I have the VR speed one and thats all I did, no delete needed.

 

[jerzeeog]

You could sit it on top of the intercooler or get an "universal" oil cooler and install it where the stock smic was

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[Indian]

I just cut my tubing and routed it behind the radiator fan.

 

[jerrad]

The stock cooler looks like a big piece of bent line, but the aftermarket coolers are a basicly a loop with cooling fins, similar to an oil cooler. Good luck. - if you need part numbers pm me.

Thanks for the info. I just assumed the stock cooler was a finned design.
Once I tear into it I might take you up on the part numbers.
Thanks

Thanks for the advice guys. I might just lay it on top, once I get in there and get the core mocked up I'll decide which way to go.

 

[burkgonzo]

Just lay it on top pretty simple, no need for its owner cooler setup. My car will have an oil, trans fluid and intercooler already. All I need is another cooler to route.

 

[jerrad]

Just lay it on top pretty simple, no need for its owner cooler setup. My car will have an oil, trans fluid and intercooler already. All I need is another cooler to route.

Haha, I hear you there. I have a feeling that's what'll happen. Who knows though, once I get in there I might feel like I need to do more work. I'm a glutton for punishment.