Guys, I was researching what size oil cooler would be proper for a track car that is forced induction.

It turns out that Perma Cool makes sizing recommendations based on the horsepower created by the vehicle. I just calculated the cubic volume of the core size and applied that to help me make my decision.

I wanted to take into account a fear of blocking my aftercooler radiator to keep intake charge down as much as I can.

Here's the site:
http://perma-cool.com/Catalog/Cat_page10.html

This info might help guys size their oil coolers in the future. Yes, there are other factors like core efficiency/flow, etc...but this should give guys a good starting point.

Cheers!

Jorge

 

we have used perma cooler in this design before, I believe it was the 302. Not working at all, I don't see any temp change on my gauge, switched with some ebay 13 rows, they actually decreaded oil temp about 15-20C(HKS gauge) on street driving (no oil thermostate). But ended up leaking from fitting after about 3-4 track events.

 

Then something was either wrong with your installation or, for some reason, the flow through the Perma Cool oil cooler was obstructed.