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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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i'm interested as well, looks like a superb mod.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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not sure on pressure drop but if you consider its all done in 1/2" tube and the majority of the oil ways in the block are a fraction of that it should not be a problem
the oil gauge shows 85 PSI on cold idle and 20PSI on hot engine idle (oil at 90 degree) and thats taken after the cooler

all the parts i bought from Merlin go to their web shop and select oil systems
the olny manufacturer of th 4 port sandwich plate is Greddy it probably costs more than the
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:31 AM
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20 psi hot is about right!
I have a three port Greddy maybe I can "adapt" that to four
Or move the pressure sensor to the OEM oil pressure switch location to free up a port. (AEM EMS will make OEM switch redundant )
I can get hoses made easily so I guess all I really need is the cooler!
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Well worth the effort, nice install also, looks like you had a bit of spare time
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by mikey k,Jul 10 2008, 10:31 AM

20 psi hot is about right!
I have a three port Greddy maybe I can "adapt" that to four
Or move the pressure sensor to the OEM oil pressure switch location to free up a port. (AEM EMS will make OEM switch redundant )
I can get hoses made easily so I guess all I really need is the cooler!
the sensor i moved to install the T was for the low pressure warning light, i don't think this is replaced - is it?
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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Did you remove the factory heat exchanger? I'm curious since I'm planning to go this route.
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 03:12 AM
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maybe a silly question, but do you need to put more oil in engine ??

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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 03:14 AM
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Yes.
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 03:43 AM
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Nothing is ever a silly question, except in this case
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by razzele
Nothing is ever a silly question, except in this case

Oi

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