Oil Cooler Advice

wildman103 · 09-30-2013, 09:05 PM

Im looking into buying an oil cooler for my 7M to finish my swap and need advice on a good cooler and was wondering if i could use -6AN lines instead of -8AN because the remote head and filter relocation i bought has -6AN fittings

cre · 10-01-2013, 02:03 AM

-8AN

-6AN

That's barely larger than the oil feed for the turbo (which is -4AN). Think -10AN....

wildman103 · 10-01-2013, 05:12 PM

any advice on a good kit?

cre · 10-03-2013, 05:42 AM

I don't have any parts lists laid out if that's what you're asking for and I don't know of anyone who has a full kit available. I've always gone with -10AN or 1/2" NPT (1/2" NPT is larger than -8 but smaller than -10AN). For the filter head I recommend getting one which enters and exits straight out the top (so the oil doesn't have to turn 90?), avoid 90? bends and fittings where possible. Use a thermostat. -8AN isn't terrible but given how far you're going to be diverting the oil I wouldn't use it if you're installing a full flow setup... I should have asked that first I guess: Are you installing a full flow system?

I would be interested to see how an oil cooler off of a 3S/5S engine would perform on the MKIII. You'd probably want it installed as a bypass cooler (kind of how the stock 7M-GTE's is plumbed) and could probably skip the thermostat. It's a water cooled setup.

wildman103 · 10-03-2013, 09:16 PM

yeah i plan on running a full flow system i found a kit with -10AN fittings and a thermostat, then ill use the NA piece for the filter head, one more thing I hear alot of talk about Lexus AFMs and i have a LS400 from a friend but is that stock or an upgrade? I'm kinda new to supras (i paid 200$ for mine and all it needed was a battery and clutch reservoir) but not new in the mechanic industry.

cre · 10-04-2013, 03:37 AM

The Lexus AFM housing is 25% larger than the 7M-GTE's.... Thus you also need larger injectors (550cc/min) and preferably a fuel controller to fine tune everything.

09-30-2013, 09:05 PM	#1
wildman103 Stock Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: landisburg pa Posts: 15	Oil Cooler Advice Im looking into buying an oil cooler for my 7M to finish my swap and need advice on a good cooler and was wondering if i could use -6AN lines instead of -8AN because the remote head and filter relocation i bought has -6AN fittings

10-01-2013, 02:03 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	-8AN -6AN That's barely larger than the oil feed for the turbo (which is -4AN). Think -10AN.... __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

10-03-2013, 05:42 AM	#4
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	I don't have any parts lists laid out if that's what you're asking for and I don't know of anyone who has a full kit available. I've always gone with -10AN or 1/2" NPT (1/2" NPT is larger than -8 but smaller than -10AN). For the filter head I recommend getting one which enters and exits straight out the top (so the oil doesn't have to turn 90?), avoid 90? bends and fittings where possible. Use a thermostat. -8AN isn't terrible but given how far you're going to be diverting the oil I wouldn't use it if you're installing a full flow setup... I should have asked that first I guess: Are you installing a full flow system? I would be interested to see how an oil cooler off of a 3S/5S engine would perform on the MKIII. You'd probably want it installed as a bypass cooler (kind of how the stock 7M-GTE's is plumbed) and could probably skip the thermostat. It's a water cooled setup. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

10-03-2013, 09:16 PM	#5
wildman103 Stock Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: landisburg pa Posts: 15	yeah i plan on running a full flow system i found a kit with -10AN fittings and a thermostat, then ill use the NA piece for the filter head, one more thing I hear alot of talk about Lexus AFMs and i have a LS400 from a friend but is that stock or an upgrade? I'm kinda new to supras (i paid 200$ for mine and all it needed was a battery and clutch reservoir) but not new in the mechanic industry. __________________ 1988 Toyota Supra Turbo GS Intercooler HKS 22mm Intake

10-04-2013, 03:37 AM	#6
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	The Lexus AFM housing is 25% larger than the 7M-GTE's.... Thus you also need larger injectors (550cc/min) and preferably a fuel controller to fine tune everything. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

10-01-2013, 05:12 PM	#3
wildman103 Stock Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: landisburg pa Posts: 15	any advice on a good kit?

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