Date:         Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:08:04 -0700
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] Extra Oil cooler?
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On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 4:42 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have my oil cooler on the drivers side pillar, opposite where Tencent
> puts his. I installed a small acrylic air dam at the rear edge of the pillar
> air intake to increase air pressure over the intake and increase air flow to
> the cooler. It works well enough.
>
> For fans you can purchase high-CFM computer fans which do the job
> admirably. Newegg.com allows you to filter their search by CFM, and that's
> where I found some nice 220CFM models.  Two of them will give lots of air.
>
> Chris.
>

  That is where I'll be putting mine.  In my engine set up (inline VW gas,
mounted diesel style) the Brainbox is mounted on the leading edge of my
passenger D-pillar and I have a cool air snorkel routed up through there
also, so that side is full.

  I've been researching available pieces/parts  online.  There are lots of
available options.  I am leaning towards a cooler set-up that is widely
available using Empi components.  Empi is/was well known in the aircooled
and the off-road set.  Unless they've been bought up by a conglomerate and
drastically changed their build quality, their coolers seem about the best
value. These are sold in various sizes and configured into complete or
partial systems all over the net by the VW tuner set.

  I am planning on using an air deflector outside to gather more air into my
driver's side D-pillar vent also, in conjunction with a NACA duct through
the bottom of that flat spot just ahead of the tail light to provide some
suction.  I am thinking there must be a low pressure area behind the
driver's rear wheel.  I'm planning on blocking off the corner from the
engine compartment because my exhaust headers pass nearby.
  Don Hanson


  I'll not be using a fan.  My oil temp only seems to rise under very  high
speed(for a vanagon)/high load.