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Old 06-09-2010, 03:33 PM
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Default Oil cooler or not?

Just wondering if its worth putting my oil cooler back in the gc8.
I have 5/50 mobil one going in and the car runs up greenmount hill most days.
Not sure if its benificial or wank factor.
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If you track it do it. If not then its not needed.
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Do not do it unless you like fires.

End of discussion.
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i wouldnt bother. cost + complication doesnt weight up for a daily driver.
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Do not do it unless you like fires.
Would you like to elaborate on this?
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Old 07-09-2010, 08:35 AM
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Have a quick look at any Subaru fire picture and find the common mod...
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Do not do it unless you like fires.

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hmmm if not done properly, it will..

I have an oil cooler and think its a worthwhile mod especially if you want to track the car..
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Tino, you've only got an oil cooler because it was another mod to add to the engine bay
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Get an Evo. Yet another factory fitted mod.

But on a serious note, not required on a street/occasional track car.
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