This is a long shot, but my engine recently let go and released a ton of copper into my oil system. The engine builder is recommending replacing the oil coolers because they might be full of copper. My thought is that the oil filter will catch any copper that comes out before it enters the engine bearings, but to be safe I am investigating cleaning or replacing them.
I could try to clean them, but I can't know for sure if I get the copper out of them. the fins are also a little beat up over time (despite straightening them multiple times).
With used, you don't know what you're getting and I don't want to risk the new engine to used oil coolers (could be full of gunk, have leaks, etc).
I also need new oil cooler lines as mine are heavily corroded...
Tally up a pair of OEM oil coolers and a racing beat line kit, and I'm looking at over $1,500 even with mazdaspeed discounts.
RX8 Performance has an oil cooler kit that comes with two coolers in stock locations, lines, and a thermostat for $900. it's pricey, but it'd be cheaper than stock.
Has anyone here used this kit to be able to comment on quality/fitment, oil temperatures, reliability? Or maybe folks have some general recommendations?
Performance Oil Cooler Kit by RX-8 Performance | RX8Performance.com
EDIT: was able to dig up one review. Didn't really comment on how well they seemed to work.
http://ift.tt/29BkasS
RX8Performance oil cooler kit?
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