Do I need a oil cooler?

[suprastupid]

Mk3 2jzge nat aiming for 450-500 wheel. Ge's dont have a stock oil cooler and the 7m one ain't worth using. Dont got the money yet to do a oil cooler setup. Will I be okay with no cooler? Its not a track car, just a street car...
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[Devin LeBlanc]

You will be okay with out an oil cooler. Im running a 7M NA-T at 420WHP and have no oiling problems. However there's no downside to having one, and oil degrades quicker without one, so it is better to have one.

 

[destrux]

Install an oil temp gauge, then at least you know your temp and can back off if you're close to cooking it. You're probably already running good synthetic oil, which handles heat better than conventional oil. Still don't want to take it over 260F for any amount of time, so till you get a cooler, get a gauge.

 

[Devin LeBlanc]

Absolutely, Oil temp gauge would be a great addition to keep an eye on things!

 

[hvyman]

Anytime running pulls on a turbo engine will make oil temps increase like crazy. Better to get a good oil cooling system going on and not only save the life of your oil but engine wear as well. Oil and coolant cool and engine not just coolant alone.

 

[suprastupid]

I got a oil temp gauge and will keep my eye on it.. the car will be running in a week or so, I just wanna be able to get a nice conservitave street tune for now until I can get a oil cooler setup and finish my fuel system. Thanks.


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[Poodles]

Oil directly cools the reciprocating parts (pistons, rods, etc), so longevity wise, you definately want one.