First 7mgte Driftmotion Oil Cooler w/ Tstat and Filter Relocation

[Tnice17]

Would like to thank Aaron at Driftmotion for working on this project for the 7mgte and mk3 lovers. I contacted him about a custom kit and 2 weeks later it was at my door.

Here is the link for the kit now online
http://www.driftmotion.com/Driftmotion-Oil-Cooler-Kit-for-7M-Engines-p/dm3283.htm

First impressions:
-For my set up I went with black fittings with braided lines, high quality and look slick! Cooler size is 8x11, very light weight. 4 dual plastic hose clamps, oil filter adapter and relocation are the Beech Performance ones and Tstat is 180 degrees. Unlabeled but looks to be Perma cool. Sandwich plate as a dual oring seal as well. All quality products!

This was my first time using AN fittings so I found this video to be helpful to get familiar before jumping right into it.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KwmvRWuAwno

For my particular set up I decided to place the filter behind the RF fog light, tsat/cooler between the rad and condenser. I will also be FFIM soon so I didn't have to worry about one intercooler pipe in that area as well. My goal was to avoid drilling any holes and to use all factory holes/pre-threaded locations. I would recommend placing the tstat and filter behind the LF fog light for anyone else as there is a lot of room there! You can secure the lines were the factory oil line locations were too.

I have a big intercooler to be installed and with keeping the bulky r12 AC system, between the rad and condenser was the location best for me.

Here are some pics. Questions and private messages for help are welcome! Highly recommend this kit!

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[BrandonW]

Awesome! always good to see some stuff for the 7M

 

[kakanator]

nice im super jelly.

 

[suprapilot]

Very nice!!!!! I'm buying this kit 100%! I was waiting for a bolt on kit for a long time.

Hmmm I wounder how it will bolt on to a stock manifold setup? I also planed on running a bigger IC kit down the road.

 

[Tnice17]

Very nice!!!!! I buying this kit 100%! I was waiting for one bolt on for a long time.

Hmmm I wounder how it will bolt on to a stock manifold setup? I also planed on running a bigger IC kit down the road.

I would contact Aaron before you buy it. Might be able to get you a few different fittings to accommodate your set up exactly. I am also running a stock exhaust manifold. I personally do not think you will run into an issue with the 90 degree compressor outlet but you will need to disconnect the PS lines and coolant hose to help with room.

you should also get these too

 

[supranaut]

Stainless braid is nice looking but i've had it saw through stuff like a hacksaw! This is a really nice kit. Added to my list! :icon_bigg

 

[suprapilot]

I mean stock intake manifold.

 

[Tnice17]

^^^ you can mount behind the LF fog light. there is more than enough room there.

 

[icey756]

On the stock oil cooler system there is a banjo bolt that connects the return line from the oil cooler to the pan. Did you just plug that up with a new crush washer and reuse the banjo bolt then?

Also....did you mount your oil filter with the threads down? Meaning when you unscrew it oil spills all over everything rather than upside down so it contains the oil when you remove it.

 

[Tnice17]

On the stock oil cooler system there is a banjo bolt that connects the return line from the oil cooler to the pan. Did you just plug that up with a new crush washer and reuse the banjo bolt then?

Also....did you mount your oil filter with the threads down? Meaning when you unscrew it oil spills all over everything rather than upside down so it contains the oil when you remove it.

I used an allen bolt with thread sealant. I chose to mount the oil filter at a 45 degree angle, Oil change will be a little messy. I wanted my lines to look smooth and not like a rats nest so that just how it ended up.

Last i checked with Aaron at DM, him and I were talking about using 180 degree AN fittings for more ease of mounting it vertically. Worth checking in with him about it!