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Standard classic oil cooler verses their "HE" unit
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TX7A
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George
I had a hard time getting my oil temps down in my 7A here in Texas. (Engine has oil squirters, also) I was running a Stewart Warner 8406R.
I decided on getting an 10611R size cooler. Talked to the folks at Pacific & suggested I try their "HE" Aero-Classic cooler. I was a little apprehensive but ordered it anyway. Since installing, I never see much over 200*F on warmer days. And yes, the cooler is nearly 2X larger than the SW I had.
I know your looking for comparison of HE vs non-HE. And I'm not sure what makes it "HE" (high efficiency). But thought I'd throw this out for you to chew on.
The Pacific Oil Cooler is p/n 8001649.
I had a hard time getting my oil temps down in my 7A here in Texas. (Engine has oil squirters, also) I was running a Stewart Warner 8406R.
I decided on getting an 10611R size cooler. Talked to the folks at Pacific & suggested I try their "HE" Aero-Classic cooler. I was a little apprehensive but ordered it anyway. Since installing, I never see much over 200*F on warmer days. And yes, the cooler is nearly 2X larger than the SW I had.
I know your looking for comparison of HE vs non-HE. And I'm not sure what makes it "HE" (high efficiency). But thought I'd throw this out for you to chew on.
The Pacific Oil Cooler is p/n 8001649.
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stancaruthers
Well Known Member
After I purchased mine, same issue up to 238 deg....now it might get to 200
Post some pictures of yours taken from in front of # 2 cyl
I bought the duel pass 9 row and mounted it higher and back further as well as baffling was an issue.
Aero Classic #8001689
Post some pictures of yours taken from in front of # 2 cyl
I bought the duel pass 9 row and mounted it higher and back further as well as baffling was an issue.
Aero Classic #8001689
exit area mods
I changed to the much more expensive cooler, still seven rows but larger surface area, and it made no difference. What lowered my temps was the curved ramp for the cowling air exit. Check out the thread below. I was amazed at the results and have had no issues since. Temps now 190-200F.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=63032&highlight=cooler&page=4
I changed to the much more expensive cooler, still seven rows but larger surface area, and it made no difference. What lowered my temps was the curved ramp for the cowling air exit. Check out the thread below. I was amazed at the results and have had no issues since. Temps now 190-200F.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=63032&highlight=cooler&page=4
jthocker
Well Known Member
We have had excellent service from our HE coolers.
We use this model 8001599 from Pacific Oil Cooler Service.
Probably a 15 degree improvement in a very hard airshow environment.
95 OAT. Full throttle, 2900 rpm, stall speed to Vne, for 15 minutes.
Temps would max out at 220 during performance and be at 240 taxiing in with a SW 8406R. Now we see on same hot day, 205 max and 215 to 220 taxiing in.
Call Wayne Thomas at Pacific Oil Cooler Service
909-593-8400
We use this model 8001599 from Pacific Oil Cooler Service.
Probably a 15 degree improvement in a very hard airshow environment.
95 OAT. Full throttle, 2900 rpm, stall speed to Vne, for 15 minutes.
Temps would max out at 220 during performance and be at 240 taxiing in with a SW 8406R. Now we see on same hot day, 205 max and 215 to 220 taxiing in.
Call Wayne Thomas at Pacific Oil Cooler Service
909-593-8400
