Oil Cooler recommendation

[smokyray]

Originally Posted by tomcostanza

Hi,

Is the oil cooler that comes with the FWF kit adequate? Or do most builders use a different one?

Thanks,

Tom, I've had great success with these: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...techcooler.php

V/R
Smokey
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Gladly paid to DR anyway...

[Rupester]

Baffling integrity or the use of a plenum are just as important in oil temperature as the oil cooler. That's why the responses to the initial question vary from "too much cooling" to "insufficient cooling", even on the same model with the same engine. I have a Sam James plenum with the standard Vans oil cooler (Niagara?) and so far it appears my oil temps are too cool. I never see anything above 172F in OA temps of 65F and below.