GENUINE MOCAL AEROQUIP 1/2BSP OIL COOLER KIT
Engines With Metal Spin On Oil Filters Only
SUITABLE FOR:
Elise (K Series engines)
Exige (K Series engines)
Not suitable for paper element/cartridge oil filters
Mocal 1/2" oil cooler kit with 1/2bsp fir tree type fittings and genuine Aeroquip AQP socketless black hose
KIT INCLUDES:
10 Row oil cooler (matrix dimensions: 235x77mm)
Oil filter sandwich plate (approx 35mm thick)
13/16unf centre bolt
2x sandwich plate adaptors & washers
2m of 1/2" Aeroquip FBN0800 AQP high temperature/pressure oil hose
2x straight & 2x 90° push-fit unions
Universal mounting brackets & fixings
SANDWICH PLATE UPGRADES:
The sandwich plate can be supplied with gauge ports and thermostats or a variation of both:
2x 1/8npt gauge ports - £35 extra
80°C thermostat only - £20 extra
92°C thermostat only - £30 extra
1x 1/8npt gauge port & 80°C thermostat - £60 extra
1x 1/8npt gauge port & 92°C thermostat - £70 extra
ASSEMBLY OF HOSES:
The Aeroquip AQP hose & Mocal push-fit fittings supplied is designed for self assembly. No hose clips or swaging is required to secure the fittings to the hose. Once assembled the hoses have a smart/professional appearance. This innovative solution is only achieved by using hose & fittings specially designed for the purpose, therefore is it paramount that the correct hose & fittings are used
It is reassuringly hard to fit the fittings to the hose: Dip the hose end in hot water, hold the fitting in a vice, apply WD40 (or similar) to the fitting & hose. Push the hose over the fitting in one quick action before it cools. Once assembled correctly the hose will have to be cut to remove the fitting
The kit can be supplied with an extra 1 or 2 meters of hose:
3 meters total length - £17 extra
4 meters total length - £34 extra
OIL COOLER UPGRADES
Rough Guide: A 13 row cooler should be adequate to cool most naturally aspirated engines up to around 150bhp (for track use) given an installation with good airflow, after this a larger cooler will be required
For road use a 13 row oil cooler is usually adequate for engines up to approx 200bhp in all but extreme conditions, after this a larger cooler will be required
13 Row cooler (235x100mm) - £10 extra
16 Row cooler (235x124mm) - £25 extra
19 Row cooler (235x147mm) - £40 extra
The overall width including mounting brackets is 330mm
Exact cooler size required depends upon: The type of use, ambient temperature, spec of the engine (internal friction, rev range, power etc), airflow through the cooler and over the sump
If you are using your car for any form of track, competition or high performance use then the engine oil will need cooling
The most common cause of competition / high performance engine failure is loss of oil pressure, as the oil heats up it becomes thinner. This lowers the pressure produced by the pump and increases the oil escape from the bearings lowering the overall pressure further still
Roughly speaking you need about 10psi of oil pressure per 1000rpm
e.g. 7000rpm requires 70psi oil pressure
If the pump cannot meet this demand when the oil is hot/thin engine failure will result - usually in the form of running a crank bearing (death rattle) or throwing a rod through the side of the block!
This is especially important on part worn engines - a cooler/thicker oil will give the oil pump a fighting good chance of meeting the demand. On a new or part worn engine if the oil pressure is maintained, the engine isn't over revved or over heated there is no reason for failure
For track, competition or high performance use a rough target temperature for the oil is around 100°C. Over 100°C the oil thins out rapidly and therefore drops the pressure
Turbo systems will rocket the oil temperature
For cooler, sandwich plate & hose upgrades please purchase the item & request total BEFORE payment is made. An amended invoice will then be sent
Designed for Motorsport use. No instructions are included. (Some fitting tips & tightening torques are included)
Picture shows what you will receive if you purchase this item
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