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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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SC oil cooler or temp gauge?

so, ive been thinking. is there any way (or any sense in) making an oil cooler for the Super Charger?

would there be no way to tap another port into the SC portion, and add a small electric pump, run the oil through a small oil cooler? would there be any benefit? I could see it being easier to Change the oil with this kind of setup as one Pro... what do you guys think?

and, for the sake of pointlessness and gauges, any feelings on a temp gauge for the SC oil?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 01:00 PM
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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You're searching for solutions to problems that don't exist.
The volume of oil would seem problematic - how do you plumb an oil cooler for 4 oz?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Like this http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?fo...action=product Ok maybe it is still too big.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric_Rowland
You're searching for solutions to problems that don't exist.
The volume of oil would seem problematic - how do you plumb an oil cooler for 4 oz?
it may not be a "problem", correct. guess i was thinking along the lines of maintenance, or longevity, or performance enhancement that hasnt necessarily been thought of.

as for plumbing, well, one, add more oil. 2, you can get that copper tubing, and even Make a oil cooler with some aluminum fins and such.

i just wanted some opinions and thoughts from everyone; bounce some engineering ideas off yall. no need to get huffy or anything who knows, maybe this idea will spark another from someone else, and we WILL solve a problem or create a performance enhancement.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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Engine bay is already too packed as it is lol..
 
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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I have to "" this one.
 
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