JBINTX
Goblin Guru
Many builders have been addressing heat management on their Goblin builds. I know those out in Arizona are taking some extreme measure to mitigate it (Sasquatch, Tim). I thought I would open up a thread to aggregate some thoughts and opinions. Some of the guys with more track time have some different insights as well.
My 2009 SS/Tc has a small oil to water cooler just to the side of the oil filter housing. I am not sure if the supercharged and normally aspirated versions have the same as well.
I am curious on others thoughts about its capacity to remove heat versus a remote add-on version. ZZP makes an adapter plate that bolts directly in place of the oil to water heat exchanger.
https://zzperformance.com/collections/ecotec/products/oil-cooler-adapter
I guess my question is this - would the external oil cooler make a minor improvement, or would it be a HUGE improvement? I was thinking of a small oil cooler like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Derale-15830-Econo-Cool-Remote-Cooler/dp/B000GVIP5A/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=derale+15830&qid=1593738932&s=automotive&sr=1-1
I have already added some engine ice to the coolant which is a small improvement for a small amount of $$.
Another builder in the area, Scott (SacTX), is adding an external oil cooler as well. He even mentioned that the water supply to the original oil to water cooler could be looped - or even sent to another small heat exchanger as well. That would add cooling capacity for the oil AND the water as well. Seems like an easy and good idea. Doing both of these would remove some heat going into the main cooling system.
I know Russel (Rttoys) upgraded his radiator fan to a stronger one. This is a pretty simple idea that would be a small improvement.
Indie Lonnie has addressed taking in cold air over hotter engine air here. This is maybe the beginning way to address heat in one way.
http://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php?threads/things-to-do-while-quarantined.1663/
I have added some scoops to the rear sides my Goblin (post to come soon) to move more cool air into the engine compartment. Very simple and cheap. It has proven effective. Others have done some other forms of air flow management in the rear.
So, what would be your list of things to do in order of best bang for the buck? Or biggest improvement first?
My 2009 SS/Tc has a small oil to water cooler just to the side of the oil filter housing. I am not sure if the supercharged and normally aspirated versions have the same as well.
I am curious on others thoughts about its capacity to remove heat versus a remote add-on version. ZZP makes an adapter plate that bolts directly in place of the oil to water heat exchanger.
https://zzperformance.com/collections/ecotec/products/oil-cooler-adapter
I guess my question is this - would the external oil cooler make a minor improvement, or would it be a HUGE improvement? I was thinking of a small oil cooler like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Derale-15830-Econo-Cool-Remote-Cooler/dp/B000GVIP5A/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=derale+15830&qid=1593738932&s=automotive&sr=1-1
I have already added some engine ice to the coolant which is a small improvement for a small amount of $$.
Another builder in the area, Scott (SacTX), is adding an external oil cooler as well. He even mentioned that the water supply to the original oil to water cooler could be looped - or even sent to another small heat exchanger as well. That would add cooling capacity for the oil AND the water as well. Seems like an easy and good idea. Doing both of these would remove some heat going into the main cooling system.
I know Russel (Rttoys) upgraded his radiator fan to a stronger one. This is a pretty simple idea that would be a small improvement.
Indie Lonnie has addressed taking in cold air over hotter engine air here. This is maybe the beginning way to address heat in one way.
http://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php?threads/things-to-do-while-quarantined.1663/
I have added some scoops to the rear sides my Goblin (post to come soon) to move more cool air into the engine compartment. Very simple and cheap. It has proven effective. Others have done some other forms of air flow management in the rear.
So, what would be your list of things to do in order of best bang for the buck? Or biggest improvement first?