DeutschDriver

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reefer_bob

Does this kit still use the stock oil filter, or does it require use of the shorter A4 Filter?

Swank4

I know with FMIC setups this is an issue.

(R)S4 SmokedU /-///

Yea that's a good question. Why is nobody asking question about this post? &lt;225 gives me wood!

reefer_bob

therefore this tiny oil cooler can't cause over heating either.

Obvioulsy the FMIC statment leaves a lot of room for discussion though.

Swank4

granted it's much smaller but the reduced airflow coupled with high heat just makes me ask the question.

DeutschDriver

The little bit of radiator cooling that is blocked is totally overcome by the dramatically lower oil temps. FYI, the built in oil cooler runs its heat exchange though the coolant. This means that if you're running hot oil, that oil is actully heating the coolant further. This kit reduces/elimanates that problem and thusly elimates any concern about the small reduction in cool air flow to the radiator.

I'm 99.99% sure that this kit uses the stock filters. If you're really concered, I can double check.

Thanks for all the responses. If anyone has any more specific quesions, please email them directly to public AT sterling247 DOT com

I'm on the road right now and websurfing is a PITA via a treo, will email is no-prob.

TIA!

-Sterling

(R)S4 SmokedU /-///

Keeping the temp under 225 degrees with higher than average ambiant temps + aggressive driving is a "heat-tastic" thing to overcome.

low rider

have it mounted flush with the radiator, Oil temps now run 25-30 degree's cooler at least. Tracked it at Raod America last year running pretty high speeds, the oil temps never went over 250 Peak. I use the same stock oil filter also. Hope this helps.

DeutschDriver

if the core is too large, the oil will never get to operating temp, and/or the thermostat will always be cycling on and off, and reducing the effectivness of the whole unit.

also note, this cooler kit is much larger than the OE RS4 unit.

really you're looking to knock 20-50 degreess off of the oil temp, not like an intercooler, where you're going for as cool as possible. with oil you have a defined goal, and this kit meets that goal quite nicley.