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STETT Performance Stage 2 Oil Cooler Kit w/ 180F Thermostat **EXTENSIVE REVIEW/DIY**
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12-03-2010, 01:21 PM | #23 | |
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Sniz, I completely agree. 262F is just rediculous! JoosyJoos, thanks for such a compliment my friend. I always hope that in the end these reviews shed light on products that people may or may not want to buy. In the end these reviews are simply a source of information. |
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12-03-2010, 01:24 PM | #24 |
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The funny thing is, last winter I drove from Chicago to Denver and back for Xmass. At that time the midwest saw one of the biggest blizzards in the recent years. On the way back, my car was registering air temperatures of -10F to -17F. That's pretty damn cold.
At the same time, my oil temperatures dropped to around 180-190F. Normally the car operates at 230-240F in the extreme summer traffic jams in Chicago.
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12-03-2010, 01:24 PM | #25 | |
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BrianMN, you are welcome my friend. I think STETT is planning a group buy shortly. I am not sure of any specifics though. |
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12-03-2010, 01:24 PM | #26 |
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yeah man, the stock oil cooling setup on my '99 M3 has never seen over 210 and thats with the oil cooling my large turbo.
I have never ran it on a road course (one day I hope!) but on hard street driving or stop in go in 110F heat it still doesnt go above 210.
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robbie211, thanks buddy! I am not sure I could see a situation where they would not drop with this kit. It addresses the real source for the high oil temperatures in my opinion. |
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12-03-2010, 01:28 PM | #28 | |
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jjurroz, that is a good question. It couldn't hurt asking them? |
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12-03-2010, 01:32 PM | #29 | |
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cn555ic, thanks buddy!
SfValley335i, are you just looking for a shot with the wheel turned in? Quote:
I am not sure how to approach getting a lower thermostat on the AR kit. It would require a thermostat delete like STETT is doing. Maybe STETT will sell a thermostat delete or optional 180F thermostat kit? |
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12-03-2010, 01:39 PM | #33 |
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The only thing I can think of is that BMW wants the high temperatures for emmisions reasons. I understand the carbon argument, but I cannot understand the logic for a 230-235F oil thermostat.
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How practical would it be to somehow force the OEM thermostat open always.... and then possibly install an aftermarket thermostat somewhere else? |
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12-03-2010, 02:20 PM | #41 | |
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OR If stett or other vendors out there are looking for something to do, MAKE AN AFTERMARKET THERMOSTAT HOUSING THAT HOOKS UP TO THE STOCK OIL COOLER!!
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12-03-2010, 02:22 PM | #42 |
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great review and write up
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12-03-2010, 02:23 PM | #43 |
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To be honest, I am not sure those screws remove the thermostat or not. I didn't try to take apart my stock part, so I am not sure. I can look more closely at it over the next couple of days.
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12-03-2010, 02:24 PM | #44 |
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JP, I am no sure it is wise to start to go forcing it open or closed. I personally am not comfortable with that type of a mod on something as critical as oil.
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