~~~~~~SETRAB Oil Cooler Mod~~~~~~

JMARS · 08-06-2012, 06:37 PM

Hey guys Check it out!
Big Thanks to taylors335 for the Write Up. This is has been in the making for a couple of weeks now, I've just been waiting on all the parts and all. Finally got everything-in, put all the hoses together, fittings welded and BAM!

Let me know what you guys think!
P.S. I ended up going with a Setrab Oil Cooler just cuz i got a great deal on one...

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M3_Dylan · 08-06-2012, 06:47 PM

What was the final bill on that?

marcvtec · 08-06-2012, 07:05 PM

Looks great

Rotorocious · 08-06-2012, 07:05 PM

how is it attached?

frank35 · 08-06-2012, 07:21 PM

looks good! this car if you have oil cooler OEM does not?

MrRager · 08-06-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by frank35

looks good! this car if you have oil cooler OEM does not?

doesnt matter since cars that dont have oem oil coolers just have plugs right there that you can screw out.

335okc · 08-06-2012, 07:46 PM

what did you have to dremmel out to make that space? i know i measured mine and only got about 8 inches tall clearance.

JMARS · 08-06-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotorocious

how is it attached?

I made a small bracket for it not pictured..
I forgot to take a pic :-/ sorry

EDM92 · 08-06-2012, 08:54 PM

Nice! How much did it run? How was the install?

JMARS · 08-06-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by frank35

looks good! this car if you have oil cooler OEM does not?

I think you're asking if thia car has an OEM oil cooler, yes it does. If your car is not equipped with an OEM oil cooler you would need to purchase a housing for the N54 that has anoil cooler.

JMARS · 08-06-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by spoiledxjoker

What was the final bill on that?

about $150 on cooler and another $150 on assorted fittings/weld job not to shabby.

JMARS · 08-06-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by EDM92

Nice! How much did it run? How was the install?

Install was cake bro the hardest part was the welding of the fittings which the fabricator guy got wrong twice... but it finally worked out aas you can see :-)

Bimmer Barney · 08-06-2012, 09:11 PM

Any ill effect on the coolant temps since you're blocking some radiator area?

JMARS · 08-06-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

Any ill effect on the coolant temps since you're blocking some radiator area?

Not really... the air still goes through it... I rarely see my water temps pass ~205°.
I have a Performance Steering wheel so I'm always monitoring my temps...

Alpina_B3_Lux · 08-07-2012, 04:31 AM

Looks good. But very similar to the AR Design radiator, I think they're also using Setrab cores.

Alpina_B3_Lux

Duke · 08-07-2012, 10:58 AM

Looks dope, super stealthy. It's hardly noticeable unless you stare right at it.. And even then it almost blends in with the radiator

tofu- · 08-07-2012, 11:41 AM

nice.

take it to the track yet? or was it just for fun?

JMARS · 08-07-2012, 01:36 PM

Just for fun... lol I love these DIY mods.
Although I'm sure i will benefit from it

BoostedE90 · 08-07-2012, 02:24 PM

you're running this in conjunction with the stock oil cooler right?

JMARS · 08-07-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedE90

you're running this in conjunction with the stock oil cooler right?

Yep that's right...

Here is the highest temp I got after a few spirited runs (45 min or so of driving) then some stop and go.
Keep in mind IT'S HOT OUT!!! 96°!!!!!!!!

Duke · 08-07-2012, 04:31 PM

Damn that is excellent! Post up a part list JMARS!

JMARS · 08-07-2012, 05:24 PM

(1) - Setrab Oil Cooler. I went with 50-619-7612 which is a 19 Row Series-6 Cooler, If I was to do it over I would get the 50-920-7612 which is the 20 Row Series-9 (3in longer)

(2) - 22mm-AN8 fittings threads onto the oil cooler

(1) - Straight -AN8 Fitting (Drivers Side Hose End)

(1) - 45* -AN8 Fitting (Passenger Side Hose End)

(2) - 90* -AN8 Fittings (Oil Housing Fittings)

(2) - Drilled Oil Housing Plugs

(2) - 90* Pipe Thread to -AN8 (Chop off the Threads and Weld to Drilled Plugs **Make sure to dial them(mark them) in so they point in the right direction**)

(4) - 4ft of hose

Thanks prett much it.
I used taylors335 write-up a reference...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=oil+cooler

08-06-2012, 06:37 PM	#1
JMARS Not Baned 86 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: e92 Single-T Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (5)	~~~~~~SETRAB Oil Cooler Mod~~~~~~ Hey guys Check it out! Big Thanks to taylors335 for the Write Up. This is has been in the making for a couple of weeks now, I've just been waiting on all the parts and all. Finally got everything-in, put all the hoses together, fittings welded and BAM! Let me know what you guys think! P.S. I ended up going with a Setrab Oil Cooler just cuz i got a great deal on one... Before: After: __________________ FFTEC 900 - 6466 \| PR PI Stg4 \| Motiv Tune/BB/FF \| Spec Stg 2+ \| Quaife LSD \| DSS Half-shafts VRSF Race IC \| VRSF Charge Pipe \| Evo Dual Oil Cooler \| BC Coilover \| To be continued...
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Duke Lieutenant 16 Rep 510 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Hills next to CHINO iTrader: (1)	Looks dope, super stealthy. It's hardly noticeable unless you stare right at it.. And even then it almost blends in with the radiator
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JMARS Not Baned 86 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: e92 Single-T Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (5)	Just for fun... lol I love these DIY mods. Although I'm sure i will benefit from it __________________ FFTEC 900 - 6466 \| PR PI Stg4 \| Motiv Tune/BB/FF \| Spec Stg 2+ \| Quaife LSD \| DSS Half-shafts VRSF Race IC \| VRSF Charge Pipe \| Evo Dual Oil Cooler \| BC Coilover \| To be continued...
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Duke Lieutenant 16 Rep 510 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Hills next to CHINO iTrader: (1)	Damn that is excellent! Post up a part list JMARS!
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JMARS Not Baned 86 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: e92 Single-T Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (5)	(1) - Setrab Oil Cooler. I went with 50-619-7612 which is a 19 Row Series-6 Cooler, If I was to do it over I would get the 50-920-7612 which is the 20 Row Series-9 (3in longer) (2) - 22mm-AN8 fittings threads onto the oil cooler (1) - Straight -AN8 Fitting (Drivers Side Hose End) (1) - 45* -AN8 Fitting (Passenger Side Hose End) (2) - 90* -AN8 Fittings (Oil Housing Fittings) (2) - Drilled Oil Housing Plugs (2) - 90* Pipe Thread to -AN8 (Chop off the Threads and Weld to Drilled Plugs Make sure to dial them(mark them) in so they point in the right direction) (4) - 4ft of hose Thanks prett much it. I used taylors335 write-up a reference... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=oil+cooler __________________ FFTEC 900 - 6466 \| PR PI Stg4 \| Motiv Tune/BB/FF \| Spec Stg 2+ \| Quaife LSD \| DSS Half-shafts VRSF Race IC \| VRSF Charge Pipe \| Evo Dual Oil Cooler \| BC Coilover \| To be continued...
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