Adding oil cooler

[HackMcMaster]

My 05 CCSB has the block off instead of engine oil cooler want to add cooler and accumulator anyone ever do either or?


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[gm4yrs]

I have added an engine oil cooler to my 99 Silverado.
Upgraded to an all-aluminum radiator with cooler tank.
Bought the lines, clip and bolt to motor, plastic clip to shroud, and connectors to radiator.
Oil pressure will drop 10 psi, and need a 1/2 quart more.
Route lines to the back, above the electrical wires, at front of motor.
The spring and seal should come with the lines, I ordered them, from a GM dealer.

 

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[slicksierra]

How much does something like this cost


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[gm4yrs]

I bought it, a few years ago, when Compnine.com showed parts diagrams for free.
Went to Gmpartsdirect.com, looked up engine oil cooler for a 2500 truck.
It showed $80. for the lines, $5. for clip. Shroud clip was hard to find.
Silla all-aluminum radiator was $200.

 

[HackMcMaster]

How much is the adapter that goes on the oil pan


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[gm4yrs]

The two lines are connected to a metal block, that bolts to the engine, above the oil filter.

 

[2005_Silverado]

Oil Cooler Sandwich Adapter

 

[HackMcMaster]

It actually bolts to the oil pan iirc and Eddeh I know about those adapters but I want Le stock one


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[2005_Silverado]

fak u then

 

[HackMcMaster]

U get amp working fgt?


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[2005_Silverado]

it works fine...hasnt shut off on me again...really only done it twice since 9/13

 

[ShredSled]

I'm questioning the need for oil cooler...

But I'd just buy a CNC plate adapter that replaces blockoff on drivers side of pan (where most turbo setups use as a feed) with AN fittings and line and just run to remote mounted small finned cooler behind bumper if I were to do it. Do not want shared radiator with coolant, oil, and trans fluid.
Most cases I do prefer OE setups, but this isn't one I'd personally purchase.

I bought it, a few years ago, when Compnine.com showed parts diagrams for free.
Went to Gmpartsdirect.com, looked up engine oil cooler for a 2500 truck.
It showed $80. for the lines, $5. for clip. Shroud clip was hard to find.
Silla all-aluminum radiator was $200.

What brand radiator? Silla? Not familiar with it. Is it 28" wide, or 34", or?
I've often considered getting an aftermarket all aluminum radiator...

 

[HackMcMaster]

I'm ok with adapter, I just want to know where to get one, I'm trying to add an accumulator without a sandwich adapter


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[gm4yrs]

It's a 34" radiator.
Coolant temp is cooler,
Winter temp is 170* town, 180* freeway.
Summer temp is 180* town, 195* freeway.
Interior heat is luke warm, will reach 120*.
Great upgrade, no concern about overheating.

 

[ShredSled]

It's a 34" radiator.
Coolant temp is cooler,
Winter temp is 170* town, 180* freeway.
Summer temp is 180* town, 195* freeway.
Interior heat is luke warm, will reach 120*.
Great upgrade, no concern about overheating.

Why do you have different operating temps depending on season? I've never noticed a difference either way.
Did you used to overheat with the OE unit?

 

[HackMcMaster]

If the sensor is near the beginning if the cooling system and the thermostat is at the end, that could be why you'd see a difference in seasons


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[gm4yrs]

Never had an overheating issue.
Temp on the 28" radiator would be 195*, all seasons.
The all-aluminum radiator runs cooler.
I was concerned at first, changed the thermostat, flushed the coolant, same temps.
It passes smog, no difference in gas mileage.
I still have a mechanical fan, no e-fan upgrade.