Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Oil Cooler Options

Ok, it seems about average as there is no thermostat and the heat exchanger is tube in fin. The write-up claims MINIs coming off the track with 300+ degree oil temps, but does not indicate how much better it was measured with this kit.

Also, is there an accommodation for an oil temp and press sensor/sending unit?

 

Ok, great suggestion on the Cravenspeed tapless adapter!
So is the existing sending unit for pressure and for OBD input... I am guessing?

So, what if you wanted an oil pressure gauge as well as an oil temp gauge???
1. Do you have to daisy chain these things together? Having 2 of these things stacked does not seem like a neat and tidy, or reliable install.
2. Is it unneccessary to want both, just get a pressure gauge?

It seems like this location would be best for oil pressure, and temp would be in the pan, or some other more cetrally located spot.

I realize that oil pressure is directly related to the oil temp, but if you are adding an oil cooler, wouldn't you want to measure the temp directly as well?

 

So, what kind of gauge did you get and mounted where? Show us a quick pick please.

Slightly off-topic, definitely but related.

 

Ok, a double tap CravenSpeed would work, but still not the best location for temp as it is not exactly getting a nice flow right there. You will get a measurement for sure, and definitely way better than nothing, which is what I have today.
However, it will be more of an RMS value, meaning you will miss any spikes in temp up or down. For example a cold rush of air flow over an oil cooler would not be measured for minutes later on the gauge and only as a slight dip.

Still, a double tap might be my first location for an install, thanks for the solution.

 

Thanks Nathan, well not cheap but an important component of the system for street cars, or cars that pull double duty street/track.

So, does anyone have this t-stat, and if so, where did you mount it? I am thinking closer to the engine as opposed to closer to the cooler, especially if you will be utilizing for temp and pressure sending units. I think I will skip the flow sending unit.