[fatcaaat]

I am going to build a kit for a cheap oil cooler setup. This setup will cost the consumer about $75-80 and use high-end components. Why? Because I am sick of these large companies ripping off people for stuff that doesn't cost anywhere near what we are paying for it.



So, what I need is a picture...from one of you guys that have an expensive oil cooler. I need a picture of the backside of the oil cooler adapter plate. Once I have that, I will modify my plate, get some adapters, and put on a HP 4 row cooler.



I have a temperature gauge in my oil and will determine the effectiveness of the cooling once completed with some scientific testing (15 minutes of 50mph driving from a cold start) with and without the cooler and take temperature readings.

 

[Z]

The oil cooler part is not that difficult. The adapter plate will have to be cast. Just find a suitable automotive oil cooler, weld on some brackets, and purchase an adapter plate from any of the vendors. I'd contact dratv.com to see if he can get just the adapter plates, as I know he can, but if he will, that's a different story.



To make a mainstream oil cooler for the masses is a great idea, once you get the adapter plate worked out. I wouldn't fabricate one off the existing plate, just purchase one and copy the sucker.

 

[Motarded]

cant you just drill and tap the stock plate?

 

[p3racer]

z88R:

I'd contact dratv.com to see if he can get just the adapter plates, as I know he can, but if he will, that's a different story.





here ya go http://www.dratv.com/oilcoadpl9.html

 

[Z]

cant you just drill and tap the stock plate?

It's possible, but the average joe isn't going to have the fabricating skills to do that type of fabrication.



As KAOS pointed out, the adapter plate is $53, which doesn't make it viable to make a $75-$80 oil cooler kit.



I think there will be some companies here in the next 5-6 months that will sell some cheap oil coolers with all the goodies. Just sit back and wait for spring...



Dan

 

[fatcaaat]

Drilling the stock plate

It is the plate that is going to be difficult. For me, it is no bid deal...a drill press with a mill cutter and a steady hand will knock down the fins just the way I need them.



As a matter of fact, I think I can build this thing for less than $50!

 

[p3racer]

It is the plate that is going to be difficult. For me, it is no bid deal...a drill press with a mill cutter and a steady hand will knock down the fins just the way I need them.



As a matter of fact, I think I can build this thing for less than $50!

good luck and if its that cheap I dont think it will be a good quality cooler as I havent found any that are inexpensive yet GOOD quality for under 50 bucks

 

[highlittleboi]

why dont just make a whole line of products to make lots of $$$, make like big bores pipes and sell them for cheap.

 

[Dilligaf]

I am going to build a kit for a cheap oil cooler setup. This setup will cost the consumer about $75-80 and use high-end components. Why? Because I am sick of these large companies ripping off people for stuff that doesn't cost anywhere near what we are paying for it.



So, what I need is a picture...from one of you guys that have an expensive oil cooler. I need a picture of the backside of the oil cooler adapter plate. Once I have that, I will modify my plate, get some adapters, and put on a HP 4 row cooler.



I have a temperature gauge in my oil and will determine the effectiveness of the cooling once completed with some scientific testing (15 minutes of 50mph driving from a cold start) with and without the cooler and take temperature readings.

G'Day,

find some ideas (pics) over at Monkey Bike UK: http://www.monkeybike.co.uk/acatalog/Oil_Coolers__Oil_Pumps___Breathers.html click onto the pics to enlarge them. sorry, none shows the back of the oilcooler plate.



you could just buy one of the available oilcooler plates and copy them on a CNC machine out of billet. thats exactly what we have in mind for a certain 125cc Monkey (Z50) engine but plate will not fit the 50-110cc engines used in XR50/CRF50. the pick up points for the oil cooler on our plate will be in a different position to avoid leakage.



Best Regards, Seeya in the pub or on the road somewhere....

Dilligaf

 

[Z]

Welcome to the forums "Dilligaf"!



Glad to have another knowledgeable bloke around these parts.

 

[Z]

Re: Drilling the stock plate

It is the plate that is going to be difficult. For me, it is no bid deal...a drill press with a mill cutter and a steady hand will knock down the fins just the way I need them.



As a matter of fact, I think I can build this thing for less than $50!

But for this to be mass produced for the "average joe" it will be a difficult product to duplicate with basic hand tools.



Some company is going to have to step up and take on this project.

 

[fatcaaat]

Yeah, maybe...but

I am going to produce a very detailed explanation of how I do this complete with parts, tools, techniques, and mounting with plenty of pictures.



It will be for the people that are handy enough and interested in building their own cooler. Certainly, if you can swap a head and cylinder, you can make this cooler by yourself without buying any adapter plate. Besides, because of all the different heads out there, it will be impossible to buy a bunch of oil plates and drill holes in just the right places.



I am not looking to sell the product, just get the instructions out there so people can make an informed decision before throwing down $200 for a cooler that can be made for less than $50 with rather common tools that many people have or have access to.



On the quality side, the cooler I have selected (it is in the mail) is manufactured by one of the most respected manufacturers and cost less than $50 shipped!

 

[fatcaaat]

Yeah, maybe...but

I am going to produce a very detailed explanation of how I do this complete with parts, tools, techniques, and mounting with plenty of pictures.



It will be for the people that are handy enough and interested in building their own cooler. Certainly, if you can swap a head and cylinder, you can make this cooler by yourself without buying any adapter plate. Besides, because of all the different heads out there, it will be impossible to buy a bunch of oil plates and drill holes in just the right places.



I am not looking to sell the product, just get the instructions out there so people can make an informed decision before throwing down $200 for a cooler that can be made for less than $50 with rather common tools that many people have or have access to.



On the quality side, the cooler I have selected (it is in the mail) is manufactured by one of the most respected manufacturers and cost less than $50 shipped!