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L6611983 · 03-19-2021, 10:50 PM

Installing this oil cooler delete kit does it do anything to the temperature? Why was that big oil cooler on the side of the engine made for?

LCPLPunk · 03-20-2021, 07:15 AM

LOL, I JUST got my kit a few days ago. From the multiple threads I've read the temps will be fine unless you are roadracing.

Did you get the hose too? With a 2010 you'll need it.

Supposedly the cooler is more of a oil heater that gets the oil up to temp faster for possibly reduced wear, BUT, also supposedly the oil gauge isn't very accurate.

gunchamp · 03-20-2021, 08:25 AM

I did it and there wasnt any temp change. Road racing you would probably need one, but everything else, bail it. Piles of crap will leak at some point and you can shed a few pounds as well

L6611983 · 03-20-2021, 01:34 PM

Ill just keep it on for right now until i order it , would you know what the torque on the 2 bolts in the oil cooler are that connected with the gasket? i cannot find it in the haynes manual

03-19-2021, 10:50 PM	#1
L6611983 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 320	Oil cooler Installing this oil cooler delete kit does it do anything to the temperature? Why was that big oil cooler on the side of the engine made for? Attached Images

03-20-2021, 07:15 AM	#2
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	LOL, I JUST got my kit a few days ago. From the multiple threads I've read the temps will be fine unless you are roadracing. Did you get the hose too? With a 2010 you'll need it. Supposedly the cooler is more of a oil heater that gets the oil up to temp faster for possibly reduced wear, BUT, also supposedly the oil gauge isn't very accurate. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

03-20-2021, 08:25 AM	#3
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	I did it and there wasnt any temp change. Road racing you would probably need one, but everything else, bail it. Piles of crap will leak at some point and you can shed a few pounds as well __________________ 15 Camaro SS- GPI max top end, ESS Vortech V3 9psi, ID 1050s, ZL1 pump, JMS bap, Long tubes, Corsa extreme, Circle D pro 5C, 391 rear, DSS carbon drive shaft, poly cradle bushings, tuned by Ted Jannetty and much much more

03-20-2021, 01:34 PM	#4
L6611983 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 320	Ill just keep it on for right now until i order it , would you know what the torque on the 2 bolts in the oil cooler are that connected with the gasket? i cannot find it in the haynes manual