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Old 02-06-2013, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by byndbad914 View Post

1. On the left side with the three integrated coolers in the crossover tank, are there just lines running inside, or are there fins with a line curving through them like the heat exchanger on a refrigerator buried in there?

2. You mention getting an oil cooler that is stainless steel - is there a particular reason that SS was chosen as the material v. aluminum? I would think conduction across and convection through an aluminum part would be better, certainly conduction as SS is a poor thermal conductor.

TIA.
End tank heat exchangers (oil) is as shown in this link
http://www.crracing.com/custom-built...heat-exchanger

Other coolers are similar for power steering and trans.

Plate type is much better than tube-and-fin heat exchangers with respect to pressure drop and heat transfer.

One reason for stainless is for strength to withstand 100 PSIG oil pressure without resorting to thick wall sections - which would be required for aluminum.

Dave

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