How to install Police HD Oil Cooler

[rjkusse]

Mod:
Install Factory Policecar HD Oil Cooler

Time:
3 hours

Skill Level:
Medium - Hard

Tools Required:
-10MM
-7MM
-Vise Grips
-Wrench
-Pliers
-Dremel with cutoff wheel (optional)
-Serpentine belt tensioner bar (to remove the belt)
-Oil filter wrench
-Bucket

Additional required items:
-Oil filter and oil (if doing oil change)
-Antifreeze
-Thread-locker
-Radiator hose clamp (optional)

This weekend along with the Phenolic Spacers, I installed the Police HD Oil Cooler. Since there are no instructions, I thought I would try and throw something together to help everyone out.

In addition to the kit, you will need some antifreeze and now is a good time to change the oil, which I did, so a new filter and oil also.

The kit:

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s59/rjkusse/300%20SRT8%20Oil%20Cooler/IMG_2114.jpg

Oil filter mount, new thermostat housing, hose from thermostat housing to oil filter mount, new lower radiator hose.

Step 1: First thing is to get the car up and remove all the plastic covers from the bottom.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s59/rjkusse/300%20SRT8%20Oil%20Cooler/IMG_2097.jpg

Step 2: Next drain the radiator using the drain cock on the passenger side.

Step 3: remove the filter and/or drain the oil if you are going to do an oil change at the same time.

Step 4: remove the filter pipe nipple that is in the block. Vise grips can be a man's best friend but they aren't very nice to parts.

Pipe nipple out:

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s59/rjkusse/300%20SRT8%20Oil%20Cooler/IMG_2118.jpg

Step 5: Install the new oil filter mount. I recommend using some thread locker on the end which goes into the block:

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s59/rjkusse/300%20SRT8%20Oil%20Cooler/IMG_2123.jpg

Step 6: Next remove the stock thermostat housing. I would not recommend installing the new one yet, it will help having this out of the way when trying to remove the stock lower hose.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s59/rjkusse/300%20SRT8%20Oil%20Cooler/IMG_2117.jpg

Step 7: I also removed the drive belt to get to the lower hose and had to cut off the stock clamps since I was unable to get either of them off.

Step 8: Install the new lower hose. I found the clamp that was on the hose with the kit to be too small. I chose to cut it off and use a regular worm gear clamp. It seems the end of the new lower radiator hose is smaller than the stock one and with the clamp on it, it's nearly impossible to get it to fit the radiator. Maybe someone else has had a different experience.

Step 9: Once the new lower hose is in, reintall the drive belt.

Step 10: Now you can install the new thermostat housing. Now is a good time to install your new lower temp thermostat as well. I put in the 176 degree thermostat from Autozone (part #4127)

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s59/rjkusse/300%20SRT8%20Oil%20Cooler/IMG_2119.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s59/rjkusse/300%20SRT8%20Oil%20Cooler/IMG_2122.jpg

Step 11: Add the new bypass hose to the bottom of the new thermostat housing. Notice when installed, the clearance is tight. I used a tie wrap as added protection.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s59/rjkusse/300%20SRT8%20Oil%20Cooler/IMG_2129.jpg

Step 12: With both hoses now at the new oil filter mount, connect the hoses.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s59/rjkusse/300%20SRT8%20Oil%20Cooler/IMG_2128.jpg

Based on the orientation of the 2 hoses, it's almost impossible to mix up which one goes where.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s59/rjkusse/300%20SRT8%20Oil%20Cooler/IMG_2127.jpg

Step 13: Install new oil filter, oil and coolant and put all the plastic back in. You will need to check the coolant level over the next couple of days to make sure it is back to the right level. Or, you can let the car warm up to operating temperature and then let cool down a couple of times. You need to get the thermostat to open so the coolant will run through the system before you can be sure about your coolant level.

[lafrad]

AWESOME.

GREAT Write up!

[Hemi31]

Nice write up......I think this is my next mod.

[feros]

I got a PM from formerice, a memeber here and he told me this....
when you do the police oil cooler, you pull off the oil filter and pull out the nipple that the filter screws onto and replace it with a longer one that comes with the kit, the cooler itself bolts on and the new longer nipple is there to screw the filter back on. Then you replace a couple water hoses and plumb to the oil cooler, refill antifreeze, and your done. The nipple is a [bugger] to remove. You will need the right size extractor, a good one not a Chinese pos or it will break off inside the nipple. After looking at the replacement nipple, it has blue loctite on it, so I decided to carefully heat it with a torch untill cherry red, bingo it unscrewed easily. If you do a search for police oil cooler, there is a breakdown of parts that you can get from a Mopar dealer. Beauty of this cooler is that it uses 180 degree antifreeze to cool the oil. Antifreese is way more efficient than air, next it allows heat from the oil to quickley heat up the antifreeze in the winter reducing friction.

I have the parts sitting in my garage waiting for me to get home in about 15 days from now to install.

[formerice]

Yes, I had a bitch of a time with the nipple until firing up the torch, bingo, that was the answer. I broke a cheap extractor off inside the nipple, before the torch and vicegrips. Good writeup.

[Fast56k]

Nice job with the pictures and all. I added this one to my vehicle.

C.

[feros]

Just did mine, and what a "bugger", I don't think there is enough bad words in the dictionary to describe all the ones I said. I know I have made up a few of my own along the way.
I even called a life line, it ended up being morale support, but it sure made me feel better!
I'll post pix in a bit.

[BrilliantBlackHemi]

Ok, so can some post the details of the part numbers you have to buy AND of the tool needed?

[lowriderman3]

Awesome writeup man!

[glhs837]

Another option for that nipple, for those who dont have a torch, is perhaps to get two nuts that fit, run one up a way, then the other. Back the first one back down so it jams up against the bottom one. This should let you get a big enough wrench on there.

[JonzMgnm]

Another option for that nipple, for those who dont have a torch, is perhaps to get two nuts that fit, run one up a way, then the other. Back the first one back down so it jams up against the bottom one. This should let you get a big enough wrench on there.

"Jamming" nuts is a great trick, but if I'm not mistaken the oil filter nipple is pipe thread. I'm not aware of pipe thread nuts.

[feros]

Finally a few pics of what it took to get that damn nipple out.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/GeekGrl/P9200007.jpg
The braker bar!!!
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/GeekGrl/P9200008.jpg
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/GeekGrl/P9200009.jpg

The nipple
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/GeekGrl/P9200010.jpg
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/GeekGrl/P9210016.jpg
I think I tore it up a bit.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/GeekGrl/P9210020.jpg

[feros]

Part numbers for Police Charger oil cooler

Police Engine Oil (Cooler) - 5037523AA – MSRP $ ???

Police Radiator Hose Lower - 4596561AC – MSRP $27.80
Police Radiator Hose Upper - 4596562AC – MSRP $39.45
Police Thermostat Housing - 53022168AA – MSRP $ ???

[FlyByU]

Found the hoses for $20 and $29 respectively. Cant find the other two parts.

[feros]

Ok, so can some post the details of the part numbers you have to buy AND of the tool needed?

I used a pipe easy out set, I had to use 3 seperate sizes and a hack saw once the end of the nipple split on me.

Even with that and that HUGE cheater bar, every time it turned it creeked like loosing a lug nut on a 65 Chevy that has been sitting in a junk yard that flooded every year since 66.:doh:

"Jamming" nuts is a great trick, but if I'm not mistaken the oil filter nipple is pipe thread. I'm not aware of pipe thread nuts.
Correct, jamming nuts would not work. There is nothing to grab onto in or on the top/bottom of the nipple.

[feros]

BTW: Moparsupercenter has the kit for sale
ID:PKLXOC
http://www.moparsupercenter.com/lx-5-7l-oil-cooler-kitpklxoc.html?cat=565
Retail Price : $176.85
Online Price : $124.94
Full DescriptionThis Kit Contains All the Items you need to add a Police Package OEM Style Engine Oil Cooler To your LX. This Package contains a new Theromstat housing, Hoses and Engine Oil Cooler

I did not get my kit through them,I got mine through my dealership, but even with employee priceing the price is about the same. My dealership phuked over my wife while I was gone, and she put up such a stink, that we now get employee priceing on all parts through them.

[FlyByU]

Thanks for the info, just ordered it.

[glhs837]

If we can find nuts that fit, heres a couple of pics to illustrate what I'm talking about. It requires nothing to grab onto.

http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgoc/emg/images/workshop3_03.jpg

http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgoc/emg/images/workshop3_04.jpg

In the next day or so, I'll cut up an old filter and go to Lowes, see what I can find.

[feros]

If we can find nuts that fit, heres a couple of pics to illustrate what I'm talking about. It requires nothing to grab onto.





In the next day or so, I'll cut up an old filter and go to Lowes, see what I can find.

That may just work... :beerchug:

[FlyByU]

Anyluck on the nuts? I got my kit in the mail yesterday :)

[glhs837]

I forgot, but just now cut the center ring from the filter from my last change, Dremel with a small cutting wheel rocks, btw:) and am headed to Lowes here in about 20 minutes....... stand by:)

[FlyByU]

thank you sir :)

[bipto]

Great write up - thanks for posting! :thumbs_u:

This is on the list!

[glhs837]

Darn it, no luck at Lowes:( Tomorrow, I'll try the local True Value and Haydens auto parts. IF they have nothing, I'll give up.

I suspect a large metric size, since nothing in the plumbing or electrical section worked either.

[FlyByU]

Thanks for your effort.

[HEMI~C~]

Damn nice write up and pics.... has me sold as well.

Thanks,

[TTMR]

Doesn't look like pipe thread to me, I'd say a large UNF metric most likely though a UNF SAE wouldn't surprise me.

[rjkusse]

I didn't need any nuts to install the pipe nipple. I did use Loctite however to make sure the nipple did not come out. I've had it in for a couple of oil changes since then without any issues.

[LouZ]

I didn't need any nuts to install the pipe nipple. I did use Loctite however to make sure the nipple did not come out. I've had it in for a couple of oil changes since then without any issues.

I believe they were refering of the double nut to remove the original nipple.

[glhs837]

Yep, its about the removal, and yeah, metric was my next shot. Lowes metric nut and bolts stopped too small:)

[GotMe-N-R/T]

Whats the benefit of this mod.? Is this a track mod, daily driving mod.?

[Hurst Equipped]

my sxt has that oil cooler stock. what are the normal oil temps on your rt after the cooler install?

[feros]

my sxt has that oil cooler stock. what are the normal oil temps on your rt after the cooler install?

Before my install I was at 210-220 oil temp..after the install and I also installed a 185 t-stat and the cool-it mod, it lowered my oil temp to 185-195.

[goldsmi]

I attempted the install utilizing the heat/vicegrips method with no luck.
I stopped before I damaged the threads on pipe nipple too severely to be able to screw an oil filter back on.

Took it to a trusted mechanic today, explained all that has been discussed on this thread - it still took him almost an hour to get it out. He said it fought him every inch of the way. Don't know what kind of thread sealant was used, but it must have been good stuff!

Now I have to install the hoses - but the most difficult part is done.

BTW - Wife's 3.5L Pacifica has the cooler as standard equipment.

[IvanSRT8]

Nice pictures ;) thanks for the info.

[feros]

Now I have to install the hoses - but the most difficult part is done.

tHAt damn nipple was a PITA x6 for me, I kept working it with bigger and better tools till I won the fight.
After that it is all smooth sailing! :mrgreen:

[goldsmi]

Actually, the whole job was a PITA. Definitely worth doing, just not quick or easy.

[Hal'sMag]

I'm thinking about driving the car till hot:
Pull the filter while the block is still hot,
Pipe extractor with 9' extension.
CRC freeze off on the interior of the nipple, and 2 sets of vice grips.

Apparently, nobody has had any luck on a nut size to fit.

[GotMe-N-R/T]

Whats the benefit of this mod.? Is this a track mod, daily driving mod.?
Anybody?

[goldsmi]

Read all about it:

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=88190

[goldsmi]

Hal - good luck.
You'll probably split the nipple like feros did. The guy that did it for me had it split as well. For some reason that thing won't give up without a fight.

[Hal'sMag]

Anyone who has been up close to there:

Does the outlet of the rad. have a twist lock connection with a grey 40 MM ring, mounted to a nipple? Or is it just a outlet nipple like the rad inlet.

I got a Saudi radiator, which has the system described, and no hose clamp will work with it. It needs a special connection on the reurn line. My supplier is stumped. because he's only shipped 2 of the Max duty rads out.

[goldsmi]

Mine was just your ordinary nipple, pushed the hose on and released the clamp retainer. Fitting was black, molded as part of the radiator and had no twist-lock device.

AL

[Fast56k]

There was some TSB for the police cars with these on them. I will ask the dealer today and post the info. I am thinking we probably need a bigger radiator.

C.

[Hal'sMag]

At 70 MPH/ 123 F/ level road:
Both fans were on high, JW temp over 130, and Oil temp hitting 138 F.

Glad it was synthetic.

The car could do no more to cool itself, and I had to slow down, or turn the heater on and open the windows.

Your call. I'm going with an oil cooler and bigger radiator.

For those that have read the thread about the Maximum radiator - hold on. We're having a difficulty matching it to a RT. It basically will not bolt in and work as supplied.

I'll update when we get it figured out.

[goldsmi]

These would have saved me some swear words.
AL

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947390000P?keyword=hose+clamp&vName=Automotive&cName=Tools+%26+Equipment&sName=Automotive+Specialty+Tools

[GOHEMI]

That's very clever. Having the RIGHT tools for the job is half the battle! Good post. A green one for that!!!

[GOHEMI]

Finally a few pics of what it took to get that damn nipple out.

The braker bar!!! The nipple...

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/GeekGrl/P9210016.jpg
I think I tore it up a bit.


Great photo illustration! Unbelievable; the efforts it took and the trouble it caused. Shows everything nicely. I've bookmarked this thread.

[MAGFX]

The thread size of the nipple is 3/4-16.

I picked up a couple of jam nuts and will see if this helps me in removing mine this next week.

[PBGas]

I'd like to thank RJ for this "how to" thread! I found it very helpful when completing mine today.

There are a couple of items that need to be added to it.

If you are installing this on an SRT-8.....don't even bother with the other half of the lower hose that comes on the system. It's meant for a 5.7 and the 6.1 has a larger Rad. You'll just be restricting flow if anything. It's too small to fit into the neck of the lower rad end. Instead, cut off a piece of your stock 6.1 lower rad hose and put a couple of new clamps. Fits like a charm in the spliced end and at the lower rad inlet.

Another way to get out the fitting in the stock oil mount is to use a small pipe wrench with a deep socket on the handle. That worked very well for me, albeit a bit slow....but I managed to get it off without issue.

If you have a dremel tool, use the flex shaft attachment with a cutting wheel to cut the stock upper rad hose clamp and the lower rad hose clamp. They are brutal to get off as it is.

Other than that....it was a difficult install but works like a charm!

:)

[1fastsedan]

That tool is well worth the $40, the Snap-On version is about $100.

These would have saved me some swear words.
AL

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947390000P?keyword=hose+clamp&vName=Automotive&cName=Tools+%26+Equipment&sName=Automotive+Specialty+Tools

[Trojan]

Dude without that tool its a pita, That tool is golden. I luv that thing.

[X E Ryder]

Hey Folks!

GREAT Write Up! I see one thing missing here that has not been mentioned - might be considered obvious but needs to be said:

The coolant hose which goes Cooler to T-stat housing, has a zip tie with a Xmas Tree fastener on it. This tree is plugged into an existing hole on your right side fan motor back to keep this hose from ever rubbing on the serp belt!

Trojan - I noted this hose was Very close to the belt on your car at SF08 with no xmas tree and forgot to mention it to you!

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s59/rjkusse/300%20SRT8%20Oil%20Cooler/IMG_2114.jpg

You can see the Xmas Tree fastener on the left hose zip-tied on in this picture.

If I have overstated the obvious, I would rather make sure this is clarified than have even One Person rub a hole in the hose and make the biggest mess of their car (and maybe motor) ever!

[PBGas]

You can see the Xmas Tree fastener on the left hose zip-tied on in this picture.

Many thanks for this. I did notice that fastener but I have plenty of clearance there.....however, I didn't realize there was a mount on the fan for it.

Thank you so much!!!!

:)

[Kenny Pollock]

What besides the MPSC kit is needed for installation?

[goldsmi]

Many appropriate epithets to be uttered while attempting to remove the existing nipple.
Coolant - to replace what you spill.
A hose clamp tool like http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947390000P?keyword=hose+clamp&vName=Automotive&cName=Tools+%26+Equipment&sName=Automotive+Specialty+Tools

Seriously, take a look at the previous pages of this thread. If you don't have the appropriate tools at hand, you may want to consider having someone remove that nipple for you. Other than that, no big deal. I think the catch can will be in the way of you changing the T'stat housing and installing the new hoses - you probably want to remove it temporarily.

[Walt SRT8]

That tool is well worth the $40, the Snap-On version is about $100.

If you are going to work on these cars, you have to have this tool. Without it, things get really difficult quickly and you start losing knuckles in a hurry.

[Clutch-n-Throttle]

one ? I have. When you install the longer nipple, do you have to torque it down? If so, how many lb-fts?

[Walt SRT8]

one ? I have. When you install the longer nipple, do you have to torque it down? If so, how many lb-fts?

I beleive but don't quote me.........It is 33 FP's.
It is stuck in my head so I think thats pretty accurate.
Check the sevice manual. (I would but it on the other computer).

[Clutch-n-Throttle]

Its 55 N/m or 41 ft/lbs. I got it from fnkychkn. Thanks fnky!!!!

[Clutch-n-Throttle]

Finally installed the oil cooler. Let me tell you, You guys weren't joking about getting out the existing oil nipple. What a PITA. At first I tried to use a set of vise grips but ended up stripping the threads and could not get it off. I had a mini torch to heat it up. It was not hot enough.

Unfortunately, my wife was out with my girls at ballet rehearsal. I did not have wheels to get to Home Depot. There was a 3 hour delay by the time she got back. I zipped over to Home Depot and bought a plumbers torch. I went over to AutoZone and bought a set of bolt head extractors.

These bolt head extractors are awesome! I had to use the biggest one they had. It was 11/16 in. These extractors come in a socket config.

I got back and heated up the nipple until cherry red. I put on the extractor on my 1/2 in air impact gun with 450lb-ft. Whoa Nellie!!!! Came right off.

Taking every thing off and on was straight forward. It would have been a straight 4 hour job if I have the right tools in front of me. Turned out to be 8 hours with the delay and dinner(and a beer in between :beerchug:)

Well. That was me Saturday adventure.

Oh yeah. While I was at it, I put in a 180 T-stat and a SRT(Severe Duty II) radiator.

(repost from the Hemi sub-forum)

[Turbobuckeye]

DOES ANYBODY HAVE THE "OFFICIAL" DIRECTIONS FROM MOPAR/CHRYSLER?????

The dealership is going to install for me when they put on my Mopar LT's but want the directions so they don't mess anything up. Thanks!!!

[Hemi31]

DOES ANYBODY HAVE THE "OFFICIAL" DIRECTIONS FROM MOPAR/CHRYSLER?????

The dealership is going to install for me when they put on my Mopar LT's but want the directions so they don't mess anything up. Thanks!!!There are no official directions........nothing comes with the cooler but the cooler.

[fargo59]

hey, i thought id add this: if you use the oil cooler stud from the 3.5 oil cooler, it threads on to the stud in the block. no extracting the old stud, just thread the new one on to the old one... i have a pair of 3.5 cooler sitting, and it will fit any LX up to mid 07.

[Clutch-n-Throttle]

DOES ANYBODY HAVE THE "OFFICIAL" DIRECTIONS FROM MOPAR/CHRYSLER?????

The dealership is going to install for me when they put on my Mopar LT's but want the directions so they don't mess anything up. Thanks!!!
Got this from the fnkmaster himself

from FSM:
INSTALLATION

Replace oil cooler seal.
Lubricate seal and position oil cooler to oil filter adapter, aligning notch to tab.
Install oil cooler connector bolt. Torque connector bolt to 55 N·m (41 ft. lbs.).
Install oil filter.
Connect oil cooler coolant hoses.
Lower vehicle.
Fill cooling system.cooling system capacity is 14.6 quarts.

[Turbobuckeye]

Got this from the fnkmaster himself

from FSM:
INSTALLATION

Replace oil cooler seal.
Lubricate seal and position oil cooler to oil filter adapter, aligning notch to tab.
Install oil cooler connector bolt. Torque connector bolt to 55 N·m (41 ft. lbs.).
Install oil filter.
Connect oil cooler coolant hoses.
Lower vehicle.
Fill cooling system.cooling system capacity is 14.6 quarts.


Thanks, actually I had the dealership install it for me the week before the LX & BEYOND NATIONALS. It was already there to have Mopar LT's installed so let them do both while it was there. :thumbs_u:

I have been running with it now for a few weeks and notice that the engine temp stays between 199-203 degrees very consistently. Also, I have noticed the fans tend to run a lot more when I cut the air conditioning on.

[Hemi Wagon]

best price I've found
http://www.wyckoffchryslerparts.com/lxheoilcoco.html

[Turbobuckeye]

best price I've found
http://www.wyckoffchryslerparts.com/lxheoilcoco.html

Just an FYI......

Moparsupercenter will typically price match any other vendors.

[BrotherB]

I just finished up this evening. It took me alittle longer for mine. I kind of wanted to add some "bling" to it, so I purchased some S.S. braid from Summit and a few chrome clamps. I had to take all the hoses off from the connections. I also purchased a BT thermostat housing to go with it. One thing that I did notice is that the water outlet that I also purchased from Summit is a little bit longer then the one that comes with the kit and the hose wont fit it. I had to grind off the nipple so the hose would fit it.
The dreaded threaded fitting that everyone has trouble with, came right out for me. Looked to me as if there wasnt any thread lock on it at all. I tried the "jam two nuts together trick" and there really isnt enough room to get them to jam together. I did use an easy out and it came right out.
Heres a few pics for your viewing enjoyment....

Lower hose...
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f252/brtherb/Magnum120.jpg

Lower hose junction.... Didnt bother putting any chrome hose clamps here. No one is going to see it anyways.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f252/brtherb/Magnum121.jpg

The cooler itself...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f252/brtherb/Magnum123.jpg

BT themostat housing. Notice how much longer that outlet is compared to the original one. Just used a wire tire to get it away from the belt.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f252/brtherb/Magnum119.jpg

Heres the whole thing from the top...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f252/brtherb/Magnum125.jpg

I also got rid of all the spring clamps and went with the tried and true worm gear clamps. Rather an easy mod, just time consuming.
Bill

[Mecha]

I just finished up this evening. It took me alittle longer for mine. I kind of wanted to add some "bling" to it, so I purchased some S.S. braid from Summit and a few chrome clamps. I had to take all the hoses off from the connections. I also purchased a BT thermostat housing to go with it. One thing that I did notice is that the water outlet that I also purchased from Summit is a little bit longer then the one that comes with the kit and the hose wont fit it. I had to grind off the nipple so the hose would fit it.
The dreaded threaded fitting that everyone has trouble with, came right out for me. Looked to me as if there wasnt any thread lock on it at all. I tried the "jam two nuts together trick" and there really isnt enough room to get them to jam together. I did use an easy out and it came right out.
Heres a few pics for your viewing enjoyment....

Lower hose...
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f252/brtherb/Magnum120.jpg

Lower hose junction.... Didnt bother putting any chrome hose clamps here. No one is going to see it anyways.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f252/brtherb/Magnum121.jpg

The cooler itself...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f252/brtherb/Magnum123.jpg

BT themostat housing. Notice how much longer that outlet is compared to the original one. Just used a wire tire to get it away from the belt.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f252/brtherb/Magnum119.jpg

Heres the whole thing from the top...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f252/brtherb/Magnum125.jpg

I also got rid of all the spring clamps and went with the tried and true worm gear clamps. Rather an easy mod, just time consuming.
Bill


cant wait to see this beast done

[Peter Parker]

Anyone else mention having to use a larger than normal oil filter when installing this too? The Nipple in my Police Oil Cooler is larger than my stock srt8 nipple so we had to find a different oil filter to fit...

[carchitect]

Anyone else mention having to use a larger than normal oil filter when installing this too? The Nipple in my Police Oil Cooler is larger than my stock srt8 nipple so we had to find a different oil filter to fit...

I see you have an '06

If you just bought the oil cooler they've likely modified it for use with the current metric oil filter size boss that is being used.

Don't know any good filter p/n's for the metric filter off hand. If you can't find it here and no one tells you just ask for a 2008 or 2009 oil filter for your car at the autoparts store.

I wonder if we are still able to get the old filter nipple size on these... otherwise I might have to pass on this mod. I like my selection of oversized filters that I have the P/N's memorized and all are readily available.

[Peter Parker]

Ahhh, I didn't even think about that! I purchased it about a month ago from MPSC. We found a larger filter in the shop that was for a old Mercury Cougar to use temporarily but I wanted to get the correct filter on there. I wrote down the filter info though so I could cross-reference it if needed.

[Hemi Wagon]

Anyone else mention having to use a larger than normal oil filter when installing this too? The Nipple in my Police Oil Cooler is larger than my stock srt8 nipple so we had to find a different oil filter to fit...


the replacement nipple on mine is same size as the factory one for the 5.7

[Desertcharger]

Thanks for the write up--:not_worth
I may have to take a different route though- running the procharger stage 2 I have another serpentine belt in front of the stock one- not sure a hose would be able to run down- at least not the one that comes with it... anyone tried it with a stage 2 yet?:beerchug:

[sfccharger]

Ok so just wanted to thank everyone who has posted in this thread for helping me out. So I went on and did this mod yesterday and I learned a few things. First this was a tad more complicated than I was expecting. Mabey it was becuase I have an SRT and the damn lower rad hose was no were near the right size. (Ended up cutting the stock one to fit) Or mabey it was those damn spring clips that kept slipping out of the pliers. Who know? Whatever it was its done now and this thread was a life saver while I was doing it.

I do want to add one thing to this one though. On the nipple coming out of the block everyone has said that it was a real PITA but I thought of something that made it the easyist part. I had a set of Craftsman rounded nut removers. They have reverse sprial flutes that dig into the nut and twist it out as you turn it with a wrench. Well I put the largest one I had on the nipple and got a 27mm socket and a breaker bar to turn it with. Worked like a charm. Came out like I had slabed butter on it. I hope this helps the next person who does this mod. Saved me a lot a time and headaces. :modding:

[Desertcharger]

I had a set of Craftsman rounded nut removers. They have reverse sprial flutes that dig into the nut and twist it out as you turn it with a wrench. Well I put the largest one I had on the nipple and got a 27mm socket and a breaker bar to turn it with. Worked like a charm. Came out like I had slabed butter on it. I hope this helps the next person who does this mod. Saved me a lot a time and headaces.

Excellent tip! I happen to have those too but wouldn't have thought to use them!:beerchug:

[flpaul]

the 185 t stat killed my mpg went from 21 to 18 with the motor being colder i put the stock one in and mpg went back up

[wolfmann21]

the 185 t stat killed my mpg went from 21 to 18 with the motor being colder i put the stock one in and mpg went back up

dont mean to sound like a d!ck, but thats a little random considering the topic of this thread lol