Engine oil cooler installation

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One of my winter projects for my hunk of Junk is to install both a transmission oil cooler and also a engine oil cooler. Already have 2 Hayden 679's on the way and am now just getting stuff together. My question is this: where should the oil supply line come from and where should the oil return line go to? Somehow I feel I should know this but just want to double check and verify if my 3 functioning brain cells are still working properly. LOL Thanks in advance!:cheers:
 

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Many people get the spin on oil filter base adapters.

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GM had there very own version. highdesertranger
 

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Awesome info, thanks. I have one of these on my '78 K20 BB parts truck.

Do you know if it has a thermostat in it? I imagine it does, kinda need it would think..

I don't think it does. I had mine off last summer but I didn't look real close at it.
 

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Thanks for the link! Would much rather have GM original vs poorly machined aluminum Chinese junk. There's even a NOS in the box listed.:cheers:


Agreed. Another nice thing with OEM is you can get gaskets for it at the local parts peddlers.
 

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That's the one I saw at the pick a part. Guess I should pick it up the next time I'm there.

They seem a bit hard to come by, I would grab it
 

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I wonder how well the GM unit would work with headers?
 

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I wonder how well the GM unit would work with headers?

Good thought there! Once I get the unit I'll know for sure, but judging by these pics of my engine on test stand during my build, I don't think there will be any problems with my BB and long tube Hookers! :cheers:
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Jeff, if you grab that adapter ,be sure and keep the bolts. Some of the adapters have a different bolt.
 

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