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[croc7]

 All components in the cooling system are in great shape but I would like to see the temperature run a little cooler in hot weather so I am considering installation of an oil cooler to help with controlling water temp.

How much reduction of water temp could I expect to see?  I've been told that one isn't needed on a street car as it would cause oil/water temps to be too low but I had one in my '67 Cooper S back in the '70's and don't recall any temp issues at all even when climbing mountain passes.

[nicklouse]

First what temp is your oil at?

 

oil that is too cool causes more ware than oil that is a little too hot.

cooling the oil will have little effect on the engine temp. 
 

If you do fit one please also fit a thermostat so that it only cools the oil when it is too hot.

[Steam]

A cooler thermostat will do the job. As Nicklouse says you do not wnat to cool the oil too much and it will have little effect on overall engine temp anyway.