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The M32 Martyr
I guess I'll need to investigate further.
I didn't thread the fill plug all the way into the drain port. I imagine the drain has tapered thread, otherwise the plug would just keep threading deeper and not seal.
The fill plug doesn't need to seal as tight, and the shoulder may hit before the threads start fully biting. I'll check it out more thoroughly soon.
I didn't thread the fill plug all the way into the drain port. I imagine the drain has tapered thread, otherwise the plug would just keep threading deeper and not seal.
The fill plug doesn't need to seal as tight, and the shoulder may hit before the threads start fully biting. I'll check it out more thoroughly soon.
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The Sticker Guy
Ok, I ended to finding a high flow one @ .49 gallons a min.
It's a " food grade" pump that will not produce a spark and can be used with oil.
So it would be cycling the fluid in A little over min.
Thoughts ?
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The Sticker Guy
Blerp.
Soo, the one I'm looking at is rated for 212 degrees. I will have to do some testing
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The M32 Martyr
So I decided to dig into this oil cooler topic a little more. I popped the hood after a spirited drive, and I could feel heat radiating on my face. I looked around. It wasn't coming off the exhaust (which I have well insulated), or the valve cover....... You guessed it. The trans was cooking. I can barely hold my hand on it.
Now remember, the trans robs 15-18% of the power through friction. Friction create heat. the friction heat generated from 15% of 230bhp is gonna be quite a bit more extreme than 15% of 140bhp.
So, I guess the next step is to install a temp gauge. And like I mentioned, the MZ0 I just installed has a 3rd plug about halfway up the case, kind of like a fill limit on conventional manuals. That would be a great location for a temp sensor.
But the bigger project ahead will be an actual oil cooler. I am not suggesting that I'd get a GReddy anything, but I'm posting a link as an example of what a kit looks like.
Greddy Oil Cooler Kit 2g DSM - Modern Automotive Performance
I'm starting to think that the excessive heat is very likely the cause of my 4-6 month lifespan on these M32s.
Now remember, the trans robs 15-18% of the power through friction. Friction create heat. the friction heat generated from 15% of 230bhp is gonna be quite a bit more extreme than 15% of 140bhp.
So, I guess the next step is to install a temp gauge. And like I mentioned, the MZ0 I just installed has a 3rd plug about halfway up the case, kind of like a fill limit on conventional manuals. That would be a great location for a temp sensor.
But the bigger project ahead will be an actual oil cooler. I am not suggesting that I'd get a GReddy anything, but I'm posting a link as an example of what a kit looks like.
Greddy Oil Cooler Kit 2g DSM - Modern Automotive Performance
I'm starting to think that the excessive heat is very likely the cause of my 4-6 month lifespan on these M32s.
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The Sticker Guy
I have been looking at a lot of parts for our project we are working on and the most expensive part will be the pump its self. $150 range on amazon.
Estimating the whole kit being 250-300 for all the lines and rad.
My idea for a temp sensor location was actually the drain plug. Find a adapter to screw in there.
I don't think it would take a big radiator to cool it off, especially using a electric fan
Estimating the whole kit being 250-300 for all the lines and rad.
My idea for a temp sensor location was actually the drain plug. Find a adapter to screw in there.
I don't think it would take a big radiator to cool it off, especially using a electric fan
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The M32 Martyr
I read that the cooler itself doesn't need to be very effective. The added volume of oil that the cooler holds and circulates is what keeps the temps down.
I imagine the drain and fill plug locations will be ideal for the supply and returns of the cooler.
But I would really want a temp sensor along with the cooler to know how much it's helping. So maybe a sensor could be tee'd into the supply line. On this MZ0 I could use the 3rd plug.... But this MZ0 probably won't last tip the time this comes to fruition.
I imagine the drain and fill plug locations will be ideal for the supply and returns of the cooler.
But I would really want a temp sensor along with the cooler to know how much it's helping. So maybe a sensor could be tee'd into the supply line. On this MZ0 I could use the 3rd plug.... But this MZ0 probably won't last tip the time this comes to fruition.
