Guys,
I just bought a takeout 6.0 for my truck. Came from a 2500hd and with the attachment on the oil pan and hoses to the radiator for oil cooling. Wondering what to do now.

Three options as I see it.

1> Use the oil pan from the 5.3 in my truck and do no oil cooling.
2> Buy an aftermarket oil cooler and thermostat and install them.
3> Buy a new radiator with the oil cooler in it and have the factory setup.

I'm thinking third option. Think oil cooling isn't a bad idea. Second option can almost get as costly as a new radiator if done well. Especially after being able to sell my 6 month old 34" radiator.

What do you think?

 

I would do option 2. That way you can monitor your temps and possibly get better cooling than the OEM setup. I am guessing that is why you would get a thermostat, so you can hook up a oil temp gauge, right?

 

Do number 2 but without an oil thermostat (junk). If you got this route buy two #8 or #10 AN weld-on fitting and have them welding on and install a cooler. This article explains this method.

NO 1 is no need, you just need to remove the cover from your oil pan and install it on the 6.0s oil pan but then you will lose the oil cooler ability.

NO 3 is just wasting your money, unless you live in the far north then it will be must.

I think an engine oil cooler is a must, before I installed my engine oil cooler I was seeing temperature around 220 during the summer. Know it never gets above 180 in summer.

 

I vote for option #4......Use a 10mm socket and remove the 2 little bolts and swap the blockoff cover from the 5.3 pan. Oil cooler is unecessary complication/weight. Keep it simple.....

 

Need a thermostat to allow the oil to get to at least 176F think I read. It is for proper performance and keeping the engine sludge free. Good chance it wouldn't, especially in the winter, without a thermo.

 

Overkill IMO amazing how everyone else can get away without an oil cooler. If you have extra money laying around go for it. Its not like a trans cooler unlike atf, oil needs to be pliablein order to provide proper oiling you dont want it to be too cool or you will get the sludge effect. I wouldnt and I wont put a cooler on mine unless I was building my truck to tow heavy loads then it is needed.

 

take that crap off u dont need it. i was on the hd because they are work trucks and tow heavy loads. they also have trans coolers and we dont unless we get the towing package.

 

well you can always do like i did, I spent $35 for a large tranny cooler and just hooked it up to the oil lines. easy install

 

Yeah I'm gonna block it off. No cooling. Thanks for the input guys. Now I can spend the money on a meth injection kit.

 

That is what I did.Blocked it off not needed.