FRPP Boss 302 Air-to-Oil Cooler is now available
1/22/12 | 02:59 PM
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FRPP Boss 302 Air-to-Oil Cooler is now available
I've been anxious for the FRPP oil cooler to be released and it's now available. The fact that this same kit has been used on the 302S and 302R race cars for two seasons with no issues is what convinced me to order one. While I'm optimistic that the Tiger Racing hood is going to really help with cooling the water temps, I think the added insurance of cooling the oil is worth it.
You can order it from your dealer or I did see it on sale over here: http://www.fordracingpartsdirect.com...m-6642-mba.htm
You can order it from your dealer or I did see it on sale over here: http://www.fordracingpartsdirect.com...m-6642-mba.htm
1/22/12 | 04:11 PM
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It's always a good idea to let your car warm up to operating temp before driving, and in any event you should never run it hard until both the water and oil are warmed up.
1/23/12 | 03:55 AM
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here is the link to the part on FRPP website:
http://fordracingparts.com/parts/par...KeyField=13486
No thermostat mentioned. Also it has been mentioned numerous times on this site that the kit will not come with the thermostat and that was from FRPP's mouth. This kit was mostly designed for racers as that is who was thought to be the most interested in the product.
1/23/12 | 04:08 AM
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Adam
Thanks, guess not, I hadn't seen any mention of the FRPP unit only Kendall at cool tech whose does have T stat. Setrab also makes a t stat sandwich adapter. Does FRPP kit come with the GT lower hose to remove the stock cooler? Didn't see that mentioned either, Another $30 for that, luckily I have my stock hose in that case.
Steve
Thanks, guess not, I hadn't seen any mention of the FRPP unit only Kendall at cool tech whose does have T stat. Setrab also makes a t stat sandwich adapter. Does FRPP kit come with the GT lower hose to remove the stock cooler? Didn't see that mentioned either, Another $30 for that, luckily I have my stock hose in that case.
Steve
1/23/12 | 06:12 AM
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Adam
Thanks, guess not, I hadn't seen any mention of the FRPP unit only Kendall at cool tech whose does have T stat. Setrab also makes a t stat sandwich adapter. Does FRPP kit come with the GT lower hose to remove the stock cooler? Didn't see that mentioned either, Another $30 for that, luckily I have my stock hose in that case.
Steve
Thanks, guess not, I hadn't seen any mention of the FRPP unit only Kendall at cool tech whose does have T stat. Setrab also makes a t stat sandwich adapter. Does FRPP kit come with the GT lower hose to remove the stock cooler? Didn't see that mentioned either, Another $30 for that, luckily I have my stock hose in that case.
Steve
1/23/12 | 03:51 PM
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1/23/12 | 09:27 PM
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I pieced together my own kit for my CTS-V with some of the exact same parts in that FRPP kit, including the oil cooler, sandwich plate, -10an aeroquip fittings and starlite hose for less than $400.
1/24/12 | 12:28 AM
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I did the same with my 350z set up. Total cost was about the same as yours.
I'm being lazy these days so I'm considering one of these two options.
1/24/12 | 02:10 AM
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1/24/12 | 07:26 AM
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The cooler support bracket for the FRRP piece looks like it would restrict airflow. From the kit picture it appears that the support would block off about 1/3 of the cooler.
http://fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=13486
Why design a bracket that blocks air flow through 1/3 of the cooler? Apparently not much engineering went into the bracket design…especially for pricey cooler kit.
Hmmm…..this design has a reminiscent restricted air flow feel of the stock Boss grille.
http://fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=13486
Why design a bracket that blocks air flow through 1/3 of the cooler? Apparently not much engineering went into the bracket design…especially for pricey cooler kit.
Hmmm…..this design has a reminiscent restricted air flow feel of the stock Boss grille.
1/24/12 | 07:49 AM
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The cooler support bracket for the FRRP piece looks like it would restrict airflow. From the kit picture it appears that the support would block off about 1/3 of the cooler.
http://fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=13486
Why design a bracket that blocks air flow through 1/3 of the cooler? Apparently not much engineering went into the bracket design…especially for pricey cooler kit.
Hmmm…..this design has a reminiscent restricted air flow feel of the stock Boss grille.
http://fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=13486
Why design a bracket that blocks air flow through 1/3 of the cooler? Apparently not much engineering went into the bracket design…especially for pricey cooler kit.
Hmmm…..this design has a reminiscent restricted air flow feel of the stock Boss grille.
Apparently not much thought went into your post, not that the engineers didn't think it out.........
1/24/12 | 08:10 AM
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Ummmmmm.......I am failry certain that it doesn't block any air flow to the cooler. The bracket is either behind the cooler, which would block flow to the radiator, or the bracket is attached to the top of the cooler which is then attached to say the top radiator support/bracket or where ever. The bracket doesn't block the cooler.... Radiator maybe???
Apparently not much thought went into your post, not that the engineers didn't think it out.........
Apparently not much thought went into your post, not that the engineers didn't think it out.........
Air flow is restricted with either the bracket in front of the cooler -or- in back. Air has to pass into the cooler as well as out of it in order to take away heat.
Granted, some air will flow around the bracket, depending on how tight the bracket bolts up. But why restrict airflow when the goal is airflow through the cooler.