Q45a Cooler for Oil Cooler?

[AlabamaDan]

I noticed on a wrecked 1994 Q45a that under the driver's front fender is a little cooler with an electric fan attached. I was thinking that this would be an awesome atf cooler! It has all the mounting brackets, an electric fan, and a small cooler. Do any of you guys with experience with oil coolers on Qs or this Q45a cooler have any insight?

Thanks ahead of time.
Modified by AlabamaDan at 9:54 PM 6/4/2009

[qship96]

Would make for an ideal transmission fluid cooler- as the extra heat is not dumped into radiator, and the fan allows greater efficiency at idle when airflow is minimal at rest in the fenderwell- GRAB IT

[maxnix]

Makes a great ATF cooler. Not sure how fan is switched.

[elwesso]

i would think you might want something a little heartier for an oil cooler.. oil runs at pretty high pressure, not sure how it compares to a transmission cooler or similarly the active suspension but i bet its less (on the active/transmission)...

[Skibane]

How quickly could motor oil flow through it, without creating much backpressure?

Is it more restrictive than an off-the-shelf engine oil cooler?

If so, it might do more harm than good - particularly when the oil is cold and thick.

[Mint Q45A]

I need the "multivalve" that goes right after/next to the cooler you described, towards the wheel well. Is this still available on the car you saw?

[3Q Jay]

Makes a great ATF cooler. Not sure how fan is switched.

fan is switched by: temp sensor in active reservoir, active ECU comparitor, ubiquitous -89981 relay.

[Mint Q45A]

Hi Jay,Where is the relay you mention located in the car? Tks.

[3Q Jay]

aft of the LF strut tower. kinda under the fender, but still fairly accessible.

[Mint Q45A]

Tks!

[AlabamaDan]

I meant ATF cooler, not oil.

How should I wire up the fan? Any suggestions?