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Matt Dralle
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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:11 pm Post subject: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...?

Hey, what size oil cooler to the RV-10's use?  Is it the same on on the -7's and -8's?  "Oil Cooler II".  Or, do they use a larger one?



I've got a SW10610R for my IO-390 on the RV-8 which is a monster sized cooler.  The stock "FF-709" mounting bracket is way too small.  Does Van's have a larger one available?  What's used on the RV-10?



I guess that I could make one, but I'd rather Van's CNC punch did, if you know what I mean...?



Thanks!



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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:52 am Post subject: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...?

When I built my RV8, I attempted to use the SW cooler recommended by vans, 

however it was inadequate.  Upon advice of Monty  Barrette, and Dave Anders 

(still the fastest RV) I obtained a Niagara/Harrison 10 cooler and mounted 

it on the rear baffle behind cyl 4 and tilted it down approximately 35 

degrees (tilt as much as possible without contacting engine mount) (it will 

be necessary to remove some metal from the flange on the cooler to prevent 

contact with engine mount tube). This set up has proven to be excellent 

providing good cooling in all temperatures up to 95 degrees outside air 

including the Air Venture races when I run at 100 percent of power  at low 

altitude for over 2 hours  (2700 rpm, 27-29 inch manifold pressure) average 

indicated airspeeds are 220-235mph depending on OAT.

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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:04 am Post subject: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...?

Thanks for the feedback Richard.  Do you have some pictures of your installation you could post to the Lists?



BTW, your computer clock is 5 days behind.



Matt Dralle 

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At 08:33 AM 8/20/2009  Thursday, you wrote:

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When I built my RV8, I attempted to use the SW cooler recommended by vans, however it was inadequate.  Upon advice of Monty  Barrette, and Dave Anders (still the fastest RV) I obtained a Niagara/Harrison 10 cooler and mounted it on the rear baffle behind cyl 4 and tilted it down approximately 35 degrees (tilt as much as possible without contacting engine mount) (it will be necessary to remove some metal from the flange on the cooler to prevent contact with engine mount tube). This set up has proven to be excellent providing good cooling in all temperatures up to 95 degrees outside air including the Air Venture races when I run at 100 percent of power  at low altitude for over 2 hours  (2700 rpm, 27-29 inch manifold pressure) average indicated airspeeds are 220-235mph depending on OAT.

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