DIY Remote Engine Oil Cooler

[freewayross]

Disclosure: I do not have overheating problems, my deltas are 7 or less. This cooler will be in addition to factory Ford 6.0 cooler. This will be supplement for mountain climbing/ towing and Arizona > 110 F days. Hoping to keep the temps around 180 - 200 always. Most importantly it will give me a new project

Planning on a DIY engine oil cooler, Picked up this cool looking piece of art. It will replace the factory oil filter. To adapt it to factory plumbing I have Amsoil dual bypass filter's adapter, that plugs into the factory hard lines. Have a few questions though if any of the diesel pros can help me out here. Below are my 2 concerns:

1. Pressure drop- Would there be considerable loss of pressure? The filter unit has -12AN openings, I will be putting in a 50,000 BTU cooler in series which will be controlled by Oil filter housing's thermostat. Planning to keep the hoses short and install the oil cooler under the van with a fan in a safe location. I'm assuming there won't be any considerable pressure loss as BPD also has similar plumbing involved but from a different location. What do you guys think?
2. Filteration Requirement & Flow Rate - I believe the factory spec flow rate is 18gpm, need to check the micron rating 8? I guess I can find a spin on filter that satisfies both of those criterias. Any concerns around this that I haven't though about?

All questions, comments and corrections welcome

 

[luthj]

180f is likely too cold. It may even impact you fuel economy some. Most diesels made in the last 18 years are designed around oil temps in the 220-260f range. This is in the sump, also known as bulk oil temp.

Oil temperatures after the cooler can be 10 or 20° below this Or as low as coolant temperature, which is generally acceptable.

 

[freewayross]

180f is likely too cold. It may even impact you fuel economy some. Most diesels made in the last 18 years are designed around oil temps in the 220-260f range. This is in the sump, also known as bulk oil temp.

Oil temperatures after the cooler can be 10 or 20° below this Or as low as coolant temperature, which is generally acceptable.

From what I understand over 240 is like red zone for Ford 6.0. The Fan kicks in at full speed around 225. My temps right now is less than 215F with stock setup at Hwy speeds. I guess I can play with thermostat setting to kickin @210F