Oil Pump Coolers

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An oil cooler can keep the oil from overheating thus extending the life of your engine. This is called for in racing, or in extended high-speed driving. Normal driving does not benefit from an oil cooler, as oil is designed to work at a temperature of around 200 degrees Farenheit. Cold oil is is also bad. In a stock engine, the oil is cooled internally by the engine coolant, hence the importance of keeping the water temperature below 200 degrees, for example by using a 180 degree Thermostat.

Overview

Nissan Competition sells oil coolers, which utilize a sandwhich plate bolted between the Oil pump and the Oil filter. The sandwich plates are also available from racing supply companies like Earle's, Summit Racing, etc -- Ford type fits the Datsun. The the oil coolers are available from Jeff Taylor and others. These parts are not rare.

Mounting

One possible place to mount the cooler is in front of the radiator.

A better location may be next to the radiator, where the A/C panel is.

Nissan Competition Parts

• 21305-H2310 OIL COOLER ASSY Easily adapted to 1200, B210 and 210 models with minor modifications. Designed for use with the competition Oil pump. Dimensions are 8.5"(w)x11"(h)x1.5"(d)
• 21355-H2310 HOSE FOR OIL COOLER
• 21356-H2310 HOSE FOR OIL COOLER
• 99996-H1050 B210 COMPETITION OIL PAN Completely baffled with special one-way pick-up tube designed to keep competition oil pump primed
• 99996-H1052 1200/210 COMPETITION OIL PAN Specifications same as 99996-H1050
• 99996-H1135 SPECIAL OIL PAN GASKET Seals better than the

stock gasket and can be reused when properly installed Reference: 1984 Nissan Competition Parts catalog