As my Suzuki VX 800 motorcycle nears the end of its re - rebuild. I am thinking it maybe time to start looking at Oil Cooler options. Yes the engine is water cooled, but with the extra power extra heat will be generated, I want more cooling. Since no one has done much with these engines, I am starting the learning curve. What else do I need to fill in? Carbs 41fcr vs stock 36cv, Cams, ported head, high comp pistons, rods, custom tunable ignition module, exhuast, cans, low restriction filters etc etc.
I guess I want to start out be asking a) how much is enough and (seeing some of the race bred engines, like Haybusa engines they only have a small 5-10 row rad style cooler)( harleys do seem to prefer the looks of billet style coolers, do they actually add cooling ability?, theyre chrome not black which leaves me scratching my head why); b) how much is too much. One thing I am aware of is that I will gain a bit of cooling effect with the added volume, and that should be added into any guestimations.
I was thinking of mounting under the bike between the frame tubes....other wise it must go in front of the rad.
Cheers
Alan
Cheers
Alan