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Experiences with Dixis Oil Cooler?

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#1 ·
Has anyone out there tries the Dixis oil cooler? Will it really help offset the negative cooling effect of the pulleys? Why are they so expensive?
 
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#10 ·
I am thinking of this mod but surely there has got to be someone else out there that make them.
 
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#22 ·
I was thinking of the same thing. Maybe its possible to get it painted before install?
 
#24 ·
group buy on this will be nice, maybe within $ 1500 range.
 
#32 ·
I really dont think bolting on an aftermarket oil cooler will result in "more power". What happens is that you allow the engine to maintain its peak power longer. We all know that this engine gets very heat soaked. With that, more efficient cooling will allow it to run at its peak longer than an engine that gets heak soaked rather easily. So, in a way it allows more power when compared to a heat soaked engine.
 
#42 ·
In the turbocharged world of the Toyota Supra and the Nissan Skyline GTR a 16-Row Oil Cooler Kit with remote filter mounting from distinguished companies such as HKS, GReddy, and Blitz never really surpasses about a $1000.00.
 
#44 ·
Not all oil coolers are the same and comparing brands by rows, size etc. just isnt logical. The internal row's density and pressure drop are all very important. Thats why you have to be real careful about using universal coolers on cars.

The m5 coolers are a bit more complicated, especially if you want a "bolt-on" unit. The adaptor fittings, etc. all have to be machined since its not an ordinary barb type fitting. Couple that with a low production run and you have something that is easily double or tripple the cost of the coolers some of you are used to getting.
 
#46 ·
The main reason for the cost is the machining of the parts for fitment. Its pretty darn expensive to make that, especially in low quantity numbers for a market like the M5. If they were making many thousands of them, Im sure the cost would be much less. With that, we are trying to price ours far lower in cost but maintain top quality.
 
#47 ·
Anyone know the size of our stock oil cooler ?
 
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