Improved Racing - Oil cooler adapter, thermostatic, 180F, GM Gen V LT engine, C7 Corvette

The C7 Corvette's water to oil heat exchanger is appropriate for a street car, but is wildly insufficient for track or performance use. Those looking to delete the factory heat exchanger and replace it with a high-efficiency air to oil cooler can use Improved Racing's thermostatic adapter to maintain precise control of oil temperatures.

Improved Racing's adapter features a built-in thermostat that automatically bypasses the cooler until the oil reaches operating temperature. No need to worry about over-cooling the oil or long warm-up times!

The adapter features standard female -8AN O-ring boss ports that accept optional male adapter fittings for -8AN, -10AN or -12AN lines.

Two interchangeable OUT ports provide flexibility in line routing. A plug is included for the unused port, or an optional sensor adapter fitting may be used for an 1/8" NPT or M12x1.5 sensor. The extra port can also be used as a turbo oil feed or for plumbing an oil accumulator.

Features and Benefits

• 100% bolt-on in place of the factory heat exchanger, just above the oil filter
• Built-in thermostat helps reduce engine wear and horsepower losses by preventing oil temperatures from dropping below optimal levels
• Maintains a minimum oil temperature of 180°F (82°C), 200°F (93°C), or 212°F (100°C) in most conditions (select preferred temperature from the drop down above)
• Rebuildable - just send it back to us and we will replace the thermal actuator, spring and seals
• Extra OUT port can be used for a sensor, turbo oil feed line, or oil accumulator
• Retains stock oil filter location
• Oil exiting the adapter is filtered oil
• 6061-T6 billet aluminum construction with black MIL-A-8625 Type II anodized finish
• High-temp Viton seals
• Lifetime Warranty
• Made in the USA

Available in -8AN, -10AN, or -12AN

Dimensions

Includes

• 1x Thermostatic oil cooler adapter block for LT1/LT4 engines
• 1x Gasket
• 2x Zinc-plated steel mounting screws
• 1x -8AN plug
• Detailed installation instructions

Optional Add-Ons

• 2x Black anodized -8AN, -10AN, or -12AN adapter fittings with Viton O-rings
• 1x 1/8" NPT or M12x1.5 sensor port adapter fitting

Installation Notes

• This oil adapter is designed for O-ring boss fittings with a straight thread length of 0.500" or less. We recommend using our fittings in order to guarantee proper fitment and seal.
• We recommend using a straight hose end fitting for the OUT port and a 90-degree hose end fitting for the IN port. For additional clearance, use our low profile hose end fitting on the IN port (part number DO-090-08-08 (-8AN lines) or DO-090-10-08 (-10AN lines). Note only one O-ring boss adapter fitting is needed when using this low-profile hose end.

Applications

• 2014-2019 Chevrolet Corvette (C7), all models.
  • Factory oil cooler delete is required. Purchase Improved Racing delete kit part # EC7-681.
• GM oil pan part numbers 12684491, 12696685, and 12696686.
• Fits Holley Gen V LT Pan, part number 302-20.
• Fits GM LV series V6 engine oil pans with part number 12708453 or 12689456.
• May fit GM trucks with Gen V Chevrolet small block V8 engines.
• May fit other vehicles using the Gen V Chevrolet small block LT1, LT4, LT5, L86 and L83 engines.
• Does not fit GM truck oil pan part # 12696280.
• Does not fit 6th Gen Camaro SS and ZL1 oil pan (use part # EGM-136 instead).
• Does not fit 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS-V oil pan (use part # EGM-136 instead).
• Does not fit 2020+ Cadillac CT5 Blackwing.
• Header clearance issues with Holley 302-20 pan and Hawks headers on a 3rd Gen Camaro LT swap.