{"product_id":"improved-racing-oil-line-kit-for-factory-cooler-c6-corvette-180f-thermostat","title":"Improved Racing -  Oil line kit for factory cooler, C6 Corvette, 180F thermostat","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows oil temps to quickly increase to safe operating temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally assembled -10AN oil lines have a 54% larger flow area compared to the factory 1\/2\" lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermostat is available in three temperature ratings, 180°F, 200°F and 212°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime Warranty. Made in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data item content allow\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-description\" id=\"description\" data-role=\"content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved Racing's bolt-on upgrade kit adds -10AN oil lines and an oil thermostat to the factory C6 Corvette Z06, Z51, or Grand Sport oil cooler setup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many cases, oil temps will never reach a safe operating temperature during normal street driving in these vehicles. Because the system lacks a proper oil thermostat, engine oil warm up times are also excessively long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chart below graphs oil and coolant temps with the factory setup compared to the Improved Racing 180°F thermostat setup after a cold startup. As you can see, in cool weather (50°F ambient), oil temps never go above 120°F with the factory oil lines, even after over 20 minutes of warm up time!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/9556\/2683\/files\/EC6-600_23_lrg.jpg?v=1770299465\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Improved Racing thermostat installed, oil temps are allowed to increase to safe operating temperatures. Note these temperatures were logged using the sensor at the bottom of the dry sump oil tank, which reads lower than the temperature at the oil thermostat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe professionally assembled -10AN oil lines have a 54% larger flow area compared to the factory 1\/2\" lines, significantly decreasing pressure drop across the oil cooler system. This improves oil pressure at the top of the engine. These lightweight oil lines feature a Viton rubber interior, stainless reinforcement to prevent kinking, and a silicone-fiberglass sleeve for protection from header heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe thermostat is available in three temperature ratings, 180°F, 200°F, and 212°F. The 200°F and 212°F units are recommended for racing applications running higher viscosity engine oil. The 180°F unit is recommended for street use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subHeading\"\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on kit; no drilling or cutting required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps oil temps in check to extend the life of your engine and reduce engine wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermostatic oil cooler adapter precisely controls oil temps and accelerates engine warm-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally assembled, lightweight, heat-shielded oil lines with hard-anodized aluminum dual swivel fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge -10AN oil lines for improved oil pressure over the factory lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil cooler adapter features a 1\/8\" NPT sensor port for an aftermarket oil temp or pressure sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subHeading\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2006-2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2005-2009 Chevrolet Corvette with Z51 performance package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2010-2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, coupe models with manual transmissions only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subHeading\"\u003eOptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180°F Thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e - Recommended for street use and occasional track use. Recommended for wet sump vehicles (Z51 models).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e212°F Thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e - Recommended for race cars that run a higher viscosity oil and must maintain higher minimum oil temperatures. Recommended for dry sump vehicles (Z06 models and Grand Sport Coupes with manual transmissions).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data item content allow\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-additional\" id=\"additional\" data-role=\"content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"additional-attributes-wrapper table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"data table additional-attributes\" id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption class=\"table-caption\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"col label\" scope=\"row\"\u003ePart #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col data fried\" data-th=\"Part #\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEC6-610\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"col label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col data fried\" data-th=\"Brand\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eImproved Racing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"col label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eVehicle Applications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col data fried\" data-th=\"Vehicle Applications\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChevrolet Corvette (C6)\u003cbr\u003e2005-2013\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"col label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eHose Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col data fried\" data-th=\"Hose Size\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e-10AN\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data item title active allow\" data-role=\"collapsible\" id=\"tab-label-ihnsgroup_product_attachments\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"ihnsgroup_product_attachments\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data item content allow\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-ihnsgroup_product_attachments\" id=\"ihnsgroup_product_attachments\" data-role=\"content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-attachment-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003eInstruction Manuals\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-files\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"downloads-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-link\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.improvedracing.com\/manuals\/download\/link\/id\/60\/EC6-610%20Instruction%20Manual\" rel=\"60\" title=\"EC6-610 Instruction Manual\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-icon ir-icon-attach\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEC6-610 Instruction Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-info\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003eOil Cooler Thermostat Upgrade for 2005-2013 (C6) Chevrolet Corvette\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Improved Racing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47400070676667,"sku":"EC6-610-T4","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/9556\/2683\/files\/image_f6583197-fe4d-43bf-bf5b-c7c182ab55fe.jpg?v=1770299481","url":"https:\/\/drifthq.com\/products\/improved-racing-oil-line-kit-for-factory-cooler-c6-corvette-180f-thermostat","provider":"Drift HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}