Oil Cooling is one of the most overlooked aspects we see on E46 builds with BMW engines. In drifting, racing, and even street driving conditions engine oil temperatures can skyrocket. This not only causes decreased performance and reduces the oils ability to lubricate but being that it's a shared vessel with the coolant, it also reduces the radiators capability to cool the water/coolant. We see builders all the time focus all their efforts on bigger radiator or bigger fans when oil cooling could have fixed their rising temps the whole time. They work in unison to cool the engine as a whole.
We are the ONLY company providing a chassis specific Oil Cooler Kit for BMW E46 with the S5x and M5x family of engines. Lets have a look at what makes this kit great:
• 25 row Oil Cooler (some are only 10 row!)
• Chassis Specific Brackets & Hardware (many kits don't even include brackets which is the hardest part of install)
• We keep NA and Forced Induction setups in mind (many kits put the cooler right where the intercooler would go)
Our high flowing Oil Cooler Kit will keep your oil temps within desired ranged which maintains engine performance and helps the engine last longer. In most cases we see 30º F drops with the addition of the Chase Bays Oil Cooler Kit.
The Chase Bays Coolers are coated in the signature Chase Bays Semi-Gloss Black coating that is cooler safe. The header covers are embossed with the Chase Bays logo. The AN threads are taped off for coating-free threads. ALL Hose and Hose Ends are BMRS aka Brown and Miller Racing. This is the best Hose/Hose Ends in the world, the same components seen on NASCAR and Indy Car. All the Fitting Adapters are designed and manufactured by Chase Bays to be chassis specific for perfect leak free installs. This kit also includes the oil filter adapter for the S54 Oil Filter Housing.
Note - This kit requires the use of the S54 Oil Filter housing which can be purchased here-Â https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/oil-filter-housing/11427839858/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD-pFG6Aoc04D84ZeTGtQ-ilztB8u
Below is a helpful guide to product installation. Â Be sure to route all hoses away from anything that could damage them (fans, heat sources, places that could cut them). Â Always be sure to clean AN fitting seating surfaces to ensure proper sealing. Â