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Derale Performance, Los Angeles, CA 800.421.6288 www.derale.com

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ENGINE OIL COOLER KIT

PART # 15451

KIT CONTENTS

QTY. DESCRIPTION

1 Oil Cooler

1 Spin-On Adapter

1 Adapter Plate

1 Ports Up Filter Mount

1 O-ring (Spin-On Adapter)

1 O-ring (Adapter Plate)

1 Snap Ring

1 3/4-16 Filter Nipple

6 1/2” NPT x 1/2” Hose Barb

3 #14 Sheet Metal Screws

QTY. DESCRIPTION

1 3/4-16 Hex Sleeve Nut

1 13/16-16 Hex Sleeve Nut

1 18mm x 1.5 Hex Sleeve Nut

1 20mm x 1.5 Hex Sleeve Nut

1 22mm x 1.5 Hex Sleeve Nut

10ft 1/2” OEM Spec Hose

5 6” Zip Ties

8 Hose Clamps

4 Mounting Rods

4 Foam Pads

4 Mounting Clips

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The Oil Cooler can be mounted in multiple locations on your vehicle. Reference Diagram # 1

for possible cooler positions. #1 is the ideal location, #2 is second best and #4 being the last

choice.

The Cooler core will flow in either direction, there is no specified inlet or outlet port.Note:

Diagram #1

TOOLS NEEDED

Standard Screw Driver or

5/16” Nut Driver

Dyke Pliers

Drill and 3/16” Bit

COOLER MOUNTING

(See Diagram #2)

1. Identify the 4 Mounting Rods, 4 Mounting Clips and 4 1x1 Foam Pads.

2. One by one, Install the 4 Mounting Rods thru the Oil Cooler.

3. Take the 1x1 Foam Pads supplied, peel off the paper lining and slide

them onto the Mounting Rods, sticking them against the Oil Cooler.

4. Take the Cooler Assembly with attached looped hose and hold in the

desired location.

5. Install the 4 Mounting Rods thru the Radiator/Condenser core.

Do not use excessive force when pushing the Mounting Rods

through the Radiator/Condenser. Excessive force could cause damage to

the fins and possibly puncture a tube.

6. Take the Mounting Clips supplied, making sure they are in the correct

direction (Derale writing out) install onto the Mounting Rods and cinch

them until the 1x1 Foam Pads are slightly compressed.

7. Cut off any excess Mounting Rods.

Warning:

7/8” Open End Wrench

11/16” Open End Wrench

1 1/8” Socket

Teflon Tape

Please read these instructions completely before starting the installation.

COOLER LOCATION

When selecting the best location for your vehicle, always consider a location that will

deliver the maximum airflow.

PRE-INSTALLATION

ecure in place using the Hose Clamps. (See Diagram #2)

1. Identify the 1/2” NPT x 1/2” Barb Fittings.

2. Using Teflon Tape or suitable sealant, install the two 1/2” NPT x 1/2” Barb Fittings onto the Oil

Cooler, two 1/2” NPT x 1/2” Barb Fittings onto the Spin-On adapter, and two 1/2” NPT x 1/2”

Barb Fittings onto the Ports Up filter mount.

3. Identify the 1/2” x 10ft. OEM Spec Hose and Hose Clamps.

4. Slide one hose clamp on each end of the supplied Hose.

5. Using a dab of oil lubricate each end of the hose and install hose onto the 1/2” barb fiittings

now installed on the cooler forming a loop.

6. S

Diagram #2

Foam Pads

Mounting

Clips

Mounting

Rods

IMPORTANT

This kit is designed to fit vehicles with engine block oil

filter landings ranging from 2 1/2” to 3 1/2”, which

represents 90% of all vehicles.

Summary of content (3 pages)

PAGE 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ENGINE OIL COOLER KIT PART # 15451 Please read these instructions completely before starting the installation. TOOLS NEEDED KIT CONTENTS QTY. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 3 DESCRIPTION Oil Cooler Spin-On Adapter Adapter Plate Ports Up Filter Mount O-ring (Spin-On Adapter) O-ring (Adapter Plate) Snap Ring 3/4-16 Filter Nipple 1/2” NPT x 1/2” Hose Barb #14 Sheet Metal Screws QTY. 1 1 1 1 1 10ft 5 8 4 4 4 DESCRIPTION 3/4-16 Hex Sleeve Nut 13/16-16 Hex Sleeve Nut 18mm x 1.
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Important: The Adapter Plate & O-ring are designed to fit vehicles with a 3 1/2” filter landing. Primarily 1963-2007 GM SB & BB V-8 engines. There are 5 supplied Sleeve Nuts in this kit. Only 1 Sleeve Nut will be used for your application. SELECTING COMPONENTS To easily select the correct components for your application, follow the steps below. Then proceed to the INSTALLATION section. Selecting the Spin-on Adapter and/or Adapter Plate 1. Remove the factory oil filter from the vehicle. 2.
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ROUTING HOSES Note: The Cooler core will flow in either direction; there is no specified inlet or outlet port. Important: The oil flow direction should go in the following order: Engine, Ports Up Filter Mount, Oil Cooler, and then back to the Engine. (See Diagram #6) 1. Using the remaining four Hose Clamps supplied, route the looped hose from the Oil Cooler along the frame toward the Ports Up Filter Mount and/or the Spin-on Adapter.