Derale Performance Engine Oil Cooler Mounting Kit

Derale Performance Engine Oil Cooler Mounting Kits

A remote engine oil cooler is only as reliable as the plumbing that connects it. Derale Performance, the California cooling specialist behind the Derale Performance line, builds its engine oil cooler mounting kits to take the guesswork out of that job. Each kit gathers the adapter, hose, fittings and hardware needed to plumb a cooler into the oil circuit, so you are not hunting for mismatched parts mid-install. If you want a broader look at what these parts do, see our full Engine Oil Cooler Mounting Kit category.

What Is in a Derale Engine Oil Cooler Kit?

Derale's universal engine oil cooler mounting kit, part number 15751, is described by the company as providing everything needed except the cooler itself. According to the manufacturer, it includes a 3/8" NPT sandwich adapter, sleeve nuts in 3/4-16, 13/16-16, 18 x 1.5mm, 20 x 1.5mm and 22 x 1.5mm sizes, 1/2" x 10' high heat, high pressure oil hose, hose barb fittings, a cooler mounting kit and hose clamps. The range of thread sizes is what makes the kit practical: it is designed to match a wide spread of oil filter mounting threads rather than a single application.

For builders who want temperature control built in, the 15752 kit goes a step further. It is a complete kit to remotely mount an engine oil cooler, including a universal thermostatic sandwich adapter and adapter plate, sleeve nuts, a 180°F in-line thermostat, 10 ft of 1/2" OEM spec hose and mounting hardware. The 180°F in-line thermostat is included to activate an electric fan, which suits Derale's fan-equipped remote coolers where airflow needs to switch on only when oil temperature calls for it.

Why Choose a Complete Kit?

• Matched components: The sandwich adapter, sleeve nuts, hose and barb fittings are specified to work together, reducing the risk of leaks from mismatched threads or hose sizes.
• High-heat hose: Engine oil runs far hotter than transmission fluid, so the 15751 kit uses hose rated for high heat and high pressure.
• Universal fitment: Although designed for Derale's popular remote mount coolers, the 15752 kit will also work with competitor models.
• Thermostatic option: Kits with an in-line thermostat help the oil reach operating temperature before the cooler and fan come into play.

Derale's Cooling Background

Derale is a long-standing name in performance cooling. It is a division of CP Auto Products, Inc., a third-generation family-owned business that has been a California corporation since 1946 and a charter member of SEMA. The company manufactures many products in-house and sources as many raw materials and components from US-based companies as possible. That experience shows in the details of its installation hardware, which is designed around the real-world needs of hot rodders, racers, off-roaders and tow-rig owners.

Shopping Tips

Before choosing a kit, confirm the thread size of your oil filter mount and the port size of your cooler, since the sandwich adapter must match the engine and the hose fittings must match the cooler. Consider whether you need a thermostat, particularly if you are running an electric fan on a remote cooler. Finally, plan your hose routing carefully, keeping lines away from exhaust components and moving parts. For more on the full lineup, visit the Derale Performance brand page.