Sierra Madre Oil Cooler

[Dennis Vogel]

Does anyone have first hand experience with, or detailed knowledge of, Sierra Madre Oil Cooler? I am in the market for one, and recently got an email from them indicating it's available for $370.

I fully appreciate that cheapest is not always best, particularly in the long run. I don't know what is different about Stoddard's offering that would justify the $725 price tag. It is significantly higher than even the Willhoit offering at $495.

I know there are some other Oil Cooler topics, but I'm not finding much in reference to Sierra.

Thanks.

[Sean M Rooks]

No experience with the Sierra cooler. I did a fair bit of cross shopping when I replaced mine some time ago to improve cooling. I went with the Willhoit cooler as I just felt that he was more reputable. It's a great product.

[Jules Dielen]

I bought a few from SMC when they were on sale a few years ago, never had an issue. Great product and cooling improved significantly. Very pleased.

[Ben Wainscott]

Installed one in our 65 'SC in July of 2014. Car has euro heating system, so did not want to pull the engine (typically by myself) to install the new cooler. The SM oil cooler I bought at that time has a larger "top hat" on it than the cooler core itself. Pulling the fan housing off the old cooler and removing the old cooler was no problem. When I went to re-install the fan housing after cooler installation, I needed to remove the engine lid and the right hinge for clearance over the top of the cooler. For me still much easier than pulling the engine.

All in all no complaints after 5 years and 15K miles.

[Jim Liberty]

SMC, like Stoddard, NLA carries good stiff. And, stand behind it ………….Jim.