The engine oil cooler found on Police mustangs and '94+ Cobras can easily be retrofitted to your Mustang. Motorsport sells the kit for about $130, but I just completed an installation on my '88 LX EFI 5.8 with total cost at around $60!

As shown in the drawing, the plumbing is straight-forward. The oil cooler itself can be purchased from PPI in Herndon VA, at a really great price. I found the insert adaptor at a local Ford dealer under the part number given on the drawing. Then, 1/2" heater hoses, some clamps, 4 90 degree elbows, and a short Fram PH-16 are all you need to complete the install!

• 1. Drain the radiator to a level below the water neck.

• 2. Drain the oil, remove the existing filter.

• 3. Cut the existing water pump to heater manifold hose at the approximate lengths shown.

• 4. Install the 90 degree elbows with hose clamps.

• 5. Hold the oil cooler with the o-ring side towards the engine block, and screw in the oil adapter insert. Orient the inlet and outlet lines toward the front of the engine.

• 6. Cut the necessary heater hose lengths, and install with the remaining 90 elbows and hose clamps.

• 7. Zip tie the hoses if necessary to prevent chaffing against moving parts.

• 8. Install the short filter, fill the engine with oil, top off the radiator, and you're done!

Be sure to check for any oil or water leaks after the engine has been run. Just an fun and easy afternoon project for those of us on a budget!

Andrew Brown