Removing factory oil cooler?
 

Hey guys,

I have a 97', how effective is the factory oil cooler?

Is it possible to remove it and replace it with a sandwich plate (to keep the appropriate spacing for the filter)?

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4702/...56cb7edc_z.jpg

If you don't know, i'm talking about what Greg is pointing to in this picture.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4621/...4cda81ff_z.jpg

This is whats behind the factory oil cooler, the O-ring looks special but i'm sure I can find one that is not a double lip seal.

Shoutout to Greg at TheCarPassionChannel on YouTube for the pics.

Thanks.