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nabenson · 08-05-2011, 11:33 AM

I have the Nissan Motorsports cooler (34 row?). I also live in Dallas, which has seen temperatures of 100+ for the last 34 days. So far, after 30 minutes on the freeway the temperature doesn't exceed about 180. In town (traffic, downtown) during the day I hit about 200 max.

Previously, when the car was new and did not have the cooler I could hit 200 without trying (my 6 mile morning commute could get me there). In case it matters I also have the Mocal thermostatic plate.

I have also tracked the car with/without. In april, at 85 degrees outside temperature I was able to get the car up to 260 during a 20 minute run at MSR Cresson (1.7). Hot enough that I had to stick to 4th for my last 2-3 laps because I didn't want to cook anything.

In June, at MSR Houston with temperatures of about 95 degrees I was unable to break about 240 during 30 minute sessions going as hard as I could.

Any of the coolers is worth it, but if you're in a place that's anything like Dallas with the summer heat I would get the biggest one possible. This engine gets too hot too fast. It's also nice knowing that when you're on the track you are able to keep the engine oil well within its temperature spec. New engines cost a lot more than the couple hundred dollars for the cooler!

08-05-2011, 11:33 AM	#22 (permalink)
nabenson Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 103 Drives: 10 370z Nismo PW M6 Rep Power: 15	I have the Nissan Motorsports cooler (34 row?). I also live in Dallas, which has seen temperatures of 100+ for the last 34 days. So far, after 30 minutes on the freeway the temperature doesn't exceed about 180. In town (traffic, downtown) during the day I hit about 200 max. Previously, when the car was new and did not have the cooler I could hit 200 without trying (my 6 mile morning commute could get me there). In case it matters I also have the Mocal thermostatic plate. I have also tracked the car with/without. In april, at 85 degrees outside temperature I was able to get the car up to 260 during a 20 minute run at MSR Cresson (1.7). Hot enough that I had to stick to 4th for my last 2-3 laps because I didn't want to cook anything. In June, at MSR Houston with temperatures of about 95 degrees I was unable to break about 240 during 30 minute sessions going as hard as I could. Any of the coolers is worth it, but if you're in a place that's anything like Dallas with the summer heat I would get the biggest one possible. This engine gets too hot too fast. It's also nice knowing that when you're on the track you are able to keep the engine oil well within its temperature spec. New engines cost a lot more than the couple hundred dollars for the cooler!