Thread: New Car and Driver review of the 370z... oil temp fail!
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Old 09-08-2011, 04:52 PM   #164 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by edub370 View Post
Why is it the 350's didnt have major oil cooling issues. these are esentially the same motors with a lil displacement bump correct?
To be accurate, the 370Z limits RPM's at 280 degrees. We have no idea if the 350Z gets to the same temps because it didn't limit RPM's at 280 degrees. It's an engine safety feature, not an actual overheating issue. No one is boiling over on the side of the track.
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