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supunna_picta · 09-10-2011, 11:15 PM

After my first track day was sullied by excessive oil temps and rev limiting moments I put on a Z1 25 row oil cooler. Here's some feedback that 2 or 3 of you might find useful.

After a 1500 mile road trip here's some rough numbers:

3000-7000 foot altitude, 64-82 degree weather and 70 to 80mph cruising you will sit at sub 180 degree temps with needle swings just above and significantly below 180 (often around 160). A plate is recommended for daily driven Z's during cold weather.

Track day (5000ft), 80-85 degree weather I was pushing the car and hit 250, maybe 260 for a short stint. No cut-off. It was sweet.

Get one if you plan on tracking your car at all, it's going to allow you to focus on other weaknesses of the car, like brakes.

09-10-2011, 11:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
supunna_picta Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 102 Drives: Red 370z Rep Power: 14	Oil Cooler testament for the fence post sittas After my first track day was sullied by excessive oil temps and rev limiting moments I put on a Z1 25 row oil cooler. Here's some feedback that 2 or 3 of you might find useful. After a 1500 mile road trip here's some rough numbers: 3000-7000 foot altitude, 64-82 degree weather and 70 to 80mph cruising you will sit at sub 180 degree temps with needle swings just above and significantly below 180 (often around 160). A plate is recommended for daily driven Z's during cold weather. Track day (5000ft), 80-85 degree weather I was pushing the car and hit 250, maybe 260 for a short stint. No cut-off. It was sweet. Get one if you plan on tracking your car at all, it's going to allow you to focus on other weaknesses of the car, like brakes. __________________ 2011 Touring/Sport/6mt \| winter: 2009 WRX