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glennsz · 01-07-2018, 03:32 PM

Just wanted to update this post. After about 4 weeks I was finally able to install a new Setrab 25 row oil cooler. After calling Stillen and talking to "Dave" they were willing to send me the better Setrab brand but I did have to pay the difference in cost for the core and adapters so the existing hoses would connect properly. I was fine with that, the issue was the time it took to get the replacement parts. It seams SEMA was a priority at the time. Everything fit in place but not much oil left in the engine after draining it. Once back together I tried to crank the engine but it would not turn over. My heart just about stopped and I thought the worst. But it did sit for 4 weeks and with the Chicago weather I decided to put a charger on the battery and have some lunch. A few hours later the gods were looking out for me and my Z fired right up! I did have to drive it on the salted roads to storage a few miles away but no leaks at this point other then the oil dripping off the bottom as I could not reach everyplace and it did sit on the jack stands for 4 weeks. Can't wait to get back on the track this spring and see how the larger core does after 20 minutes of hot laps. Happy New Year to all!!!

01-07-2018, 03:32 PM	#54 (permalink)
glennsz Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Addison, IL Posts: 7 Drives: 11 370Z Blk/Ch ST M6 Rep Power: 13	New Setrab Oil Cooler installed Just wanted to update this post. After about 4 weeks I was finally able to install a new Setrab 25 row oil cooler. After calling Stillen and talking to "Dave" they were willing to send me the better Setrab brand but I did have to pay the difference in cost for the core and adapters so the existing hoses would connect properly. I was fine with that, the issue was the time it took to get the replacement parts. It seams SEMA was a priority at the time. Everything fit in place but not much oil left in the engine after draining it. Once back together I tried to crank the engine but it would not turn over. My heart just about stopped and I thought the worst. But it did sit for 4 weeks and with the Chicago weather I decided to put a charger on the battery and have some lunch. A few hours later the gods were looking out for me and my Z fired right up! I did have to drive it on the salted roads to storage a few miles away but no leaks at this point other then the oil dripping off the bottom as I could not reach everyplace and it did sit on the jack stands for 4 weeks. Can't wait to get back on the track this spring and see how the larger core does after 20 minutes of hot laps. Happy New Year to all!!!