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Nismo221 · 09-06-2010, 01:06 PM

I was looking at having Z1 motorsports install me an oil cooler and they suggest installing a Oil Cooler Thermostatic Sandwich Plate Conversion Kit with it. I guess my question is this a need or are they just trying to sell more parts?
Here is their article on it....

Z1 Motorsports Thermostatic Sandwich Plate Conversion Kit for all '09+ 370Z Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler Kits

Although a great kit to start with, the Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler Kit does lack one key piece to make this particular kit 100% streetable. With most owners looking for a solution to the high oil temperatures on their 370z's, many do not consider that keeping the oil warm is JUST AS IMPORTANT!

Whereas cooling the oil is critical to ensure longer engine/oil life, it is just as critical to ensure that the oil heats up and reaches an ideal operating temperature. This operating temperature allows for the oil's full lubrication properties to be taken advantage of. Since the Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler Kit uses a particular hose fitting. Owners of this kit cannot simply switch out the Oil Sandwich Plate Adapter [found on the engine] for a Thermostatic unit. In order to convert the kit over, the hose ends near the motor must be removed and new fittings installed.

Additionally, for those customers experiencing oil leaks around the fittings found on the Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler Kit. This kit replaces the 2 primary leak points on that are prone to leaking oil over time. By replacing the leaking fittings with a more traditional style configuration, the possibility for leaks is greatly reduced.

The Nissan Motorsports Thermostatic Sandwich Plate Conversion Kit [brought to you by Z1 Motorsports] includes the following pieces:

- 1x Mocal Thermostatic Sandwich Plate Adapter
- 2x -10 AN 90 degree Swivel Fittings
- 2x -10 AN - 1/2" Port Fittings (To fit Sandwich Plate Adapter)
- 2x Rubber Sealing Washers
- 1x Installation Instruction Sheet

09-06-2010, 01:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nismo221 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Decatur, Alabama Age: 36 Posts: 489 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Oil Cooler Thermostatic Sandwich Plate Conversion Kit? I was looking at having Z1 motorsports install me an oil cooler and they suggest installing a Oil Cooler Thermostatic Sandwich Plate Conversion Kit with it. I guess my question is this a need or are they just trying to sell more parts? Here is their article on it.... Z1 Motorsports Thermostatic Sandwich Plate Conversion Kit for all '09+ 370Z Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler Kits Although a great kit to start with, the Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler Kit does lack one key piece to make this particular kit 100% streetable. With most owners looking for a solution to the high oil temperatures on their 370z's, many do not consider that keeping the oil warm is JUST AS IMPORTANT! Whereas cooling the oil is critical to ensure longer engine/oil life, it is just as critical to ensure that the oil heats up and reaches an ideal operating temperature. This operating temperature allows for the oil's full lubrication properties to be taken advantage of. Since the Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler Kit uses a particular hose fitting. Owners of this kit cannot simply switch out the Oil Sandwich Plate Adapter [found on the engine] for a Thermostatic unit. In order to convert the kit over, the hose ends near the motor must be removed and new fittings installed. Additionally, for those customers experiencing oil leaks around the fittings found on the Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler Kit. This kit replaces the 2 primary leak points on that are prone to leaking oil over time. By replacing the leaking fittings with a more traditional style configuration, the possibility for leaks is greatly reduced. The Nissan Motorsports Thermostatic Sandwich Plate Conversion Kit [brought to you by Z1 Motorsports] includes the following pieces: - 1x Mocal Thermostatic Sandwich Plate Adapter - 2x -10 AN 90 degree Swivel Fittings - 2x -10 AN - 1/2" Port Fittings (To fit Sandwich Plate Adapter) - 2x Rubber Sealing Washers - 1x Installation Instruction Sheet __________________ Stillen Gen 3, Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold, 25 row oil cooler, Z1 test pipes, Greddy Ti-C 70mm dual exhaust, 15mm front/20mm rear spacers, RE-11's, V1 detector, LED interior lights, LED tag lights, Password JDM CF engine and radiator cooling covers.