EDIT Note: Since installing this kit, everything seems GREAT. Please make sure if you want to try this yourself to please read through this entire thread. Theres stuff added to this every so often. The latest addition is important enough to post up first. If you are going to buy/try this kit, sincerely think about picking up 4 of the following T-Bolt style hose clamps:
Mikalor 19-21mm T-Bolt Clamp
http://www.amazon.com/Mikalor-301902...9176500&sr=8-1
Hey all,
The other day I was going through my local Napa store, and asked the counter for advice on Oil Coolers for my car. The guy showed me several in his computer system, and he had one in stock. Here it is:
Store Locator | NAPA Online
The oil cooler kit is "Made in the USA"
From Napa:
Quote:
Engine Oil Cooler
Product Line: NAPA Automatic Transmission Parts
Part Number: ATP 17506
Price: Price
Unit
:
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139.00
Each
Availability: Call NAPA Store at (678) 331-1830
Features & Benefits Lightweight Aluminum Construction, Ultrasonically Soldered For Maximum Reliability, Turbulators In Every Tube Provides Up To 60 Degrees F Of Additional Cooling, Thermostatically Controlled To Provide Cooling Only When Needed, Leak Tested To 300 psi
Warranty 5 Years or 50,000 Miles Whichever Occurs First
Attributes Contents : Hose, Hose Clamps, Mounting Hardware & Hose Coupler
Oil Cooler Height : 7 1/2"
Oil Cooler Length : 12 3/4"
Oil Cooler Width : 3/4"
Material Safety Data Sheet There is no MSDS for this item
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From Summit:
Quote:
Brand Hayden Automotive
Manufacturer's Part Number 459
Part Type Fluid Coolers
Product Line Hayden Fluid Coolers
Summit Racing Part Number HDA-459
UPC 036752004591
Overall Height (in) 7.500 in.
Overall Width (in) 12.500 in.
Overall Thickness (in) 0.750 in.
Cooler Construction Tube and fin
Cooler Material Aluminum
Inlet Size 1/2 in.
Inlet Attachment Nipple
Outlet Size 1/2 in.
Outlet Attachment Nipple
Core Width (in) 8.750 in.
Cooler Finish Natural
Quantity Sold as a kit.
Notes Includes hose, adapter, and mounting hardware.
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My first thought was this oil cooler was designed for SAE and non-metric vehicles, so I asked to take a look at the kit they had in stock. For one, the sandwich plate IS of thermostatic design, and the kit DOES include the 20mm sandwitch adapter to thread onto a 370z. The included ~12 feet of rubber hose didnt look like it was rated for oil, so I wrote down the number and did my reasearch - The host itself IS rated for oil, at 300PSI peak pressure. That being said, it might be better to eventually get at least -8 AN hose/fittings as I dont trust the host-barb fittings and rubber for years and years.
Summit.com sells the same kit as Napa, and it is even LESS expensive. Napa wants $139, Summit wants $96.
Hayden Automotive 459 - Hayden Fluid Coolers - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Anybody try using one of these? I know its of 'fin' type but so is our power steering cooler.
I'm very tempted to give it a try...