Oil Cooler - Lines Routing/Keeping Stock

cab83_750 · 04-09-2010, 07:46 PM

Trying to determine which route is better, easier, or what-have-yah, what is the most common route people took (or planning on taking) when installing the oil lines? So far, it looks like we have 2 routes:
1. Modshack's way
2. Vipor's way -- Cutting a square hole through the radiator bracket.

Which way did installers take? Easier? Harder?

I just want to supplement the existing install-threads.

Thanks

vipor · 04-09-2010, 07:49 PM

This is the way I went (DIY in my sig):

cossie1600 · 07-18-2010, 12:47 AM

Sorry for the late contribution, but I took a different route. Since I used SS lines AN10, both Modshack and vapors way seem a little tight for our liking. We decided to go over the swaybar with 2 45" elbows, one would then wrap around the driver side while the other one would go to the passenger side. It would then cross over and go back into a 90 and into the oil cooler

djpathfinder · 07-18-2010, 03:36 AM

I had found and read Modshack's DIY prior to installing mine. I hadn't come across Vipor's though. Vipor: that's a great way to route the lines (through a square hole in the radiator mount)!

In my install, the lines coming from the sandwich plate are located above the oil filter. I did this for 4 reasons:
1) I wasn't sure there was enough clearance with the lines hanging below to clear the underbody tray,
2) I didn't want the lines to come too close (rub) or interfere with the front sway bar,
3) I wanted some extra space to access the oil filter for oil changes (and didn't want to spend too much time cleaning the lines during oil changes), and
4) gravity will sort of help drain the SS lines during oil changes because the lines are higher than the opening for the oil filter.

Also, I was able to find a different way to route both lines along the passenger side (compared to Vipor's). But similar to Vipor, I was able to mount the oil cooler without having to move the power steering cooler, as suggested in Stillen's instructions...therefore having only to do half the work.

Check here for more details, if you wish:
DIY: Stillen 19 Row Oil Cooler Install - driver side (stock PS cooler unmoved)

cossie1600 · 07-18-2010, 08:18 AM

not sure if you wrap the lines in the finished product, but be careful and dont let the ss rub on anything. it will go right through it

djpathfinder · 07-18-2010, 12:08 PM

Areas of contact with metal or sharp objects are protected.

Holliday · 07-25-2010, 03:11 PM

why did you guys not mount the lines on the bottom of the coolers? Afraid to loose oil pressure on start ups?

djpathfinder · 07-25-2010, 04:21 PM

Easy mounting option
Don't have to worry about clearance issues on mounting bracket or radiator cross member
Won't have any difference in oil cooler performance.

Holliday · 07-26-2010, 12:02 AM

cool, U just mad a bracket similar to MODs. I also added a bracket to the middle support to the cooler. It really made it sturdy.

View Poll Results: What are your oil cooler plans?
I will use Modshack's oil-line-route	8	47.06%
I will cut a square hole in the radiator bracket and force the oil lines through the hole.	4	23.53%
I found a different route and will detail below.	4	23.53%
I am not installing a cooler.	0	0%
Planning on installing but not anymore. I got scared with the blown-hoses/installs.	1	5.88%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

04-09-2010, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Oil Cooler - Lines Routing/Keeping Stock Trying to determine which route is better, easier, or what-have-yah, what is the most common route people took (or planning on taking) when installing the oil lines? So far, it looks like we have 2 routes: 1. Modshack's way 2. Vipor's way -- Cutting a square hole through the radiator bracket. Which way did installers take? Easier? Harder? I just want to supplement the existing install-threads. Thanks Last edited by cab83_750; 04-09-2010 at 07:54 PM.

04-09-2010, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	This is the way I went (DIY in my sig): __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

07-18-2010, 03:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	I had found and read Modshack's DIY prior to installing mine. I hadn't come across Vipor's though. Vipor: that's a great way to route the lines (through a square hole in the radiator mount)! In my install, the lines coming from the sandwich plate are located above the oil filter. I did this for 4 reasons: 1) I wasn't sure there was enough clearance with the lines hanging below to clear the underbody tray, 2) I didn't want the lines to come too close (rub) or interfere with the front sway bar, 3) I wanted some extra space to access the oil filter for oil changes (and didn't want to spend too much time cleaning the lines during oil changes), and 4) gravity will sort of help drain the SS lines during oil changes because the lines are higher than the opening for the oil filter. Also, I was able to find a different way to route both lines along the passenger side (compared to Vipor's). But similar to Vipor, I was able to mount the oil cooler without having to move the power steering cooler, as suggested in Stillen's instructions...therefore having only to do half the work. Check here for more details, if you wish: DIY: Stillen 19 Row Oil Cooler Install - driver side (stock PS cooler unmoved) __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD Last edited by djpathfinder; 07-18-2010 at 03:46 AM.

07-18-2010, 12:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Areas of contact with metal or sharp objects are protected. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

07-18-2010, 12:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Sorry for the late contribution, but I took a different route. Since I used SS lines AN10, both Modshack and vapors way seem a little tight for our liking. We decided to go over the swaybar with 2 45" elbows, one would then wrap around the driver side while the other one would go to the passenger side. It would then cross over and go back into a 90 and into the oil cooler

07-18-2010, 08:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	not sure if you wrap the lines in the finished product, but be careful and dont let the ss rub on anything. it will go right through it

07-25-2010, 03:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 38 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	why did you guys not mount the lines on the bottom of the coolers? Afraid to loose oil pressure on start ups? __________________

07-25-2010, 04:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Easy mounting option Don't have to worry about clearance issues on mounting bracket or radiator cross member Won't have any difference in oil cooler performance. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

07-26-2010, 12:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 38 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	cool, U just mad a bracket similar to MODs. I also added a bracket to the middle support to the cooler. It really made it sturdy. __________________

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