DIY: Oil Cooler (scratch built install, lottsa pics).....>.

Billy830 · 06-25-2010, 07:35 PM

Oil cooler results
Well I finally took the car one a little ride here in S Fl total 120 miles, Fl Turnpike and I95.
Port Saint Lucie to DelRay Beach and back.

To DelRay Outside Air Temp 93 cruising at 80-90 oil temps were at 210. Before oil cooler 220+
Back to PSL Outside Air Temp 86 cruising at 80-90 oil temps 195. Before oil cooler 220+.

Works good for me

cab83_750 · 07-07-2010, 03:40 AM

Here are pics of my hose routing. Right, wrong, or indifferent, it was my way of taking into account the motor flexing right, left, up, down, etc. Oh, and I do realize the ties at the end are not recommended; however, I am keeping them anyway as they are only at the very end. So far so good:

Cjanik · 07-07-2010, 09:07 AM

^^ very good idea for those worried about flex. tons of slack there!

spearfish25 · 07-10-2010, 11:59 PM

I just installed mine and noticed a potential issue, though I'm hoping it's minor.

Look at Cab83's 3rd and 4th pictures (and see my pic). The sway bar is just above the lines and is unloaded while on jack stands. When we drop the car to the ground, the ends of the sway bar move up while the middle portion pivots down. This will push down on the lines, depending on your configuration. I'm hoping that loading the suspension in corners or braking doesn't move the sway enough to work the lines loose. The closer you run the lines to the sway hinge, the better off you'll be.

***A huge thanks to Modshack for all of his help with this. Made it a very simple install***

cossie1600 · 07-11-2010, 05:15 PM

I didn't like how low the lines were sitting under the sway bar, I ended up running the lines over it by using the left side to run the inlet and right side of the bumper to run the outlet of the oil cooler

Cjanik · 07-12-2010, 09:09 AM

^^ interesting.

I ran mine under the sway bar because the bar twists, it does not go up and down for the most part. And my line runs right next to the mounting point to the frame, so it wont move up or down in that area.

Did this on saturday, I used to get 220-230 on the way home everyday and it was only a 8 mile drive. I was afraid if i wanted to cruise for 20+ miles i'd be way up there so i went ahead and did this.

Modshack · 07-12-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cjanik

^^ interesting.

I ran mine under the sway bar because the bar twists, it does not go up and down for the most part. And my line runs right next to the mounting point to the frame, so it wont move up or down in that area.

Did this on saturday, I used to get 220-230 on the way home everyday and it was only a 8 mile drive. I was afraid if i wanted to cruise for 20+ miles i'd be way up there so i went ahead and did this.

Yup...If the lines are run close to the pivot there is little movement. I just pulled my cooler off yesterday and noticed no issues with the lines. Temps went up 20 degrees to 220 on my drive after..

m4a1mustang · 07-12-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Yup...If the lines are run close to the pivot there is little movement. I just pulled my cooler off yesterday and noticed no issues with the lines. Temps went up 20 degrees to 220 on my drive after..

Does my Modshack-sense detect a pending sale of said oil cooler kit?

Modshack · 07-12-2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Does my Modshack-sense detect a pending sale of said oil cooler kit?

Errr...yeah, to my buddy Zpirate...He needs more Modshack Luv...Sorry!

m4a1mustang · 07-12-2010, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Errr...yeah, to my buddy Zpirate...He needs more Modshack Luv...Sorry!

It's all good. You're cooler is too small for me, anyways.

cab83_750 · 10-01-2010, 12:39 PM

Hey modshack

Do you know if the Stillen package (including the other cooler packages) use the same hose routing as yours? I don't envision the SS braided lines can be routed in the hole per Vipor's thread.

Thanks

Modshack · 10-01-2010, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab83_750

Hey modshack

Do you know if the Stillen package (including the other cooler packages) use the same hose routing as yours? I don't envision the SS braided lines can be routed in the hole per Vipor's thread.

Thanks

No idea if the hose lengths allow that or not. Plus some use AN8 lines which are smaller and can be routed as Vipor did. The larger AN10 lines may not fit..

FastJew · 12-06-2010, 07:56 PM

First I gotta say thanks Modshack

And then thanks to all the other input on this thread that helped me put together what I think is a rock solid install.

Decided to go with the stainless steel lines even though the assembly is a little tougher it makes for a lot of piece of mind. Routed the lines over the sway bar and to the driver side. This was done using one 90 fitting and one 45 deg, which allowed the lines to easily clear the sway bar. I didn't like the idea of the lines being that low on the car (crappy roads here).

Results, ECR track day and temps never got above 230.

This is opposed to my first track day being cut short with 280 deg temps.

Hopes this helps any others attempting this install.

Holliday · 12-14-2010, 01:58 AM

^^ Looks Good

^^

bigrob126 · 01-23-2011, 07:39 PM

I dont even have my 370 yet, but am likely going to do this mod. Was wondering if you used the same mock bracket up top as at the bottom and is there a place to mount the top, such as the lower composite piece used?....and does this mounting setup leave a space between the oil cooler and the rad, or do they touch, in which case I would need some rubber in between?

Thanks!!

Rob

07-11-2010, 05:15 PM	#230 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I didn't like how low the lines were sitting under the sway bar, I ended up running the lines over it by using the left side to run the inlet and right side of the bumper to run the outlet of the oil cooler Last edited by cossie1600; 07-12-2010 at 12:27 AM.

12-06-2010, 07:56 PM	#238 (permalink)
FastJew Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 58 Drives: 2009/370z/TS/6MT Rep Power: 16	First I gotta say thanks Modshack And then thanks to all the other input on this thread that helped me put together what I think is a rock solid install. Decided to go with the stainless steel lines even though the assembly is a little tougher it makes for a lot of piece of mind. Routed the lines over the sway bar and to the driver side. This was done using one 90 fitting and one 45 deg, which allowed the lines to easily clear the sway bar. I didn't like the idea of the lines being that low on the car (crappy roads here). Results, ECR track day and temps never got above 230. This is opposed to my first track day being cut short with 280 deg temps. Hopes this helps any others attempting this install. __________________ 09 370Z - FI TDX CBE/Stillen G3/FI HFC's are next 06 Xterra OR - 3" SL - 33" Pro-Comp MT's - Shrockworks Sliders & Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier - Stillen Cross Drilled Rotors/Pads

12-14-2010, 01:58 AM	#239 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 38 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	^^ Looks Good ^^ __________________

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06-25-2010, 07:35 PM	#226 (permalink)
Billy830 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Port Saint Lucie Fl. Age: 78 Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z Mag Black 6sp m Rep Power: 16	Oil cooler results Well I finally took the car one a little ride here in S Fl total 120 miles, Fl Turnpike and I95. Port Saint Lucie to DelRay Beach and back. To DelRay Outside Air Temp 93 cruising at 80-90 oil temps were at 210. Before oil cooler 220+ Back to PSL Outside Air Temp 86 cruising at 80-90 oil temps 195. Before oil cooler 220+. Works good for me

07-07-2010, 09:07 AM	#228 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 17	^^ very good idea for those worried about flex. tons of slack there!

07-12-2010, 09:09 AM	#231 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 17	^^ interesting. I ran mine under the sway bar because the bar twists, it does not go up and down for the most part. And my line runs right next to the mounting point to the frame, so it wont move up or down in that area. Did this on saturday, I used to get 220-230 on the way home everyday and it was only a 8 mile drive. I was afraid if i wanted to cruise for 20+ miles i'd be way up there so i went ahead and did this.

10-01-2010, 12:39 PM	#236 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Hey modshack Do you know if the Stillen package (including the other cooler packages) use the same hose routing as yours? I don't envision the SS braided lines can be routed in the hole per Vipor's thread. Thanks

01-23-2011, 07:39 PM	#240 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 14	I dont even have my 370 yet, but am likely going to do this mod. Was wondering if you used the same mock bracket up top as at the bottom and is there a place to mount the top, such as the lower composite piece used?....and does this mounting setup leave a space between the oil cooler and the rad, or do they touch, in which case I would need some rubber in between? Thanks!! Rob