AE Performance Oil Cooler Kit! Now Avaiable!!

Paul@AEperformance · 12-14-2009, 04:47 PM

NP,

I just added the dimentions of the core in the first post.

With our bracket it fits perfectly behind the opening of the front bumper, also adding a new aggressive Look!

I know several guys got a good look at the Fontana meet.

LiquidZ · 12-19-2009, 09:58 PM

I don't want to sound like a newb when I ask this, but I'm trying to understand the physics of the oil cooler design.

This is my take on it, so please correct me if I'm wrong:

I'm not too familiar with oil cooler design, but I'm assuming the oil enters the cooler on the top, and exits on the bottom. From there, the oil flows horizontally across the cooler and then begins to flow downward through the rows. Is this correct?

With this in mind, the flow path from the top of the cooler to the bottom is a short one. Not to mention, it can now flow with gravity. I'm assuming this shorter path of flow in conjunction with gravitational forces helps eliminate some pressure loss. This lower pressure loss means the oil velocity within the cooler is greater, meaning it can flow in and out relatively quickly, re-enter the engine, and warm up quicker.

On the other hand, it sounds like the cooler won't be able to cool adequately as the oil can flow in and out quickly without dissipating much heat. This is where the size of the cooler comes into play. Due to the large surface area, it can still dissipate enough heat to be effective.

Was any of that correct haha?

Daishi · 03-04-2010, 11:04 AM

Why are all the oil coolers for this car so rediculously overpriced lol. Lower the price and you'll have more sales. You guys price this stuff way out of the expected range. It costs as much as an exhaust for a little metal thing and 2 hoses. The unit looks nice and all but instead of trying to cleave people and make a high profit price it within reason and you'll have much more volume in sales to make up for it.

M.Bonanni · 03-04-2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daishi

Why are all the oil coolers for this car so rediculously overpriced lol. Lower the price and you'll have more sales. You guys price this stuff way out of the expected range. It costs as much as an exhaust for a little metal thing and 2 hoses. The unit looks nice and all but instead of trying to cleave people and make a high profit price it within reason and you'll have much more volume in sales to make up for it.

Preaching to the wrong choir. Its the manufacturers of the cooler cores, hoses, fittings, etc. that charge an arm and a leg. I am guessing AE doesn't make anywhere near as much on these kits as you think. Now they could go with cheap parts, but with their reputation for quality, I wouldn't put my name on cheap parts either, especially when it comes to a component that can ruin your engine if it fails.

travisjb · 03-04-2010, 11:21 AM

agree. this is SOOOOO not the place to skimp on $.

the other thing is, while your advice is great for buyers, it usually is NOT the best strategy for suppliers... better to make twice as much gross margin $ at half the volume when you're a small business... same overall GM $ but comes with less work (managing customer orders)... you prob don't want to hear it but it's true... i'm not saying that's what AE is doing here at all, by the way

Daishi · 03-04-2010, 11:26 AM

Ofcourse not it is what it is. It does look like a great kit don't get me wrong..

ChrisSlicks · 03-04-2010, 12:34 PM

The markup on these is close to 100%, but that's not unusual for small market kits.

Dustin@AEperformance · 04-02-2010, 01:43 AM

For anyone who tracks their car, this is a must!

SE · 04-05-2010, 01:09 AM

What core do you guys use in this kit? Is it your own?

Dustin@AEperformance · 04-07-2010, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weeeee

What core do you guys use in this kit? Is it your own?

We use top of the line Setrab cores. This is the same core setup we use on our Porsche GT3 race cars.

Dustin@AEperformance · 06-07-2010, 06:52 PM

Bump!

We have these in stock ready to ship!

the_student · 07-14-2010, 04:56 AM

Price shipped + tax and all that jazz to 95131, please?

Paul@AEperformance · 07-15-2010, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The markup on these is close to 100%, but that's not unusual for small market kits.

Lol we wish. As many of you know this is not a money making product for us. We got into this market bc everything out their that we tried wasn't enough. Built our own kit and then local customers saw them and wanted them. Just as a reference our cores alone cost us just over $600.00. Add the billet adaptors and brackrts we have made plus the best fittings and lines out there. Then have all the lines build and pressure tested by a third party company it adds up fast. But this is the same lengths we go with our porsche, BMW, and Audi customers as well as our race cars so we can't skimp on this.

Dustin@AEperformance · 07-26-2010, 03:26 PM

Our new batch of kits will be ready to ship out at the end of this week!

Dustin@AEperformance · 08-09-2010, 03:21 PM

Bump for the best Oil Cooler Kit on the market!

12-14-2009, 04:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
Paul@AEperformance The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: At the Track Posts: 194 Drives: All sorts of Fast! Rep Power: 16	NP, I just added the dimentions of the core in the first post. With our bracket it fits perfectly behind the opening of the front bumper, also adding a new aggressive Look! I know several guys got a good look at the Fontana meet. __________________ http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Ejdmbanner.gif

12-19-2009, 09:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	I don't want to sound like a newb when I ask this, but I'm trying to understand the physics of the oil cooler design. This is my take on it, so please correct me if I'm wrong: I'm not too familiar with oil cooler design, but I'm assuming the oil enters the cooler on the top, and exits on the bottom. From there, the oil flows horizontally across the cooler and then begins to flow downward through the rows. Is this correct? With this in mind, the flow path from the top of the cooler to the bottom is a short one. Not to mention, it can now flow with gravity. I'm assuming this shorter path of flow in conjunction with gravitational forces helps eliminate some pressure loss. This lower pressure loss means the oil velocity within the cooler is greater, meaning it can flow in and out relatively quickly, re-enter the engine, and warm up quicker. On the other hand, it sounds like the cooler won't be able to cool adequately as the oil can flow in and out quickly without dissipating much heat. This is where the size of the cooler comes into play. Due to the large surface area, it can still dissipate enough heat to be effective. Was any of that correct haha? __________________

03-04-2010, 11:21 AM	#20 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	agree. this is SOOOOO not the place to skimp on $. the other thing is, while your advice is great for buyers, it usually is NOT the best strategy for suppliers... better to make twice as much gross margin $ at half the volume when you're a small business... same overall GM $ but comes with less work (managing customer orders)... you prob don't want to hear it but it's true... i'm not saying that's what AE is doing here at all, by the way __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

04-02-2010, 01:43 AM	#23 (permalink)
Dustin@AEperformance Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chino Posts: 49 Drives: E92 M3, 370z Rep Power: 15	For anyone who tracks their car, this is a must! __________________ http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Ejdmbanner.gif

06-07-2010, 06:52 PM	#26 (permalink)
Dustin@AEperformance Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chino Posts: 49 Drives: E92 M3, 370z Rep Power: 15	Bump! We have these in stock ready to ship! __________________ http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Ejdmbanner.gif

03-04-2010, 11:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
Daishi Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 683 Drives: 09 370z 6Speed Rep Power: 17	Why are all the oil coolers for this car so rediculously overpriced lol. Lower the price and you'll have more sales. You guys price this stuff way out of the expected range. It costs as much as an exhaust for a little metal thing and 2 hoses. The unit looks nice and all but instead of trying to cleave people and make a high profit price it within reason and you'll have much more volume in sales to make up for it.

03-04-2010, 11:26 AM	#21 (permalink)
Daishi Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 683 Drives: 09 370z 6Speed Rep Power: 17	Ofcourse not it is what it is. It does look like a great kit don't get me wrong..

03-04-2010, 12:34 PM	#22 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	The markup on these is close to 100%, but that's not unusual for small market kits.

04-05-2010, 01:09 AM	#24 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	What core do you guys use in this kit? Is it your own?

07-14-2010, 04:56 AM	#27 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 17	Price shipped + tax and all that jazz to 95131, please? __________________ 2009 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport/KW/PWJDM/HKS...RIP. 2011 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport...KW V3/HKS/TE37 SL/Clear Bra

07-26-2010, 03:26 PM	#29 (permalink)
Dustin@AEperformance Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chino Posts: 49 Drives: E92 M3, 370z Rep Power: 15	Our new batch of kits will be ready to ship out at the end of this week! __________________ http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Ejdmbanner.gif

08-09-2010, 03:21 PM	#30 (permalink)
Dustin@AEperformance Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chino Posts: 49 Drives: E92 M3, 370z Rep Power: 15	Bump for the best Oil Cooler Kit on the market! __________________ http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Ejdmbanner.gif

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**AE Performance Oil Cooler Kit! Now Avaiable!!**

AE Performance Oil Cooler Kit! Now Avaiable!!