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Z1 Motorsports 370Z Oil Cooler Kit

Z1 Motorsports 370Z Oil Cooler Kit for all '09+ 370Z models (will fit Turbo Charged/Super Charged equipped Z's)

Designed with the highest quality products available to provide efficient cooling, trouble free usage, and simple installation. The Z1 Motorsports Oil Cooler Kit comes complete with all necessary components.

The Z1 Motorsports 370Z Oil Cooler Kit features the following components standard:

1x Setrab Oil Cooler Core (19 Row Standard; Additional sizes available)
1x Z1 -10 AN SS Oil Cooler Line Set (Optional protective sleeving available pre-installed)
1x Mocal Sandwich Adapter (Non-Thermostatic Standard; Optional Thermostatic model available)
1x Setrab Oil Cooler Lower Mount
1x Z1 Motorsports Oil Cooler Upper Mount
1x Z1 Motorsports 370Z Oil Cooler Install Hardware Kit
1x Z1 Motorsports 370Z Oil Cooler Installation Instructions
2x Setrab (-10 AN to 22mm Port) adapter fittings (Cooler)
2x Mocal (-10 AN to 22mm Port) adapter fittings (Sandwich adapter)
2x 13/16" Rubber Seal (Sandwich Adapter)
1x Power Steering Hose Spacer

Unlike our various competitors' oil cooler packages, Z1 Motorsports has addressed the various issues with all current oil cooler kits on the market and has created an oil cooler kit the brings the best of them all to one kit. Here are a few key comparisons between the Z1 Motorsports Oil Cooler Kit and our...competitors.

The Oil Lines - The Z1 Motorsports kit uses fully braided stainless steel -10 AN (5/8") line, offering both increased oil capacity and higher flow volumes.
No Special Tools or Skills Required - There is no need for special install tools or additional parts. The lines come preassembled, ready for installation. The included hardware kit includes all fasteners, etc.
Uses OEM Style Oil Filter - You retain your OE Nissan Oil Filter. This means there will not be any confusion when you go to do your next oil change.
Freedom to Choose - Unlike other kits, we let YOU choose the kit you need. You can custom build you kit depending on your driving style, needs and budget.
Tech Support/ Install Instructions - Each kit comes complete with the necessary, easy to use, step-by-step installation instructions (which can also be found online on our website).
Protective Line Wrapping - Available pre-installed, this wrapping prevents damage to both the line and the chassis as a result of rubbing against one another. This shielding is form fitting and requires no maintanence or zip ties.

Individual Component Descriptions:

At the heart of this package is a Setrab oil cooler core in your choice of 19 row, 25 row, or 34 row sizes. The Setrab 6 series core is well known in many racing applications and features the following benefits:

Rugged Construction, designed for racing and able to withstand vibration
Light weight design
Low pressure drop across the cooler core
-10 AN braided stainless steel hoses and anodized aluminum fittings are included along with a Mocal oil cooler sandwich adapter. Cooler mounting hardware, rubber lined adel clamps, hose sleeve, and plastic ties are also included.

Core dimensions below:

19 Row (13" x 1 1/4" x 5 1/3") -- Recommended for most light street applications or applications in colder climates where less cooling is required. Will work with all aftermarket intakes.

25 Row (13" x 1 1/4" x 7 1/2") -- Recommended for more intense applications where occasional track use will be seen, also for more moderate climates. Will work with most aftermarket intakes.

34 Row (13" x 1 1/4" x 10 1/4") -- Recommended for forced induction applications, serious track applications, or in high temperature climates where extreme conditions may exist. This is our best selling cooler but it will require modifications to install with some intake systems, will not work with Stillen Gen 3 intakes without relocating cooler.

You may choose between the Standard Non-Thermostatic Mocal Sandwich Plate adapter and a Thermostatic model. It is highly recommended that a Thermostatic sandwich plate adapter be purchased when installing an oil cooler onto a street driven 370Z. As important as it is to keep high oil temperatures under control, it is just as important to maintain the proper temperature to ensure the highest possible lubrication.

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Ordering Information can be found HERE

How much for just the sheath around the lines? Would need two.

will 34 Row fit with AEM intake?

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Originally Posted by sojirovskensi (Post 1192884)

will 34 Row fit with AEM intake?

it will

I can't imagine the GTM 34row kit being drastically different than the Z1 34 row kit, so I'm guessing if I get Gen III's they wont fit either?

What is required to make them fit?

they def fit with the Gen III's. and should fit with the AEM/INjens

Still haven't received a response.

Sorry about that Chris! PM me your total combined line length and I can get you a price for the wrapping and heat shrink for the ends. I can sell it to you by the foot.

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Originally Posted by sojirovskensi (Post 1192884)

will 34 Row fit with AEM intake?

Yes it will! The Z1 Oil Cooler Kit will fit with both the Stillen GEN III, AEM and Injen intakes with no problem whatsoever. Some minor routing experimentation is needed to properly angle the lines around the 34 Row Oil Cooler Kit (nothing more than that!)

The lines tuck away nicely and do not come close to interfering with the AEM or Injen intakes.

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX (Post 1192906)

I can't imagine the GTM 34row kit being drastically different than the Z1 34 row kit, so I'm guessing if I get Gen III's they wont fit either?

What is required to make them fit?

The core itself will fit with no issues whatsoever... you will need to angle the top fittings in such a way to smoothly route the lines between the two Stillen/K&N Intake filters.

NISMO model 370Z's will require the removal of the metal air guids on top of the aluminum crash bar in order to fit both the Stillen GEN III's and 34 Row Oil Cooler Kit.

Kits are in stock and ready to ship!

Eliminate high oil temps today!

Any chance we can get a discount on these if a few of us order at the same time? Send me a pm if we can work something out.

Get those oil temps down to a manageable level.

Just a heads up for you oil cooler installers: The mocal "thermostatic" oil sandwich plate does little to manage oil temperature. Driving on the highway in cool (70f) weather the oil temp does not exceed 160f, way too cool for engine health. Might get up to 200f driving around town. You will need to fashion a removable airflow blocker to use for daily driving.

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Originally Posted by crwallace1 (Post 1417184)

CRWallace,
I appreciate your input on this, but keep in mind. The factory temp sensor that displays on the dash board is post-cooler. You are reading the oil cooler at its coolest temp where the oil re-enters the block. The oil is MUCH hotter once it cycles thru the engine and returns back out to the core.

I do agree with you and we have suggested this in the past to many of our customers and forum members here on the370z. Owners of Z/G's living in cooler climates or in the winter with ANY oil cooler should consider blocking off the front of the core during the cooler times of the year. This method is used widely by racing teams to further regulate oil temps.

Race teams will block off individual rows of the oil coolers during test and tune to "fine tune" oil temps depending on the track conditions, humidity and driving style. :tiphat:

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Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1 (Post 1210666)

Yes it will! The Z1 Oil Cooler Kit will fit with both the Stillen GEN III, AEM and Injen intakes with no problem whatsoever. Some minor routing experimentation is needed to properly angle the lines around the 34 Row Oil Cooler Kit (nothing more than that!)

The lines tuck away nicely and do not come close to interfering with the AEM or Injen intakes.

Good to hear no issues with fitment with Injen CAI.

Can the extended oil filters be used? i.e. Purolator Pure One extended oil filter part # PL14610

I just ordered two 25 row coolers w/thermostat and plastic coated lines from John @ Z1 Motorsports during their one day Black Friday sale. Anyone sitting on the fence should take advantage of the savings, today only. :tup:

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Originally Posted by ZForce (Post 1423163)

you can use the extended oil filters. its what i use with mine.

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Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1 (Post 1418647)

CRWallace,
I appreciate your input on this, but keep in mind. The factory temp sensor that displays on the dash board is post-cooler. You are reading the oil cooler at its coolest temp where the oil re-enters the block. The oil is MUCH hotter once it cycles thru the engine and returns back out to the core.

I do agree with you and we have suggested this in the past to many of our customers and forum members here on the370z. Owners of Z/G's living in cooler climates or in the winter with ANY oil cooler should consider blocking off the front of the core during the cooler times of the year. This method is used widely by racing teams to further regulate oil temps.

Race teams will block off individual rows of the oil coolers during test and tune to "fine tune" oil temps depending on the track conditions, humidity and driving style. :tiphat:

Does Z1 sell a core block off plate? If not then are there any photos floating around of a mock up block off plate on how to fab one?

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Originally Posted by daisuke149 (Post 1423165)

you can use the extended oil filters. its what i use with mine.

Thanks! :tiphat:

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Originally Posted by ZForce (Post 1423176)

Does Z1 sell a core block off plate? If not then are there any photos floating around of a mock up block off plate on how to fab one?

We don't have one just yet but I'm sure there is a DIY somewhere on this forum.

Based on Dustin's comment it is possible that the mocal thermo plate is in fact working properly. I blocked my cooler (will post that in DIY) and observed a freeway oil temp of ~210f suggesting a 40-50 degree temp delta across the cooler. So when the oil temp is just rising off the 140 peg it is likely that the inlet (and sandwich plate outlet) temp is 180, as it should be. However if the unblocked freeway outlet temp is 160 that is still the temp of the oil heading into the engine for lubrication, which may still be a bit too cool.

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Originally Posted by John@Z1 (Post 1426496)

We don't have one just yet but I'm sure there is a DIY somewhere on this forum.

Thanks, my oil cooler(s) arrived today. Will search around for a block plate.

At what temp does the mfg rate the sandwich plate to open?

I did my first weekend after upgrading from the mods hack cooler to the Z1 34 row lat weekend. Outside temp was in the 70s and oil temp never went above 225! I used to see it in the 260-275 range.

Is there a thermostatic plate that opens around 200 or 210? That seams like it might make a bit of difference for the temps entering the block?

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Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1 (Post 1418647)

Mocal does make a higher temp thermostat, but it is a remote mount style. This is a completely different setup when compared to the standard thermostatic sandwich plate that we currently use.

The current opening temp of the thermostatic sandwich plate we sell is 180* degrees F. This means, at 180* the bypass valve fully closes and directs 100% of the oil into the oil cooler core.

To build a custom Remote mount thermostatic sandwich plate with a higher temp. thermostat, it would increase the base kit price atelast $100 if not more. This is due to the fact that there would be double the total amount of fittings, 4 lines instead of 2, the requirement of a custom mounting bracket for the thermostat and a slight revision to the instruction manual.

I have had customer's express interest in the kit before, and would be willing develop it. We simply did not go this route due to to the added complexity and cost, which would have priced well out of the range of comparable kits. We wanted to make sure that we are competitive in every aspect....inlcuding price.

If you are a DIY type person, I can source the parts necessary to convert your existing -10 AN lines to accept the Remote Mount Thermostat. The catch will be the fact that you will need to cut your existing lines into two pieces, install new fittings and mount the thermostat. The sounds somewhat easy in writing, but assembling SS lines can be a pain in the neck!

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 1430792)

I did my first weekend after upgrading from the mods hack cooler to the Z1 34 row lat weekend. Outside temp was in the 70s and oil temp never went above 225! I used to see it in the 260-275 range.

Are the readings at the track or normal DD?

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Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1 (Post 1432674)

..........The current opening temp of the thermostatic sandwich plate we sell is 180* degrees F. This means, at 180* the bypass valve fully closes and directs 100% of the oil into the oil cooler core.

Good to know, so with the false readings on the dash gauge, what would be the difference in actual temp and gauge reading? So if the gauge is reading 160 then what is the actual leaving the engine block?

track. I couldnt say what it runs on the street, as I don't drive it there, but I think coming home from the track last time it was under 200

Good to know Mike, thanks for the feedback, appreciate it. :tup:

crwallace1, be interested in seeing your block plate DIY.

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Originally Posted by John@Z1 (Post 1426496)

We don't have one just yet but I'm sure there is a DIY somewhere on this forum.

Here are a couple, pretty much the same with additional mods and more in detail on the second link.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ler-cover.html

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...off-plate.html

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Thank you ZForce for linking these two threads. I greatly appreciate the help. The overall design of the block off plate can be simple and easily created. :tiphat:

No problem Dustin :tup: I love this forum!! Here is an inexpensive mod that is functional. Rep to the OP's of the two DIY's for the block off plate. :tiphat:

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