Which oil cooler is the best?

allfubarred

I have a 2009 370Z Base with a few bolt on mods. I took it to the track for the first time a couple days ago. It did well the first couple runs but after that I couldn't even make it a whole lap without pulling power and temps reaching 260ish. I plan on taking it to the track a few times a year. I see a few oil coolers available but not sure which to get. I use it as DD as well. Is the Nissan version worth it? I have a friend that works at Nissan and he will let me know his price on Monday. Just looking for help thanks.

Super Werty

Fast Intentions 34 row


you will absolutely need a 34 row for tracking

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Zauskycop

They are all basically the same in function...the more rows, generally the better. So 34 row is optimal. After that you are looking at construction. All of them basically use a generic oil cooler, or upgrade to a Setrab (very good one). The lines are where they differ and I, for one, feel that the Fast Intentions line construction is the best in the business. I would highly recommend them.

Tracy Ramsey

pbs370z

I like my Z1 Motorsports Setrab 25 row with Mocal t-stat adapter plate. You dont need a 34 row cooler unless youre crankin out boosted horsepower and racing. My opinion only. With this setup I track occasionally and hit about 240 deg. tops. Works for me (non-boosted engine). I also went with the protective sleeve to cover the hoses. I don't know how you could get higher quality hoses than these. I was impressed.

Also: This just in! I just now looked at the Fast Intentions Oil cooler Kit. Theirs comes with -8 AN hose. The Z1 Motorsports comes with -10 AN hose which is slightly bigger so probably slightly more flow. -8 = 1/2", -10 = 5/8".

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JARblue

If you go to the track get a 34 row, no question. If you also DD, you'll probably have to block off the plate in the winter in Denver regardless of the number of rows.

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Memphis370Z

Put on a Stillen 25 row cooler (with thermostatic plate) a week ago and am very happy. Haven't had a chance to really push my car, but in normal driving, my oil temps are 20 to 25 degrees lower. Outside temperature this past week has been in the low 90s.

STILLEN Gold Series Oil Cooler Kit - Performance 400643 | STILLEN

Spooler

Z1 or Fast Intentions. They are both of good quality.

RBfastback

are fast intentions lines really better then z1's lines?
just curious, so far I'm planning on ordering a 34r from z1

edit:
just read FI and z1's website, seems FI went more into detail about there lines and they sound like a better product.
aside from that z1 offers the oil line sheathing for $30.

Spooler

They are of very very good quality. I have a set on my 1969 VW beetle that go to my external oil filter. Teflon inserts and crimped. They have been on the car since 1992. That is the biggest difference in the kits.

RanRich

Jumping in to bump this thread, picked up a used Z1 kit with a 25 row Setrab core, thermostatic plate and protective hose wrapping. Could not be happier with the results. Where I would see 220-230 degrees just driving around town on warm days I now have yet to crack 200, but the oil still comes up to 180 nice and quick.

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Quicksilvers

The Z1 Motorsports and Fast Intentions oil coolers are both great quality kits you can't go wrong with either kit. Just make sure you get the correct row oil cooler for what you are using your 370z for.

Fountainhead

I mean in DD situations shouldn't the oil reach at least 200F to boil the water off? If the oil remains too cool then won't the water content cause problems? I guess for DD you get the <25 row.

ihiryu

I actually use a Mishimoto in my Nismo. For the price I got it for, I couldn't beat it, and seems to work pretty good

Optimiser

Me too.

SG4247

I just finished a 48 row true cool installation.

Drove it to work and back today, 60 miles in 95F ambient temp interstate rush hour traffic and oil was 180-190!

I flogged it hard last night, six consecutive 1/4 mile full throttle blasts and it barely made 230F!

Very pleased as I could make 260-280 with ease prior to the install.

I did the install a little differeently than other cooler DIY on the forum and plan to post the DIY soon.

Did the entire install for about $380.

Best mod so far.