Is it necessary to ger an Oil Cooler?

SouthArk370Z · 05-09-2019, 10:07 AM

As other have said, if you do any spirited driving, an oil cooler is a good idea. In your case, since you are hitting the temperature nanny, it sounds like it would be a great idea.

With a good cooler, hood vents shouldn't be necessary.

JARblue · 05-09-2019, 11:27 AM

miSHITmoto is nothing more than rebranded Chinese garbage. Stay away!!

The reason you think they are good is because they cheap out on the products to the extreme and then spend all their money on marketing to trick the consumer into thinking the products aren't big pieces of crap.

mokhan996 · 05-09-2019, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

miSHITmoto is nothing more than rebranded Chinese garbage. Stay away!!

The reason you think they are good is because they cheap out on the products to the extreme and then spend all their money on marketing to trick the consumer into thinking the products aren't big pieces of crap.

That's crazy! Well looks like I'm sold for the Z1! Thanks for the heads up!

BettyZ · 05-09-2019, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

miSHITmoto is nothing more than rebranded Chinese garbage. Stay away!!

The reason you think they are good is because they cheap out on the products to the extreme and then spend all their money on marketing to trick the consumer into thinking the products aren't big pieces of crap.

For example: these are the exact same cans.

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Quicksilvers · 05-09-2019, 11:42 AM

Having had a 19 row Mishimoto oil cooler back in the day the AN fittings were anything but durable they leaked and the sandwich plate leaked over time. I have had quite a few different brand oil coolers over the years and the out of all of them the only oil cooler that I installed on my Z that never leaked was the AAM Competition S-Line oil cooler and fitment was excellent. An oil cooler is there to do one thing and that’s lower your engine oil temperatures.

BettyZ · 05-09-2019, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

Having had a 19 row Mishimoto oil cooler back in the day the AN fittings were anything but durable they leaked and the sandwich plate leaked over time. I have had quite a few different brand oil coolers over the years and the out of all of them the only oil cooler that I installed on my Z that never leaked was the AAM Competition S-Line oil cooler and fitment was excellent. An oil cooler is there to do one thing and that’s lower your engine oil temperatures.

I did end up swapping in Aeroquip braided stainless lines and fittings. No leaks so far but OTOH the Z hasn't been out of the garage since...

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Chuck33079 · 05-09-2019, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

Having had a 19 row Mishimoto oil cooler back in the day the AN fittings were anything but durable they leaked and the sandwich plate leaked over time. I have had quite a few different brand oil coolers over the years and the out of all of them the only oil cooler that I installed on my Z that never leaked was the AAM Competition S-Line oil cooler and fitment was excellent. An oil cooler is there to do one thing and that’s lower your engine oil temperatures.

Still sucking that AAM ****, huh? STOP GIVING ADVICE.

OP, do not listen to this guy. He is notorious around here for bad advice and blind loyalty to terrible vendors. AAM is garbage people making garbage parts. Buy your oil cooler from FI($$$), Z1($$) or piece together one with the following: DIY: Oil Cooler (scratch built install, lottsa pics).....>. .

OptionZero · 05-09-2019, 01:11 PM

Do i need to play peace maker?

Chuck33079 · 05-09-2019, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

Do i need to play peace maker?

Don't defend that retard. He's really becoming a cancer on this forum.

OptionZero · 05-09-2019, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Don't defend that retard. He's really becoming a cancer on this forum.

now you know how i feel

bunk · 05-09-2019, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

Do i need to play peace maker?

Yes

Chuck33079 · 05-09-2019, 01:14 PM

The rows are the size of the oil cooler. They seem to mostly be 19, 25 and 34 rows. You make the blockoff plate yourself. If the oil won't get warm enough, make a plate to cover part of the oil cooler in the winter.

Make sure you get one with a thermostatic sandwich plate, or the oil will never get up to temp.

mokhan996 · 05-09-2019, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

The rows are the size of the oil cooler. They seem to mostly be 19, 25 and 34 rows. You make the blockoff plate yourself. If the oil won't get warm enough, make a plate to cover part of the oil cooler in the winter.

Make sure you get one with a thermostatic sandwich plate, or the oil will never get up to temp.

Can I ask you what a thermostatic SANDWICH PLATE?? I'm on Z1 and theres an option to get one, what is it and what does it do? And is a blockoff plate necessary though? What would the blockoff plate do? Sorry if I'm too extra :/

bunk · 05-09-2019, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mokhan996

Can I ask you what a thermostatic SANDWICH PLATE?? I'm on Z1 and theres an option to get one, what is it and what does it do? And is a blockoff plate necessary though? What would the blockoff plate do? Sorry if I'm too extra :/

A thermostatic plate is a thermostat, allows more or less oil to pass to the cooler. Just like your engine coolant termostat.

Chuck33079 · 05-09-2019, 01:20 PM

The sandwich adapter goes between the oil filter and the motor, with lines running into and out of the core. That's how the cooler gets fed oil. A thermostatic sandwich plate had a temperature controlled valve in it that blocks most all of the oil flow until the oil heats up. That way it can still get up to temp. It's like the thermostat in your cooling system. The blockoff plate is only needed if the oil is getting overcooled in winter. It just covers part of the cooler to block airflow to it, and raise the temp of the oil.

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Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	Having had a 19 row Mishimoto oil cooler back in the day the AN fittings were anything but durable they leaked and the sandwich plate leaked over time. I have had quite a few different brand oil coolers over the years and the out of all of them the only oil cooler that I installed on my Z that never leaked was the AAM Competition S-Line oil cooler and fitment was excellent. An oil cooler is there to do one thing and that’s lower your engine oil temperatures. __________________ Mr. Clean

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	The rows are the size of the oil cooler. They seem to mostly be 19, 25 and 34 rows. You make the blockoff plate yourself. If the oil won't get warm enough, make a plate to cover part of the oil cooler in the winter. Make sure you get one with a thermostatic sandwich plate, or the oil will never get up to temp. mokhan996 and BettyZ like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	The sandwich adapter goes between the oil filter and the motor, with lines running into and out of the core. That's how the cooler gets fed oil. A thermostatic sandwich plate had a temperature controlled valve in it that blocks most all of the oil flow until the oil heats up. That way it can still get up to temp. It's like the thermostat in your cooling system. The blockoff plate is only needed if the oil is getting overcooled in winter. It just covers part of the cooler to block airflow to it, and raise the temp of the oil. Zyonara91, mokhan996 and BettyZ like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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