Nissan 370Z Forum  

19 row v. 25 row oil cooler

I have read plenty on Mocal products, and have been using them for years. Oil like all fluids will take the path of least resistance. If you prick your garden

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-06-2010, 11:26 AM   #16 (permalink)
Base Member
 
fstrnldr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 170
Drives: Canyonero
Rep Power: 16
fstrnldr is on a distinguished road
Default

I have read plenty on Mocal products, and have been using them for years. Oil like all fluids will take the path of least resistance. If you prick your garden hose with a push pin and then turn it on, you won't see much of any flow out of it. 99% will be coming out the large open end. This is going to be the same effect. I really doubt the small amount of oil going through the cooler is going to make a noticeable effect. Even with an overly large cooler.

If you are really concerned with this then i would suggest using the factory "coolant collar" that is used on some of the colder climate G37s. That would allow the coolant to help bring the oil up to temp quicker, as well as maintain more consistent temps.
fstrnldr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-06-2010, 11:40 AM   #17 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
m4a1mustang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 55,385
Drives: on two wheels
Rep Power: 6962
m4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Or... you could just cover a portion of the cooler...
__________________
- Steve
MAZOC Meet Thread
Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!)
LIKE us on Facebook!
m4a1mustang is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-06-2010, 11:42 AM   #18 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Modshack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Greenville NC
Posts: 2,883
Drives: 370Z Sport
Rep Power: 976
Modshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by fstrnldr View Post
I have read plenty on Mocal products, and have been using them for years. I really doubt the small amount of oil going through the cooler is going to make a noticeable effect. Even with an overly large cooler.
Have you ever felt the cooler after an install and firing it up from cold? A significant amount of circulation is readily evident almost immediately. I just did my 4th cooler install with these same parts just a week ago. The cooler will get fairly hot, well before the oil hits 180 degrees indicating more than a Pinholes worth of volume flowing through it. No one knows what percentage of bleed is occurring but Real world experience (on this car) has shown me that Desired temps cannot be reached very quickly, if ever, when it is cold out, using a commonly sized street cooler available in most kits. As Steve mentions above, a simple cover brings the cooler into the correct range when temps are cold out...
A simple U shaped piece of sheet metal works fine and the amount of blockage can be adjusted for your particular winter climate. Approx 1/3 blockage works for me in a North Carolina winter. More will be needed if you're up north:



Paint it black and it's all but invisible on the car. Takes but minutes to install or remove.

__________________

Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S
Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

Last edited by Modshack; 05-06-2010 at 12:21 PM.
Modshack is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-06-2010, 01:46 PM   #19 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Zsteve's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: TX
Posts: 3,298
Drives: the 2 balled club
Rep Power: 22
Zsteve is a splendid one to beholdZsteve is a splendid one to beholdZsteve is a splendid one to beholdZsteve is a splendid one to beholdZsteve is a splendid one to beholdZsteve is a splendid one to beholdZsteve is a splendid one to behold
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Triple's View Post
the bigger the better...
thats what she said
__________________
2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette
Zsteve is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-06-2010, 01:47 PM   #20 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Modshack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Greenville NC
Posts: 2,883
Drives: 370Z Sport
Rep Power: 976
Modshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Zsteve View Post
thats what she said
But she was wrong....
__________________

Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S
Oil Cooler DIY: Here!
Modshack is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-06-2010, 02:01 PM   #21 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
1slow370's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: In the D
Posts: 3,732
Drives: v8 74 260z ;)
Rep Power: 7251
1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Modshack View Post
But she was wrong....
Like always, but we humor her and tell her shes right anyway
__________________
ANSWER PRICE LIST
Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75
Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25
Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50
1slow370 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler vs. Stillen Oil Cooler Dustin@Z1 Engine & Drivetrain 158 03-10-2014 03:27 PM
Oil Cooler So Cal fxroar Southern California Region 4 05-01-2010 06:20 PM
Oil Cooler.....Trans Cooler... kannibul Engine & Drivetrain 6 12-31-2009 07:32 PM
HKS Oil Cooler 370Ztune Engine & Drivetrain 0 07-10-2009 02:19 PM
Oil cooler Zeto STILLEN 6 04-20-2009 08:08 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:45 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2