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sig11 04-04-2011 09:45 AM
I will add one more positive for the Z1 kit... no drilling is necessary. There is an optional top bracket (which is probably a good idea) that you have to drill for but otherwise you use existing holes to mount the cooler.

The reason to mount the cooler hoses up is so that the cooler doesn't drain into the oil pan and make your dipstick inaccurate.

flashburn 04-04-2011 09:46 AM
Yeah, true, but definitely don't skip drilling for the top bracket if you get the 34 row. They say it's optional (though recommended), but if you are going to be driving this car with any real intentions (i.e. putting that cooler to use!), then you should use that top bracket.

Jose Aliling 04-04-2011 09:56 AM
HKS anyone?:)

sig11 04-04-2011 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by flashburn (Post 1031577)
Yeah, true, but definitely don't skip drilling for the top bracket if you get the 34 row. They say it's optional (though recommended), but if you are going to be driving this car with any real intentions (i.e. putting that cooler to use!), then you should use that top bracket.
Definitely agree. I need to get a drill so I can install my top bracket for my 25 row. It wobbles quite a bit too.

ChrisSlicks 04-04-2011 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 1031527)
FWIW. I had the Stillen 19 row and that was not enough to keep me comfortable on the track. Switched to a Jnaut hybrid and I haven't seen temps past 220 yet, but I haven't taken it to the track. For my next oil change I'm switching over to a GTM 34row cooler, they have the best price for the biggest core. GTM's 34 row cooler is listed as 13X2X10.25 = 266ci. The Z1 Cooler is listed as 13X1.25X10.25 = 166ci.

The question is...is GTM's core really that much bigger or is there a typo on their website. Can comment on this? GTM?
GTM uses the series 6 Setrab core which are all 2" thick. Z1 uses the series 6 Setrab core as well so it should also be 2" thick, I believe that is just a typo.

I have the 72 row series 1 and if I keep the RPM's above 5k continuously with lots of full throttle then the temperature slowly climbs to 260F after 30 minutes in high ambient temps. If you back off a hair then the temperature stabilizes, if you go up a gear for a lap then the temperature does drop a bit.

RCZ 04-04-2011 10:57 AM
Thanks! :tup:

Red__Zed 04-04-2011 10:59 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 1031527)
FWIW. I had the Stillen 19 row and that was not enough to keep me comfortable on the track. Switched to a Jnaut hybrid and I haven't seen temps past 220 yet, but I haven't taken it to the track. For my next oil change I'm switching over to a GTM 34row cooler, they have the best price for the biggest core. GTM's 34 row cooler is listed as 13X2X10.25 = 266ci. The Z1 Cooler is listed as 13X1.25X10.25 = 166ci.

The question is...is GTM's core really that much bigger or is there a typo on their website. Can comment on this? GTM?
Was this with the supercharger though?

SPOHN 04-04-2011 11:26 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by flashburn (Post 1031577)
Yeah, true, but definitely don't skip drilling for the top bracket if you get the 34 row. They say it's optional (though recommended), but if you are going to be driving this car with any real intentions (i.e. putting that cooler to use!), then you should use that top bracket.
I totally agree. If not install it would Now the bracket mounts to a middle bracing on the car. I had to grind out a notch to get the bracket to fit straight being the bracing is sort of like a half "H" design.

RCZ 04-04-2011 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1031755)
Was this with the supercharger though?
Nope, bolt-ons.

phohman 04-04-2011 12:21 PM
I just installed the Z1 25 row cooler w thermostatic adapter. It fits great and easy to follow instructions. The only mod i did was install spacers on the strut stabilizer (nismo only) bracket. Love it!

ZForce 04-05-2011 06:35 PM
Good info...subscribed.

StealthZ 04-07-2011 07:07 PM
For daily and track I've been usin te AE kit 72 row 1 series. During some daily driving it will hit 160-180 easily even in cold weather and didnt take a freakish amount of time to heat up, and never went over 240 when pushed for 20 minutes in 85 degree weather. Just define what you need it for and go from there. Only other kits I'd go with are 34 row 6 series or 25 row 9 series they essentially have same area and capacity etc.

Dustin@Z1 04-12-2011 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks (Post 1031622)
GTM uses the series 6 Setrab core which are all 2" thick. Z1 uses the series 6 Setrab core as well so it should also be 2" thick, I believe that is just a typo....
Yeah thats on me. I do not know where that number came from. Not to split hairs, but the ACTUAL width (as listed by Setrab) is 1.83".

Thanks for pointing that out guys :tiphat:

StealthZ....you must have the core laying on its side if you are running a 72 row?

ChrisSlicks 04-12-2011 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1 (Post 1049431)
StealthZ....you must have the core laying on its side if you are running a 72 row?
Yes the AE kit (which we both have) provides a mounting bracket to lay the unit sideways.

RCZ 04-12-2011 02:20 PM
That AE one is the $1000 one right?


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