oil temp debate

V8Killer · 08-24-2011, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

I have the Stillen 19-row too, with a thermo plate. It's still possible to get just under 240 on an SCCA course, and I've seen as high as 210-220-ish in very aggressive street conditions. In both cases we're talking about in extreme Texas summer heat though. I'll be out at MSR tomorrow for their Red Meat and Race Fuel thing on a real road course, I'm sure it will be enlightening. I expect I'll be able to reach 260 if I try. If that's the case, I'll probably invest in a bigger cooler install sometime this winter, for next summer. Not enough track opportunities left in this year's heat to bother really.

I *really* hope that AM Performance does some kind of consumer release of their oil:water cooling solution, that would be even better than a larger Setrab.

Hey now this Thermo plate you are talking about mind sending me a pm on that? Not sure what that is and what it is for if I need it or not.

moto_italia · 08-24-2011, 12:12 PM

From Z1's Web Site:
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.
Z1 Motorsports 370Z Oil Cooler Kit

Basically, the Thermostatic Plate Adapter allows you to use a thermostat to bypass the oil cooler in winter months on the street so that your oil can heat up to the proper operating temperature.

08-24-2011, 12:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
moto_italia Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 131 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 14	From Z1's Web Site: 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. Z1 Motorsports 370Z Oil Cooler Kit Basically, the Thermostatic Plate Adapter allows you to use a thermostat to bypass the oil cooler in winter months on the street so that your oil can heat up to the proper operating temperature. __________________ Kevin Borla CBE + Z1 Post-MAF Tubes + AFE Dropins + Llumar CTX35

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