Nissan Motorsports Oil Coolers

GhosnFanboy · 05-01-2009, 11:38 AM

Hey guys,

I wanted to give you a heads up about another oil cooler option that has recently become available. It's an oil cooler kit created by Nissan Motorsports and can be ordered through any Nissan dealer; the parts advisor might not be aware of the part, but he/she should be able to find it with the part number.

Part Number: 21300-SS370
MSRP: $780

Here is a link to a quick blurb that Edmunds wrote on it with a picture of the components. I don't have any other pics, but I've seen the kit in person and the components are top notch.

2009 Nissan 370Z Touring: Oil Cooler Install and First Service | Long-Term Road Tests Blog on Edmunds' Inside Line

Thanks!

wstar · 05-01-2009, 12:09 PM

So it's basically the Nissan version of the Stillen kit, with a slightly larger core, for $360 more? No thanks, Nissan

AK370Z · 05-01-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GhosnFanboy

Hey guys,

I wanted to give you a heads up about another oil cooler option that has recently become available. It's an oil cooler kit created by Nissan Motorsports and can be ordered through any Nissan dealer; the parts advisor might not be aware of the part, but he/she should be able to find it with the part number.

Part Number: 21300-SS370
MSRP: $780

Here is a link to a quick blurb that Edmunds wrote on it with a picture of the components. I don't have any other pics, but I've seen the kit in person and the components are top notch.

2009 Nissan 370Z Touring: Oil Cooler Install and First Service | Long-Term Road Tests Blog on Edmunds' Inside Line

Thanks!

Big thanks, Steve. So, I can walk into my dealership and have this cooler put in my car?

ChrisSlicks · 05-01-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Big thanks, Steve. So, I can walk into my dealership and have this cooler put in my car?

Nissan Motorsport parts are not covered by the factory warranty

I don't know if they will be making an exception in this case or if they will force us to wait for Nismo version (which will probably be identical).

ssqpolo · 05-01-2009, 03:33 PM

they should be calling US to have us bring in our cars to have these put on!

GhosnFanboy · 05-01-2009, 04:29 PM

My understanding is that the oil cooler kit is a Nissan Motorsports Competition Part, which is different than a Genuine Nissan Accessory (comes with a warranty).

The Stillen kit is definitely a nice and less expensive solution, but the core is a lot smaller. In terms of capacity the Nissan Motorsports kit is a lot closer to the Central 20 kit from Japan, which is significantly more expensive.

I don't know what Stillen's targets were, but based on the core size shown in their pictures, it seems unlikely that it would provide enough cooling for a 20 min track session at a HPDE in hot climates (80+ deg F).

Not trying to knock the Stillen kit in any way because it looks like a nice kit at a great price. I'm just glad that there are more more (arguably) affordable solutions than the ones from Japan, which can cost a couple grand!

RCZ · 05-01-2009, 04:36 PM

I guess we'll know soon enough. If the STILLEN unit doesn't keep me cool for 20 minute sessions on the track, then I guess its off to Setrab for a bigger core. It should be very easy to modify the existing kit to accommodate a larger core.

semtex · 05-11-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

I guess we'll know soon enough. If the STILLEN unit doesn't keep me cool for 20 minute sessions on the track, then I guess its off to Setrab for a bigger core. It should be very easy to modify the existing kit to accommodate a larger core.

So RCZ, what do you think after your track session this past weekend? Are you going to get a bigger core? I was surprised that the Setrab core in the Stillen kit only has a capacity of .4 qt (I have the kit in my garage and looked up the part no. on Setrab's website). Doesn't seem like much. But apparently the soon to be released Technosquare kit uses the exact same core.

frost · 05-11-2009, 09:27 PM

I hit 250 today just driving, no stop-n-go traffic, no hills, just driving. Not that I can afford to spend that kind of money on a part that should have come with the car, but I suppose the options are thin.

dad · 05-11-2009, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Nissan Motorsport parts are not covered by the factory warranty

I don't know if they will be making an exception in this case or if they will force us to wait for Nismo version (which will probably be identical).

Then why would Nissan sell headers and intakes for Z's and G's, if they are not going to cover the warranty?

miguez · 05-13-2009, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

So RCZ, what do you think after your track session this past weekend? Are you going to get a bigger core? I was surprised that the Setrab core in the Stillen kit only has a capacity of .4 qt (I have the kit in my garage and looked up the part no. on Setrab's website). Doesn't seem like much. But apparently the soon to be released Technosquare kit uses the exact same core.

Ah, finally! I had been looking for someone that could tell me which core comes with the Stillen kit? Is it the 19 row?

Josh@STILLEN · 05-13-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

So RCZ, what do you think after your track session this past weekend? Are you going to get a bigger core? I was surprised that the Setrab core in the Stillen kit only has a capacity of .4 qt (I have the kit in my garage and looked up the part no. on Setrab's website). Doesn't seem like much. But apparently the soon to be released Technosquare kit uses the exact same core.

Don't forget to account for the lines and extra plumbing.. when all said and done it's an extra quart..

semtex · 05-13-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

Don't forget to account for the lines and extra plumbing.. when all said and done it's an extra quart..

Yep, good point. But it's still .4 qts that's being cooled at any given moment in time, right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by miguez

Ah, finally! I had been looking for someone that could tell me which core comes with the Stillen kit? Is it the 19 row?

According to this link (Setrab Oil Coolers) yes, this is a 19-row core.

miguez · 05-13-2009, 02:05 PM

Thanks semtex!

Josh@STILLEN · 05-13-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Yep, good point. But it's still .4 qts that's being cooled at any given moment in time, right?

LOL.. yes.. should have some additional info for you guys on your requests for something beefier here shortly..

05-01-2009, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
GhosnFanboy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 16	Nissan Motorsports Oil Coolers Hey guys, I wanted to give you a heads up about another oil cooler option that has recently become available. It's an oil cooler kit created by Nissan Motorsports and can be ordered through any Nissan dealer; the parts advisor might not be aware of the part, but he/she should be able to find it with the part number. Part Number: 21300-SS370 MSRP: $780 Here is a link to a quick blurb that Edmunds wrote on it with a picture of the components. I don't have any other pics, but I've seen the kit in person and the components are top notch. 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring: Oil Cooler Install and First Service \| Long-Term Road Tests Blog on Edmunds' Inside Line Thanks!

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wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	So it's basically the Nissan version of the Stillen kit, with a slightly larger core, for $360 more? No thanks, Nissan __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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GhosnFanboy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 16	My understanding is that the oil cooler kit is a Nissan Motorsports Competition Part, which is different than a Genuine Nissan Accessory (comes with a warranty). The Stillen kit is definitely a nice and less expensive solution, but the core is a lot smaller. In terms of capacity the Nissan Motorsports kit is a lot closer to the Central 20 kit from Japan, which is significantly more expensive. I don't know what Stillen's targets were, but based on the core size shown in their pictures, it seems unlikely that it would provide enough cooling for a 20 min track session at a HPDE in hot climates (80+ deg F). Not trying to knock the Stillen kit in any way because it looks like a nice kit at a great price. I'm just glad that there are more more (arguably) affordable solutions than the ones from Japan, which can cost a couple grand!

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I guess we'll know soon enough. If the STILLEN unit doesn't keep me cool for 20 minute sessions on the track, then I guess its off to Setrab for a bigger core. It should be very easy to modify the existing kit to accommodate a larger core.

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frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I hit 250 today just driving, no stop-n-go traffic, no hills, just driving. Not that I can afford to spend that kind of money on a part that should have come with the car, but I suppose the options are thin.

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miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 181	Thanks semtex!