OEM oil cooler removal with aftermarket?

Memphis370Z · 04-23-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FLUJOKE

where can i find these fin blades? how much?

Here you go, FLUJOKE - ARC - Cool Fin - Nengun Performance

FLUJOKE · 04-23-2015, 10:29 PM

NM. just remembered I would have to remove and run wo an under shroud and that's not happening

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Davey · 04-24-2015, 06:53 AM

Fun reading the

I don't believe the stock cooler is garbage because it works great on the street for short bursts of spirited driving (I've had with and without) but of course it's not up to track duty. If you treat the streets like a track, it's not going to cut it there, either. But multiple 3rd gear pulls to redline on a hot summer day, the benefit of the stock cooler will be apparent in short order.

Is the oil warm-up benefit of the stock cooler worth retaining with an aftermarket track-capable oil cooler?

Would an ideal dual-duty setup retain the stock cooler, and use a removable block-off-plate for the oil to air cooler for track days?

JIN2012 · 04-23-2018, 12:50 PM

The OEM one works for daily driving and some drag racing runs. I've never seen temps above 220 getting stuck in traffic or during 1hr plus drives in 80-90* weather. I can't see it performing better than a 24 row.

I would guess coupling it with a much smaller 18row and csf triple pass rad would yield best results without the headache of having to remove the oem and you wouldnt be blocking as much radiator surface area compared to a much larger oil cooler .

View Poll Results: OEM oil cooler remove?
Remove OEM oil cooler is a good idea. More room, less weight.	19	47.50%
Leave it with the aftermarket cooler for better results.	21	52.50%
Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll

04-23-2018, 12:50 PM	#34 (permalink)
JIN2012 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 30 Drives: 12' GunMetal 370Z Rep Power: 3363	The OEM one works for daily driving and some drag racing runs. I've never seen temps above 220 getting stuck in traffic or during 1hr plus drives in 80-90* weather. I can't see it performing better than a 24 row. I would guess coupling it with a much smaller 18row and csf triple pass rad would yield best results without the headache of having to remove the oem and you wouldnt be blocking as much radiator surface area compared to a much larger oil cooler . Last edited by JIN2012; 04-23-2018 at 01:14 PM.

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04-23-2015, 10:29 PM	#32 (permalink)
FLUJOKE Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: earth Posts: 770 Drives: car Rep Power: 2067	NM. just remembered I would have to remove and run wo an under shroud and that's not happening Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-24-2015, 06:53 AM	#33 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	Fun reading the I don't believe the stock cooler is garbage because it works great on the street for short bursts of spirited driving (I've had with and without) but of course it's not up to track duty. If you treat the streets like a track, it's not going to cut it there, either. But multiple 3rd gear pulls to redline on a hot summer day, the benefit of the stock cooler will be apparent in short order. Is the oil warm-up benefit of the stock cooler worth retaining with an aftermarket track-capable oil cooler? Would an ideal dual-duty setup retain the stock cooler, and use a removable block-off-plate for the oil to air cooler for track days?