Nissan 370Z Forum - [MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

Actually I think I will just take it off and sell it. Not gonna track my Z ever again and I could use the cash for my house purchase. i will still need your help for this Rob. If anyone wants a 34 row Z1 oil cooler kit, let me know.

chieuxuan

01-13-2014 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 2649103)

I don't want the whole cooler, I just need half of it if you can make me a half deal :tiphat:

b1adesofcha0s

01-13-2014 03:55 PM

Do you mean half the kit ot half the cooler itself?

chieuxuan

01-13-2014 04:04 PM

No, half cooler if you know what I mean ;)

jk bra.........

chieuxuan

01-13-2014 04:07 PM

I'm bout to get the Z1 steering cooler kit cos last year I tracked mine, that sh1t boiled.

b1adesofcha0s

01-13-2014 04:15 PM

Yeah that's what I thought, but I had to make sure. :p

eastwest2300

01-13-2014 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by chieuxuan (Post 2649314)

I don't want the whole cooler, I just need half of it if you can make me a half deal :tiphat:

Mr. VTAK!!!!!:hello::hello::hello:

MightyBobo

01-13-2014 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2649065)

there's a ton factors that play into it though, wouldnt you think?

Me personally, from what I've seen, If your oil temp is atleast 170 degrees, you're good. Even with the block off plate on or off, and driving on the highway at 55 degrees or more (outside temperature). You should be anywhere from 170 to 180 degrees, all day.

Right now, Bobo, you're right, the block off plate should be on. But my general rule of thumb is to watch your oil temp when your block off plate is off.

180-210 is certainly a nominal temperature. Any lower, and you start running into viscosity issues w/ your oil (that is, it's TOO viscous, and can cause premature wear). You can even go up to 230-240 without issue. I wont even move my plate from 100% coverage until it's north of 70-80 degrees, and to be honest, I see no reason to even budge it unless I know Im going to be driving hard for a while. I left it at 100% for one of our cruises, I just didn't drive 100% the whole time lol. No issues.

Point is, unless you are creeping past 230+ and it's still climbing, you shouldn't be worried.

XwChriswX

01-13-2014 05:24 PM

I still have some of the aluminum left over from when I made the full cover plate... was thinking about trimming a piece down to make a 50% cover plate for summer/runs.

Only question is, is it worth the hassle to swap? :icon17:

eastwest2300

01-13-2014 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo (Post 2649429)

Good stuff man, thanks for the insight.

H2O_Doc

01-13-2014 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo (Post 2649429)

Where is oil temp measured in our cars and how much different might oil temps be in other parts of the motor?

eastwest2300

01-13-2014 09:29 PM

one of your gauges on the top of your dash is your oil temp.

MightyBobo

01-13-2014 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by H2O_Doc (Post 2649613)

Where is oil temp measured in our cars and how much different might oil temps be in other parts of the motor?

It's really just a function of wear, that you need to be worried. Oil lubricates optimally in the 180-230 degree range, give or take. Less than 180, and the oil can be too viscous and cause wear on your parts. Too hot, the oil loses it's ability to properly lubricate, and becomes too "loose". You want to keep it around 200, ideally.

H2O_Doc

01-13-2014 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo (Post 2649856)

Yes, I understand. I wasn't pushing back, I was just curious. I'm wondering how oil temp changes as it moves through the motor.

MightyBobo

01-13-2014 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by H2O_Doc (Post 2649864)

Yes, I understand. I wasn't pushing back, I was just curious. I'm wondering how oil temp changes as it moves through the motor.

I didn't think you were pushing back, was just answering the question :tup:

XiP	01-14-2014 08:26 AM

mr. EW, invite some MAZOC folks to our summer meetup :tup:

eastwest2300

01-14-2014 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by XiP (Post 2650494)

mr. EW, invite some MAZOC folks to our summer meetup :tup:

:p

hmmmm

MightyBobo

01-14-2014 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by XiP (Post 2650494)

mr. EW, invite some MAZOC folks to our summer meatup :tup:

hmm?

takjak2

01-14-2014 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by H2O_Doc (Post 2649864)

Yes, I understand. I wasn't pushing back, I was just curious. I'm wondering how oil temp changes as it moves through the motor.

http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...cooling-2.html

m4a1mustang

01-14-2014 12:43 PM

I putz around at low RPM until I'm at 180*.

eastwest2300

01-14-2014 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by takjak2 (Post 2650981)

http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...cooling-2.html

Interesting read..:tup: Thanks for posting this.

H2O_Doc

01-14-2014 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2651472)

Interesting read..:tup: Thanks for posting this.

Agreed. This all gave me assurance that
- oil cooler reasonably justified for my style of driving
- block off plate a good idea
- I can now control over heating and under cooling
- I spent too much time in grad school and not enough time in the school of hard knocks (where they teach practical stuff).

I'm thinking of going with a fur covered block off plate - sassy, yet functional.

eastwest2300

01-14-2014 09:12 PM

a fur covered block off plate...hmmm :icon08:

:p

Z Stig

01-16-2014 09:26 AM

Good morning all!

I have a favor to ask.

Does anyone have a spare set of door handles that I can borrow(or rent) for a few weeks? I have a new front bumper (stock, but I'm thinking about adding a lip) that I am having painted. I want to have my door handles painted as well, but since mine is a daily driver, I would like to have a set of handles to drop off to get painted. I'll take mine off an put (very carefully) the spare set on my car, have mine painted and replace them and return the spare set to it's rightful owner.

Thanks

Kirkster

01-16-2014 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2649827)

one of your gauges on the top of your dash is your oil temp.

:icon18::roflpuke2::icon18:

Kirkster

01-16-2014 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Z Stig (Post 2654161)

Dee never drives his cuz gas is too expensive... He won't mind...

eastwest2300

01-16-2014 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirkster (Post 2654164)

:icon18::roflpuke2::icon18:

eastwest2300

01-16-2014 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirkster (Post 2654165)

Dee never drives his cuz gas is too expensive... He won't mind...

:icon08:

4r3s	01-16-2014 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Z Stig (Post 2654161)

You're probably going to have to scour the for sale section or just pick up an extra set of handles new and then sell them on the for sale section. The latter is what I ended up doing. You can get a pair off ebay for about $75-80 if I remember correctly.

MyKindaGuise

01-16-2014 11:55 AM

So....the Z made it on to Daily Driven.

Daily Driven

eastwest2300

01-16-2014 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MyKindaGuise (Post 2654388)

So....the Z made it on to Daily Driven.

Daily Driven

badass!

eastwest2300

01-16-2014 11:58 AM

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