Oil Cooler Questions

Masa · 01-30-2012, 09:16 AM

So I am planning to get an oil cooler this spring.

Was wondering what sizes you guys are running and what you use to block it off in the cooler months.

I am thinking of getting a 19 row cooler:

Z1 Motorsports 370Z/G37 Oil Cooler Kit

Cristobal09 · 01-30-2012, 09:23 AM

I think Jon has one that was half that price, if I remember correctly. May wanna hit him up.

m4a1mustang · 01-30-2012, 09:26 AM

That's not a bad price for a Setrab core, stainless lines, and a Mocal sandwhich plate. I would recommend getting the optional thermostatic plate, though.

To block the cooler off you can use anything in your imagination to block airflow.

Masa · 01-30-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That's not a bad price for a Setrab core, stainless lines, and a Mocal sandwhich plate. I would recommend getting the optional thermostatic plate, though.

To block the cooler off you can use anything in your imagination to block airflow.

Yea I am set on getting the thermostatic plate for the 19r.
It seems like I will just zip tie on a metal plate when its cold out.

m4a1mustang · 01-30-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Masa

Yea I am set on getting the thermostatic plate for the 19r.
It seems like I will just zip tie on a metal plate when its cold out.

That'll do!

Masa · 01-30-2012, 10:44 AM

Guess I will hit up Kirk's Garage and set up an appointment to put on the oil cooler when I am due for my next oil change.

Any idea how many additional quarts I will need with the cooler?

m4a1mustang · 01-30-2012, 10:45 AM

I'd figure at least 1-1.5 quarts.

m4a1mustang · 01-30-2012, 10:46 AM

One thing to consider would be adding an oil pressure gauge. If one of the lines comes off the fitting you don't have much time at all before you're running dry and kill the engine.

Kirkster · 01-30-2012, 10:56 PM

Don't bother with the 19 row. Go strait to the 25 row. You really can't over cool this car very easily in the summertime. A thermostatic plate will take care of the winter time...

eastwest2300 · 01-30-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

Guess I will hit up Kirk's Garage and set up an appointment to put on the oil cooler when I am due for my next oil change.

Any idea how many additional quarts I will need with the cooler?

Ron, what are you trying to do, send that Z to the moon?

ResIpsa · 01-31-2012, 08:31 AM

Actually, the thermostatic plate will not allow your oil temps to get over 160 degrees in the winter. I have a 25 row cooler with a Mocal Thermostatic Plate and I absolutely need to run a block off plate. I fabricated a plate out of fiberglass cloth, spray adhesive, and rubber spray. Not pretty, but effective.

And those brackets are used to support my splitter which is off the car for some winter refurbishing.

Masa · 01-31-2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirkster

Don't bother with the 19 row. Go strait to the 25 row. You really can't over cool this car very easily in the summertime. A thermostatic plate will take care of the winter time...

You don't think 19 row will be enough? I don't plan to track the car much, it will mainly be to keep the temps lower on my daily commute in the summer. I saw 250 degrees this past summer during some spirited driving and want to prevent that this year.

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Ron, what are you trying to do, send that Z to the moon?

Just trying to keep the temps down when it starts getting warmer.

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Originally Posted by ResIpsa

Actually, the thermostatic plate will not allow your oil temps to get over 160 degrees in the winter. I have a 25 row cooler with a Mocal Thermostatic Plate and I absolutely need to run a block off plate. I fabricated a plate out of fiberglass cloth, spray adhesive, and rubber spray. Not pretty, but effective.

Yea I figured as much, I will probably just get a piece of sheet metal and zip tie it in front of the cooler in the winter.

eastwest2300 · 02-01-2012, 08:26 PM

Dude, it sounds like its a lot of trouble.. i dont know..

Masa · 02-01-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Dude, it sounds like its a lot of trouble.. i dont know..

Well, the last thing you want to do when you're having fun is go into limp mode.

That's what she said.

eastwest2300 · 02-01-2012, 08:54 PM

Limp mode??

but dont you think nissan would have included an oil cooler if the Z wasnt made for hot temperatures.. thats what makes me question the need for one the most.

01-30-2012, 09:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	Oil Cooler Questions So I am planning to get an oil cooler this spring. Was wondering what sizes you guys are running and what you use to block it off in the cooler months. I am thinking of getting a 19 row cooler: Z1 Motorsports 370Z/G37 Oil Cooler Kit __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	That's not a bad price for a Setrab core, stainless lines, and a Mocal sandwhich plate. I would recommend getting the optional thermostatic plate, though. To block the cooler off you can use anything in your imagination to block airflow. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	Guess I will hit up Kirk's Garage and set up an appointment to put on the oil cooler when I am due for my next oil change. Any idea how many additional quarts I will need with the cooler? __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I'd figure at least 1-1.5 quarts. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	One thing to consider would be adding an oil pressure gauge. If one of the lines comes off the fitting you don't have much time at all before you're running dry and kill the engine. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	Don't bother with the 19 row. Go strait to the 25 row. You really can't over cool this car very easily in the summertime. A thermostatic plate will take care of the winter time... __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

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ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 338	Actually, the thermostatic plate will not allow your oil temps to get over 160 degrees in the winter. I have a 25 row cooler with a Mocal Thermostatic Plate and I absolutely need to run a block off plate. I fabricated a plate out of fiberglass cloth, spray adhesive, and rubber spray. Not pretty, but effective. And those brackets are used to support my splitter which is off the car for some winter refurbishing. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

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02-01-2012, 08:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Limp mode?? but dont you think nissan would have included an oil cooler if the Z wasnt made for hot temperatures.. thats what makes me question the need for one the most. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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