Cooling A Nismo or Z 'Sport' Model

tim414 · 03-09-2015, 10:37 PM

I have been wondering if anyone has changed their radiator to a larger one with built in oil cooler?

In my outlook anyway, I believe the 'coolant' cooled oil coolers are most efficient year round, especially in the winter.....

I'm not familiar with aftermarket parts suppliers for Nissan's. I wish there were a list of reputable suppliers...I do know DeWitts makes some mighty fine rads for Vette.

Rusty · 03-09-2015, 11:22 PM

No one makes what you want. Best bet is an oil cooler. 25 row or larger if you track. In the winter time. Block off part of the air flow to the cooler. That's what most do here.

BehindSpace · 03-11-2015, 10:31 PM

if theyre blocking off part of the oil cooler arent they blocking part of the radiator also? What somebody needs to make is an integrated oil pan/sump that taps into the coolant flow.

Rusty · 03-11-2015, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BehindSpace

if theyre blocking off part of the oil cooler arent they blocking part of the radiator also? What somebody needs to make is an integrated oil pan/sump that taps into the coolant flow.

They make a dry sump system that does that. $$$$$$

tim414 · 03-15-2015, 08:01 AM

The Z06 has dry sump. It has nothing to do with cooling the oil however.

The early Z06's of the sixth generation have have 'air' cooled oil coolers (circa 2006-2010). The 2011-2013 have factory 'coolant' cooled oil coolers which ARE more efficient. The seventh gen Z06 has coolant cooled oil coolers also.

The issue was NOT summer heat either (on air cooled coolers). It is winter warming.

There are two styles. One, is the cooler built into the radiator. I prefer those.

tim414 · 03-15-2015, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BehindSpace

if theyre blocking off part of the oil cooler arent they blocking part of the radiator also? What somebody needs to make is an integrated oil pan/sump that taps into the coolant flow.

While I do not yet own a Z, I can say this: No.

It's NOT covering the radiator. The air cooled oil coolers are NOT part of the radiator.

However, the air oil cooler could be located in front of the radiator. But, this will not affect the winter cooling of the coolant by covering the oil cooler. It's only a small fraction of the size of the rad.

03-09-2015, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
tim414 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: North Texas Posts: 38 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 10	Cooling A Nismo or Z 'Sport' Model I have been wondering if anyone has changed their radiator to a larger one with built in oil cooler? In my outlook anyway, I believe the 'coolant' cooled oil coolers are most efficient year round, especially in the winter..... I'm not familiar with aftermarket parts suppliers for Nissan's. I wish there were a list of reputable suppliers...I do know DeWitts makes some mighty fine rads for Vette.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,218 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	No one makes what you want. Best bet is an oil cooler. 25 row or larger if you track. In the winter time. Block off part of the air flow to the cooler. That's what most do here. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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BehindSpace Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 83 Drives: 2014 Evo X MR Rep Power: 85	if theyre blocking off part of the oil cooler arent they blocking part of the radiator also? What somebody needs to make is an integrated oil pan/sump that taps into the coolant flow.

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tim414 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: North Texas Posts: 38 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 10	The Z06 has dry sump. It has nothing to do with cooling the oil however. The early Z06's of the sixth generation have have 'air' cooled oil coolers (circa 2006-2010). The 2011-2013 have factory 'coolant' cooled oil coolers which ARE more efficient. The seventh gen Z06 has coolant cooled oil coolers also. The issue was NOT summer heat either (on air cooled coolers). It is winter warming. There are two styles. One, is the cooler built into the radiator. I prefer those.