how to keep engine cool ?

animal23 · 06-19-2012, 02:27 AM

what should i put in my nismo to keep the engine running cool all the time?

thanks

kdo2milger · 06-19-2012, 02:29 AM

a vented hood is about the only option that i can think of, short of dropping in a window unit...j/k

LakeShow · 06-19-2012, 03:10 AM

Open your hood and blow as hard as you can on the engine.

Gauge · 06-19-2012, 08:30 AM

DIY ZSpeed NISMO 370Z Aluminum Under Pan Diffuser

Because we all know when you say engine cool, you mean oil cool.

GaleForce · 06-19-2012, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

a vented hood is about the only option that i can think of, short of dropping in a window unit...j/k

how many BTU's do we need?

Vented hood is probably the best bet. I know under the hood of my car is crazy hot, could cook road kill after a quick drive.

wstar · 06-19-2012, 10:26 AM

It's all about oil temps. A vented hood will help keep heat soak out of the bay in general and might drop your oil temps a few degrees, but the critical thing here is to get an oil cooler going if you're having engine heat problems. Nothing else will completely solve the problem.

Unless your normal usage (whatever that might be, commuting or auto-x or ....) is putting your oil temp gauge up in the 250+ range on a regular basis, I wouldn't even worry about it too much, tbh.

Trips · 06-19-2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by animal23

what should i put in my nismo to keep the engine running cool all the time?

thanks

Where is the gauge marking the temp?

Normally a dot or two before the middle is perfectly normal

I've yet to notice the temp go up even on a 90º+ day

XwChriswX · 06-19-2012, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by animal23

what should i put in my nismo to keep the engine running cool all the time?

thanks

Liquid Nitrogen coolant?

MJB · 06-19-2012, 11:40 PM

You can try Redline waterwetter along with a larger aftermarket radiator. Vented hood with an oil cooler and you would be good to go.

bigsix · 06-20-2012, 12:01 AM

I think the #1 best thing for cooling this VQ engine is an oil cooler. Otherwise, you might want to pop the hood open when you park for short periods of time. And, drive moderately hard. That'l help cool the engine.

Jordo! · 06-20-2012, 12:11 AM

If you mean the motor, change the ratio of coolant to water to favor water.

Nothing absorbs heat like water.

If you mean the engine oil, those Arc cool fins do actually work. Buy 2-3 sets and place on bottom of oil pan. Expect a 10+*F drop. I'm serious.

That won't do for the track, of course. For that you need an oil cooler of some sort, preferably with a thermostat set to about 200 F* even.

seymore4 · 06-20-2012, 01:17 AM

Also if you get an uprev tune you can set the fan to come on at a lower temp, seems to be helping

red6spd · 06-20-2012, 01:43 AM

Ice cubes? Such a small amount of info you gave us. If your talking about oil do a search.

Dustin@Z1 · 07-03-2012, 02:56 PM

Aside from what was listed above, a true radiator ducting setup around the fascia opening directing 100% of the air into the radiator could be a possibility.

1) Oil Cooler
2) Water/Coolant mixture adjustment
3) Radiator
4) Hood (IF DESIGNED PROPERLY!!!)
5) Ducting

osbornsm · 07-03-2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by animal23

what should i put in my nismo to keep the engine running cool all the time?

Bacon.

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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	It's all about oil temps. A vented hood will help keep heat soak out of the bay in general and might drop your oil temps a few degrees, but the critical thing here is to get an oil cooler going if you're having engine heat problems. Nothing else will completely solve the problem. Unless your normal usage (whatever that might be, commuting or auto-x or ....) is putting your oil temp gauge up in the 250+ range on a regular basis, I wouldn't even worry about it too much, tbh. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	You can try Redline waterwetter along with a larger aftermarket radiator. Vented hood with an oil cooler and you would be good to go. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

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bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	I think the #1 best thing for cooling this VQ engine is an oil cooler. Otherwise, you might want to pop the hood open when you park for short periods of time. And, drive moderately hard. That'l help cool the engine.

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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	If you mean the motor, change the ratio of coolant to water to favor water. Nothing absorbs heat like water. If you mean the engine oil, those Arc cool fins do actually work. Buy 2-3 sets and place on bottom of oil pan. Expect a 10+F drop. I'm serious. That won't do for the track, of course. For that you need an oil cooler of some sort, preferably with a thermostat set to about 200 F even. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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seymore4 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West coast Age: 41 Posts: 560 Drives: 2010 nismo Rep Power: 6727	Also if you get an uprev tune you can set the fan to come on at a lower temp, seems to be helping

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Dustin@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NLA Posts: 1,313 Drives: NLA Rep Power: 18	Aside from what was listed above, a true radiator ducting setup around the fascia opening directing 100% of the air into the radiator could be a possibility. 1) Oil Cooler 2) Water/Coolant mixture adjustment 3) Radiator 4) Hood (IF DESIGNED PROPERLY!!!) 5) Ducting

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