Would you be willing to pay for an oil cooler as a factory-installed option?

vipor · 11-23-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

voted for option 2.

NOTES: 500$ would be nice, but it's not reasonable to expect parts AND labor to cost that amount. I understand that if it were on all models that they may be able to get down to that point, but we're talking about an add-on. I would give it 4-600$ in parts (must include thermostat-style bypass) and the rest for labor. Then you're talking 4-6 hours at $100/hr (low average for most shops) for the install.

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kdo2milger · 11-23-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

voted for option 2.

NOTES: 500$ would be nice, but it's not reasonable to expect parts AND labor to cost that amount. I understand that if it were on all models that they may be able to get down to that point, but we're talking about an add-on. I would give it 4-600$ in parts (must include thermostat-style bypass) and the rest for labor. Then you're talking 4-6 hours at $100/hr (low average for most shops) for the install.

after its built, ya upwards 1 grand...

however, factory option install at the plant, 500 would be sufficient...

Mike · 11-23-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

voted for option 2.

NOTES: 500$ would be nice, but it's not reasonable to expect parts AND labor to cost that amount. I understand that if it were on all models that they may be able to get down to that point, but we're talking about an add-on. I would give it 4-600$ in parts (must include thermostat-style bypass) and the rest for labor. Then you're talking 4-6 hours at $100/hr (low average for most shops) for the install.

I did the whole modshack oil cooler in about an hour and a half. Parts would cost Nissan less than 100. I voted #1, but I think 250 is more reasonable. There really is nothing to compare price to out there, but if you look at what they charge for trailering packages on pickup trucks, which normally included a LSD, trans oil cooler (closest to what we need), and a trailer hitch and wiring, its anywhere from 150-700 package depending on the vehicle.

Zsteve · 11-23-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I did the whole modshack oil cooler in about an hour and a half. Parts would cost Nissan less than 100. I voted #1, but I think 250 is more reasonable. There really is nothing to compare price to out there, but if you look at what they charge for trailering packages on pickup trucks, which normally included a LSD, trans oil cooler (closest to what we need), and a trailer hitch and wiring, its anywhere from 150-700 package depending on the vehicle.

$250 sounds about right for me for a factory install. It would cost them about $50 bucks with the volume they would do.

semtex · 11-23-2009, 08:52 AM

4-6 hours for a factory install on the assembly line???

semtex · 11-23-2009, 08:56 AM

Hmm....well Nav is an add-on. Do you think it takes them an extra 4-6 hours to install the Nav unit? I mean it might. I don't know. I'm just asking.

vipor · 11-23-2009, 09:01 AM

The way mechanics work is off of book hours. Regardless of wether or not the job takes 30 mins or 3 days, if the book says 4 hours, you pay for 4 hours.

molamann · 11-23-2009, 10:04 AM

Did people even read the OP's post?

6MT · 11-23-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by molamann

Did people even read the OP's post?

rcm2525 · 11-23-2009, 10:27 AM

I have the NISMO which should of had it installed as part of the package. My answer is NO I would not pay for a Nissan option because it would probably be to expensive. There are many aftermarket oil coolers to choose from of very high quality.

Now if we are thinking about warranty on the Z as part of the package then that's another issue.

semtex · 11-23-2009, 10:31 AM

If it's factory-installed, it will be covered under warranty. That's the assumption implicit in the poll, anyway. Sorry I didn't make that explicit.

bullitt5897 · 11-23-2009, 11:29 AM

I would have paid for the extra optional oil cooler for sure! I chose option 1... However, I have a huge 25 row racing cooler coming my way

so I have no worries!

Mag350Z · 11-23-2009, 11:30 AM

It bewilders me to think how much time and money Nissan must have invested in developing the SyncroRevMatch while ignoring this oil temp issue that they are obviously aware of, as evidenced by the installation of oil coolers on magazine tested 370z. Living in South Florida, this is a deal breaker for me. I would gladly pay $500 for a factory installed oil cooler. Should be added to the Sport Package in my opinion.

6MT · 11-23-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mag350Z

Living in South Florida, this is a deal breaker for me.

If that's really the "deal-breaker" for you, I think you should stay away from the 370. Come on... talk about an over-blown issue. If you're going to be driving your 370 hard enough to need an oil cooler (read: tracking the car)... then you shouldn't be buying one.

ConchZ2 · 11-23-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

If that's really the "deal-breaker" for you, I think you should stay away from the 370. Come on... talk about an over-blown issue. If you're going to be driving your 370 hard enough to need an oil cooler (read: tracking the car)... then you shouldn't be buying one.

I agree 101%

View Poll Results: Would you be willing to pay for an oil cooler as a factory-installed option?
Yes, I'd be willing to pay up to an additional $500	88	61.11%
Yes, I'd be willing to pay up to an additional $1000	14	9.72%
Yes, and I'd be willing to pay in excess of an additional $1000	5	3.47%
No, I want an oil cooler, but I'm not willing to pay extra for it	18	12.50%
No, I have no need or desire for an oil cooler	19	13.19%
Voters: 144. You may not vote on this poll

11-23-2009, 08:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	4-6 hours for a factory install on the assembly line??? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

11-23-2009, 08:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	Hmm....well Nav is an add-on. Do you think it takes them an extra 4-6 hours to install the Nav unit? I mean it might. I don't know. I'm just asking. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

11-23-2009, 09:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	The way mechanics work is off of book hours. Regardless of wether or not the job takes 30 mins or 3 days, if the book says 4 hours, you pay for 4 hours. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

11-23-2009, 10:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
rcm2525 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mountains of VA Posts: 133 Drives: 370z NISMO PG #0260 Rep Power: 16	I have the NISMO which should of had it installed as part of the package. My answer is NO I would not pay for a Nissan option because it would probably be to expensive. There are many aftermarket oil coolers to choose from of very high quality. Now if we are thinking about warranty on the Z as part of the package then that's another issue. __________________ ____ "To live outside the law you must be honest" - B.D.

11-23-2009, 10:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	Did people even read the OP's post?

11-23-2009, 10:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	If it's factory-installed, it will be covered under warranty. That's the assumption implicit in the poll, anyway. Sorry I didn't make that explicit. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

11-23-2009, 11:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	I would have paid for the extra optional oil cooler for sure! I chose option 1... However, I have a huge 25 row racing cooler coming my way so I have no worries! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

11-23-2009, 11:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
Mag350Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 95 Drives: 2011 GS Corvette Rep Power: 16	SyncroRevMatch Great, Oil Temp Not So Much It bewilders me to think how much time and money Nissan must have invested in developing the SyncroRevMatch while ignoring this oil temp issue that they are obviously aware of, as evidenced by the installation of oil coolers on magazine tested 370z. Living in South Florida, this is a deal breaker for me. I would gladly pay $500 for a factory installed oil cooler. Should be added to the Sport Package in my opinion.

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