Buying a New Z:

JaseyCar · 03-16-2011, 09:33 PM

Should I get the oil cooler installed when I buy it? The Z will be m daily driver.

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks.

Red__Zed · 03-16-2011, 09:35 PM

You don't need an oil cooler unless you are planning on tracking it, or running it really hard on the street.

JaseyCar · 03-16-2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

You don't need an oil cooler unless you are planning on tracking it, or running it really hard on the street.

Ah, I see. I mean I plan on driving spirited from time to time for sure.

PapoZalsa · 03-16-2011, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

You don't need an oil cooler unless you are planning on tracking it, or running it really hard on the street.

Plus your PT warranty will be voided!

Mike · 03-16-2011, 09:38 PM

drive it for a bit and see if you have any problems or are uncomfortable with the oil temps. In Atlanta when its 90 degrees out, I would hit 260 oil temp in stop and go traffic without one.

Red__Zed · 03-16-2011, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Plus your PT warranty will be voided!

Only if the failure is related to the oil cooler.

OP-- Most everyone one this board has run their Z a bit in the twisties, and I don't think you'll need the cooler on the street.

chops · 03-16-2011, 09:39 PM

agreed with the above

on a side note...NICE stable Mike ^

Mike · 03-16-2011, 09:56 PM

thanks!

OldGuy · 03-16-2011, 10:28 PM

I drive my Z in normal use and the oil cooler issue is not a part of my world. I don't think you'd need it unless you take your car to the racetrack. I put my money in a rich new custom leather interior.

03-16-2011, 09:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
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03-16-2011, 09:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	You don't need an oil cooler unless you are planning on tracking it, or running it really hard on the street.

03-16-2011, 09:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	agreed with the above on a side note...NICE stable Mike ^

03-16-2011, 10:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	I drive my Z in normal use and the oil cooler issue is not a part of my world. I don't think you'd need it unless you take your car to the racetrack. I put my money in a rich new custom leather interior.