Mishimoto Oil Cooler

40 to 332 · 06-10-2013, 03:24 PM

Does anyone have knowledge or experience with the Mishimoto oil cooler (MMOC-370Z-09+). It comes as a 19 row unit, with a thermostatic option. It is pricey (listed as $650). Wondering how it compares to the comparable Stillen "street" oil cooler. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

Chuck33079 · 06-10-2013, 03:54 PM

I haven't used their oil cooler on a Z, but I've used one of their universal kits on another vehicle. It worked ok, but it was really cheap. For $650 I'd buy Stillen, GTM, etc. Mishimoto's quality control has been suspect, and an oil cooler could really ruin your day if it fails. For that price you could piece together one out of top shelf parts.

Infidel · 06-10-2013, 04:08 PM

Why would anyone get a smaller oil cooler other than the biggest one made? With the exception of a few bucks more and being a little bigger it makes no sense especially if you're going FI or tracking your Z. If you need one then you need one, why get half an oil cooler?

Chuck33079 · 06-10-2013, 04:10 PM

His location says Canada, so he might be able to get away with a smaller cooler.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-10-2013, 04:47 PM

Not worth what they're asking for in MSRP.

40 to 332 · 06-10-2013, 06:41 PM

Ok, thanks for the input. I'll likely go with the Stillen oil cooler based on the comments. And yes, we don't experience blistering heat here in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, but oil temp can still rise on canyon runs in the summer months when heading uphill, especially on steep grades. Hence the reason for the 19 row unit. Again, thanks for the comments!

Mandingo · 06-10-2013, 07:17 PM

The only great thing about their kit is the more versatile thermostatic sandwich plate. The thermostat temp. can be changed (160, 185, or 200 degrees). link to Mishimoto site

I'm considering getting their T plate and building my own cooler with a 34 row core.

Also, the Mishimoto kit is ~$550 here. Everything is going to me more expensive on a manufacturer's site.

red2010z · 06-10-2013, 07:29 PM

That price is retarded. Get Z1 or Stillen.

olddudesrule · 06-10-2013, 10:01 PM

I'll second the Z1 oil cooler (Setrab). Quality parts, great service.

06-10-2013, 03:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 452 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 439	Mishimoto Oil Cooler Does anyone have knowledge or experience with the Mishimoto oil cooler (MMOC-370Z-09+). It comes as a 19 row unit, with a thermostatic option. It is pricey (listed as $650). Wondering how it compares to the comparable Stillen "street" oil cooler. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

06-10-2013, 03:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I haven't used their oil cooler on a Z, but I've used one of their universal kits on another vehicle. It worked ok, but it was really cheap. For $650 I'd buy Stillen, GTM, etc. Mishimoto's quality control has been suspect, and an oil cooler could really ruin your day if it fails. For that price you could piece together one out of top shelf parts. UNKNOWN_370, O&G and Infidel like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-10-2013, 04:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Infidel Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 457 Drives: 2013 GM 6MT Rep Power: 14	Why would anyone get a smaller oil cooler other than the biggest one made? With the exception of a few bucks more and being a little bigger it makes no sense especially if you're going FI or tracking your Z. If you need one then you need one, why get half an oil cooler? 370Z JT likes this.

06-10-2013, 04:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	His location says Canada, so he might be able to get away with a smaller cooler. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-10-2013, 04:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Not worth what they're asking for in MSRP. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

06-10-2013, 06:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 452 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 439	Ok, thanks for the input. I'll likely go with the Stillen oil cooler based on the comments. And yes, we don't experience blistering heat here in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, but oil temp can still rise on canyon runs in the summer months when heading uphill, especially on steep grades. Hence the reason for the 19 row unit. Again, thanks for the comments!

06-10-2013, 07:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	The only great thing about their kit is the more versatile thermostatic sandwich plate. The thermostat temp. can be changed (160, 185, or 200 degrees). link to Mishimoto site I'm considering getting their T plate and building my own cooler with a 34 row core. Also, the Mishimoto kit is ~$550 here. Everything is going to me more expensive on a manufacturer's site. critical likes this. __________________ some mods

06-10-2013, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
red2010z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas/North Carolina Age: 39 Posts: 587 Drives: '10 Red B/S/M Rep Power: 13	That price is retarded. Get Z1 or Stillen. __________________ AGENCY K&N SWIFT CSF EVO-R VOSSEN MICHELIN Z1 JVC ZENCLOSURE JLW3 JVC

06-10-2013, 10:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
olddudesrule Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 252 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 12	I'll second the Z1 oil cooler (Setrab). Quality parts, great service.

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