Originally Posted by Gregor12 let me ask this question because I’m interested to see what you guys would pick… if the 370z did not exist, what would you buy? (something
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The Nissan stock oil cooler is a piece of garbage. Yet another Nissan bandaid - just like using GT-R fluid to fix failing CSC. Add an aftermarket oil cooler for real cooling.
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If you want to go to the track, track prep your car. For damned near any car (esp. one that makes power) that means adding additional cooling, like an oil to air cooler. |
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I'm not talking about it running hot on the track. I'm talking about cruise control at 85ish mph on the highway and seeing 250F+ temps on the oil temp gauge. The 2012 I saw this happen in was 100% stock and wasn't running noticeably cooler than my 2011 with no stock cooler. Both were pegged between 250-255F on the gauge. The stock cooler is a worthless piece of garbage in my experience
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August in Texas. Definitely over 100F. Speed is a big factor as well. We were on a toll road with 85 mph speed limit. At 70 mph, I've never had an issue with temps - typically right around 225F or so. But I've found that extra 15-20 mph increases oil temps significantly during the Texas summer weather.
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lolol hey how was i suppose to know i thought it only applied to the nismo because my oil temps were still high as **** haha
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I've owned with and without, and the oil cooler made a noticeable difference. Let's just say under the same conditions where my 2011 would run 240 - 250 degrees I haven't seen the oil-cooler-equipped cars go above 220. Last edited by Davey; 04-06-2015 at 05:39 PM. |
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If icouldn't get a Z, it would've been the 1LE camaro or a G37ipl used cuz i won't pay $51k for one. I don't see the value at that price so, something with less than 10,000 miles for $41,000 to 43k
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As long as I'm not on the gas, I have no problems with temps. Easier said than done though
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With the cooler, I've kept an eye on it as well. Same driving, same "Indiana in July" weather (we had about 12 days in a row >100 degrees last year, not exactly Texas, but not exactly refreshingly cool) and I honestly can't remember the last time I saw my oil temp above 220 degrees. So... I wonder if certain cars run warmer, and even with the oil cooler, certain cars still run warmer? Possibly yours runs fairly cool for a cooler-less car, and the 2012 you were with runs on the hot side? I really don't know, but there does seem to be a very different set of experiences depending on who you ask, and it's not because I'm putting around at 56 mph. |
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I have seen my oil temps climb to 220 is at the drag strip with about 4 passes. Mostly in the evening when temps start to drop and humidity rises. I shut my z down for about 30 minutes before I attempt to run any more passes. Performance drops significantly after 220 tho
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I just ran FM 2222 yesterday around 85F. In 3rd gear most of the time between 4K-6K RPMs I hit 260F temp after just a mile or so. I shifted into 4th for the last few curves just to back it off a bit. But I know the capability of the car. I push it hard for brief periods at a time, then back off. It just can't handle repeated driving at higher RPMs, especially in hotter temps. My feeling about the stock cooler is that it doesn't provide significantly more cooling during hard driving and its not really needed for DD or cruising. I bet I could hit limp mode (even with the stock cooler) if I cruised in 2nd gear long enough at 40-50 mph. And let's be clear here; I don't have any problems with temps when I'm not driving hard or at high RPMs. Very few roads in the country would give the Z problems with temps while just cruising - it's only ever been a problem for me because I just happen to live near the highest speed limit in the country in a hot climate. And one particular time, I was cruising with a 2012 with stock cooler that was running just as hot, leading me to believe the stock cooler wasn't helping much. I also have R2C intakes with metal tubes, so my IATs easily get high enough for the ECU to start reducing power. I'm sure this contributes to higher temps throughout the engine bay. Another reason I'm fairly certain my Z is not one running on the cooler side.
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