DIY: Oil cooler and radiator spray cooler with video

AnthonyD1978 · 08-04-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

This setting looks the same as the olders Sti's 04-07... they have that setup on their stock top mount intercooler and works great... I remember those times that I put some ice cubes on the intercooler water reservoir tank to spray some cold water to the IC hahaha! well im in to see more of this

I was thinking of putting ice in mine too.

Also thinking of using a alcohol mix in the tank. It should evaporate faster and pull heat faster. Not sure about the fire hazard though....

carlitos_370z · 08-04-2015, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyD1978

I was thinking of putting ice in mine too.

Also thinking of using a alcohol mix in the tank. It should evaporate faster and pull heat faster. Not sure about the fire hazard though....

sounds good bro!!! looking forward to this project... my oil cooler kit are on the way

Chuck33079 · 08-04-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyD1978

I was thinking of putting ice in mine too.

Also thinking of using a alcohol mix in the tank. It should evaporate faster and pull heat faster. Not sure about the fire hazard though....

The ice won't survive in the tank log enough to make a meaningful difference. It's too hot. Alcohol will work, but go 60/40 water to alcohol so it won't ignite.

GSS138 · 08-04-2015, 05:26 PM

I have actually been thinking of this myself! Might hit you up on this. Chuck UR a genious, I never thought of mixing it, my first idea was to just use alcohol but then, fire.

Chuck33079 · 08-04-2015, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GSS138

I have actually been thinking of this myself! Might hit you up on this. Chuck UR a genious, I never thought of mixing it, my first idea was to just use alcohol but then, fire.

Yeah, my old Subie tuner turned me onto that since I was not cool with a 100% meth tank in the trunk in case I got rear ended.

AnthonyD1978 · 08-04-2015, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

The ice won't survive in the tank log enough to make a meaningful difference. It's too hot. Alcohol will work, but go 60/40 water to alcohol so it won't ignite.

Yes, I was going to mix it. Shouldn't be a fire problem then. I'm pretty sure that normal windshield wiper fluid already has a pretty good alcohol mix.

AnthonyD1978 · 08-04-2015, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GSS138

I have actually been thinking of this myself! Might hit you up on this. Chuck UR a genious, I never thought of mixing it, my first idea was to just use alcohol but then, fire.

I'm local to you. Let me know if you want to check it out. It's pretty simple though.

I plan on trying adding the check valve this Saturday before the track day Sunday.

I also went to Lowes to look at garden misters, but changed my mind since I thought they probably required too much water pressure to work as needed.

carlitos_370z · 08-05-2015, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

The ice won't survive in the tank log enough to make a meaningful difference. It's too hot. Alcohol will work, but go 60/40 water to alcohol so it won't ignite.

but depending on what you are going to do

Drag, track time... I said ice was good on the sti cause the reservoir tank is on the trunk away from the heat

if he made a setup similar to that he can use the ice with no problems... actually he can use it but like you said... won't survive long enough...

AnthonyD1978 · 08-14-2015, 10:51 AM

Did Auto Club speedway last Sunday. Ambient temps from 67*-90*.

Cooling mods:
Mishimoto Radiator
Z1 34 row oil cooler kit
Removed center wiper cowl
My Radiator and Oil cooler sprayer

Temps stayed at 220-230* all day.

Wish I had a way to test the sprayer with actual temp #'s. I was thinking of not spraying at all for one session, but I forgot. I sprayed on the front and back straights. I did try to watch my oil temp gauge after spraying and noticed it dropped 5-10*, but that could easily be from just the airflow generated on the straights.

Also the check valves (I ran 2) did not stop the drip ("crack pressure" is too low to make a difference). I would just disconnect the system when I got back to the garage.

All in all the sprayer didn't have any issues. Now I just have to decide to keep it or pull the reservoir out completely to save weight.

Next up is install of the RRP from CJ. Might start it this weekend.

Here is a small clip of some fun on the track:

Chuck33079 · 08-14-2015, 10:55 AM

Stupid thought, but couldn't you just extend the hose to the sprayers and just add a loop? That way, only the amount after the loop would leak out, right?

08-04-2015, 05:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 13	I have actually been thinking of this myself! Might hit you up on this. Chuck UR a genious, I never thought of mixing it, my first idea was to just use alcohol but then, fire. __________________ Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5.

08-14-2015, 10:51 AM	#24 (permalink)
AnthonyD1978 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: OC, Ca Posts: 200 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Did Auto Club speedway last Sunday. Ambient temps from 67-90. Cooling mods: Mishimoto Radiator Z1 34 row oil cooler kit Removed center wiper cowl My Radiator and Oil cooler sprayer Temps stayed at 220-230* all day. Wish I had a way to test the sprayer with actual temp #'s. I was thinking of not spraying at all for one session, but I forgot. I sprayed on the front and back straights. I did try to watch my oil temp gauge after spraying and noticed it dropped 5-10, but that could easily be from just the airflow generated on the straights. Also the check valves (I ran 2) did not stop the drip ("crack pressure" is too low to make a difference). I would just disconnect the system when I got back to the garage. All in all the sprayer didn't have any issues. Now I just have to decide to keep it or pull the reservoir out completely to save weight. Next up is install of the RRP from CJ. Might start it this weekend. Here is a small clip of some fun on the track: FireDan50 and carlitos_370z like this. Last edited by AnthonyD1978; 08-14-2015 at 10:54 AM.*

08-14-2015, 10:55 AM	#25 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Stupid thought, but couldn't you just extend the hose to the sprayers and just add a loop? That way, only the amount after the loop would leak out, right? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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