DIY: Oil cooler and radiator spray cooler with video

AnthonyD1978 · 08-02-2015, 11:54 PM

Oil temps?

We will see on the 9th since it will be my first track day in the Z.

Freeway speeds only get me to 180. I don't think the sprayer will be effective at such a low temp when the thermostat switch is barely opening.

Hard for me to test in stop and go traffic. Too many variables. Plus need some good wind speed for it to be effective.

I have no expectation that this will be any kind of miracle cure, but it can't hurt and I thought it would be a fun DYI.

Rusty · 08-03-2015, 07:11 PM

You have an oil cooler? If so, what size?

AnthonyD1978 · 08-04-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You have an oil cooler? If so, what size?

Setrab 34 row. Z1 kit.

Hmmm the vids aren't showing up any longer for me.

carlitos_370z · 08-04-2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

You should get some temp sensors and test it out. The old Evo 8's came with that feature standard for their intercooler, so your set up should work.

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

AnthonyD1978 · 08-04-2015, 12:21 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, 02:43 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, 02:50 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.

AnthonyD1978 · 08-04-2015, 05:56 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.

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AnthonyD1978 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: OC, Ca Posts: 200 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	Oil temps? We will see on the 9th since it will be my first track day in the Z. Freeway speeds only get me to 180. I don't think the sprayer will be effective at such a low temp when the thermostat switch is barely opening. Hard for me to test in stop and go traffic. Too many variables. Plus need some good wind speed for it to be effective. I have no expectation that this will be any kind of miracle cure, but it can't hurt and I thought it would be a fun DYI. Last edited by AnthonyD1978; 08-03-2015 at 12:18 AM.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,415 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	You have an oil cooler? If so, what size? __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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