Parts needed: Drill and bits - to drill the 1/4" hole for the nozzles. Bumper does NOT have to be removed. You just have to drill at an angle. Start
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
08-02-2015, 05:48 PM | #1 (permalink) |
Base Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: OC, Ca
Posts: 200
Drives: 2010 370z Nismo
Rep Power: 15 |
DIY: Oil cooler and radiator spray cooler with video
Parts needed:
Drill and bits - to drill the 1/4" hole for the nozzles. Bumper does NOT have to be removed. You just have to drill at an angle. Start with a smaller bit for the pilot holes and work up to the 1/4" bit. Then the nozzles will actually screw in and be secure. Nozzles - see pic below for what I used. Can be picked up at major auto parts stores. 2 nozzles per pack. You will need two packs if you want to do the 3 nozzle setup like mine. Vacuum line - I used 5/32" line. I used 15' of line which was too much, but better than not having enough. Vacuum 'T' connectors - I used 3 of them in my setup. You can use 2 'T' connectors and 1 'L' connector for the end. Zip ties - Optional. I didn't use them. Installed windshield spray nozzles into the bumper. Disconnected (not spliced) the OEM nozzle line. Disconnected up by the passenger side hood hinge. Then ran new line from there. Activates using OEM wiper stalk in the car. You can uninstall the wipers so they don't move if you want. Couldn't locate a fuse to turn off the wipers. Also since the nozzles are below the wiper fluid reservoir the fluid will drip out slowly AFTER you activate the first time. Just hook back up the factory line to stop the pressure leak. Takes 5 seconds. Edit: I noticed it stopped dripping, but I think that might be because the fluid level in the reservoir got low enough that the pressure went down. Plan on using this during track days on the big straights. It is a pretty fine mist and shouldn't be an issue. 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. The pics are self explanatory. You can see where I ran the line under certain panels so they don't get pinched with the hood. Last edited by AnthonyD1978; 08-04-2015 at 06:57 PM. |
08-02-2015, 08:39 PM | #2 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Whales Vagina
Posts: 4,586
Drives: the speed limit...
Rep Power: 122867 |
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.
|
08-02-2015, 10:19 PM | #3 (permalink) |
Base Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: OC, Ca
Posts: 200
Drives: 2010 370z Nismo
Rep Power: 15 |
Took a better video. Wasn't dripping this time. I think because the fluid was low so there wasn't that much pressure forcing it through....?
Last edited by AnthonyD1978; 08-04-2015 at 12:35 PM. |
08-03-2015, 12:54 AM | #5 (permalink) |
Base Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: OC, Ca
Posts: 200
Drives: 2010 370z Nismo
Rep Power: 15 |
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 01:18 AM. |
08-03-2015, 08:11 PM | #6 (permalink) |
Ronin Samurai - Assassin
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky
Age: 68
Posts: 35,217
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 |
08-04-2015, 10:18 AM | #8 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Houston
Posts: 12,265
Drives: 2011 370ztt
Rep Power: 29539 |
If you stuck a one-way check valve in the line to the sprayer you wouldn't have the leak.
__________________
2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent |
08-04-2015, 10:22 AM | #9 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Puerto Rico
Posts: 7,157
Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6
Rep Power: 7586 |
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
|
08-04-2015, 11:34 AM | #10 (permalink) | |
Base Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: OC, Ca
Posts: 200
Drives: 2010 370z Nismo
Rep Power: 15 |
Quote:
Edit: Actually the check valve would be going the wrong way. If it's in the direction to stop the drip from the nozzles it will also stop them from working when I need them to. Or am I missing something lol. Last edited by AnthonyD1978; 08-04-2015 at 11:40 AM. |
|
08-04-2015, 11:57 AM | #12 (permalink) |
Ronin Samurai - Assassin
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky
Age: 68
Posts: 35,217
Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M
Rep Power: 2684438 |
No videos.
__________________
浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html |
08-04-2015, 12:34 PM | #14 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Houston
Posts: 12,265
Drives: 2011 370ztt
Rep Power: 29539 |
Most of them need some pressure to open. So it wouldn't leak, but once the pump kicks on it will open the valve.
__________________
2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent |
Bookmarks |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
DIY: Stillen 19 Row Oil Cooler Install - driver side (stock PS cooler unmoved) | djpathfinder | DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) | 21 | 11-30-2015 06:47 AM |
Oil cooler and radiator spray cooler. DYI with vid | AnthonyD1978 | DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) | 4 | 08-04-2015 01:16 PM |
[FOR SALE] Mishimoto Radiator, Oil Cooler and OEM Fender | mjch3n | Parts for sale (Private Classifieds) | 3 | 06-11-2015 09:28 PM |
Use CSF Radiator's Internal Radiator for ATs for Oil Cooler? | Nixlimited | Engine & Drivetrain | 21 | 07-01-2014 09:46 AM |
Oil Cooler - any issues with covering radiator? | EgoTrip | Engine & Drivetrain | 10 | 06-07-2011 06:03 PM |