MA Motorsports Diff Cooler Install

Rusty · 05-31-2018, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

How did you go through the firewall? I am going to pick up my ACC power from the evap can wiring.

Through the big wiring grommet under the hood. After I ran the wiring through. I put rtv over the area to seal it.

Spooler · 06-01-2018, 10:38 PM

I got my relay's in today. I am not sure I will have time to tackle it this weekend. The honey do list is long.

Rusty · 02-02-2019, 10:19 PM

Up-date.

Getting ready to drop the sub-frame to install the SPL bushing in the sub-frame mounts. So I decided to drain the rear diff of fluid. Very pleased with what came out. No particles that I can see. The lube is dark, but not black. Pulled apart the screen filter that I installed in the line that goes from the diff to the cooler. Nothing in there either.

Man.......that OS Giken lube is thick.

I'm going to leave it drain over night. Oh, there is about 2,000 miles on this lube since I installed the OS Giken diff and cooler. So it was over due for a change.

Spooler · 02-02-2019, 10:30 PM

Can't wait to have mine installed for Zdayz this year.

Elmo370z · 02-20-2019, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Up-date.

Getting ready to drop the sub-frame to install the SPL bushing in the sub-frame mounts. So I decided to drain the rear diff of fluid. Very pleased with what came out. No particles that I can see. The lube is dark, but not black. Pulled apart the screen filter that I installed in the line that goes from the diff to the cooler. Nothing in there either.

Man.......that OS Giken lube is thick.

I'm going to leave it drain over night. Oh, there is about 2,000 miles on this lube since I installed the OS Giken diff and cooler. So it was over due for a change.

Damn how often you changing the diff fluid?

Elmo370z · 02-20-2019, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Up-date.

Getting ready to drop the sub-frame to install the SPL bushing in the sub-frame mounts. So I decided to drain the rear diff of fluid. Very pleased with what came out. No particles that I can see. The lube is dark, but not black. Pulled apart the screen filter that I installed in the line that goes from the diff to the cooler. Nothing in there either.

Man.......that OS Giken lube is thick.

I'm going to leave it drain over night. Oh, there is about 2,000 miles on this lube since I installed the OS Giken diff and cooler. So it was over due for a change.

Hey rusty you want to install my hood vents later this year. I could use a mini road trip while im up north and good excuse for you to sip on some moonshine and make a few bucks. Plus I could learn a thing or too.

Rusty · 02-20-2019, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

Hey rusty you want to install my hood vents later this year. I could use a mini road trip while im up north and good excuse for you to sip on some moonshine and make a few bucks. Plus I could learn a thing or too.

How many vents you got?

Elmo370z · 02-20-2019, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

How many vents you got?

3 like you

Rusty · 02-20-2019, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

3 like you

Shoot me a pm.

Elmo370z · 02-20-2019, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Shoot me a pm.

Text’d you

Mn23 · 09-24-2020, 07:31 AM

Hey Rusty,

I just custom installed mine with your guidance, thanks!
How long does it usually take to cool down the diff temp and what is the optimal temp? Mine has a temp switch that turns on at 180 and I noticed that the pump and fan do run quite often and run for about 10-15 min every time. I don’t have the MMA fan shroud so trying to make sure the ventilation and cooling power is enough.

Thanks

Rusty · 09-24-2020, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mn23

Hey Rusty,

I just custom installed mine with your guidance, thanks!
How long does it usually take to cool down the diff temp and what is the optimal temp? Mine has a temp switch that turns on at 180 and I noticed that the pump and fan do run quite often and run for about 10-15 min every time. I don’t have the MMA fan shroud so trying to make sure the ventilation and cooling power is enough.

Thanks

I've seen high of 270F before turning the cooler on. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to cool off. Think the idea temp would be about 180 to 200F. Depending on what weight lube you use. When you get above 270F. The lube starts to break down and cook.

GeauxTigers1 · 09-30-2020, 03:32 PM

Hey Rusty! Thanks for the awesome build thread! Just had the Ma Motorsports diff cooler installed but didn't realize it doesn't come with any electrical/switches so it's always on. Obviously don't need it just heading to the grocery store or a quick drive with the kids (not a daily but any excuse to take her out) so I wanted to add a switch. Either one switch for both the fan and pump or one for each. Jon over at Ma mentioned to be careful I get the right amp rated switches but haven't heard back on what amps I need. lol It doesn't look like your thread specifies the amps or notes which switches you used. I don't want to buy ones that won't work or will melt bc they aren't rated high enough. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Here's the ones I'm looking at:
My favorite and the mounting hole will fit in our little dummy switches above the cup holder but not sure the "paddle" will fit before hitting the mold. Curious if anyone has used these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...Z5O2LH6Y&psc=1

or

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...5X700J66&psc=1

I know the second ones will fit but want to make sure the amp rating is where it needs to be. Thinking of getting both bc they're cheap enough but don't want to end up where NEITHER of them work. lol

Spooler · 09-30-2020, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeauxTigers1

Hey Rusty! Thanks for the awesome build thread! Just had the Ma Motorsports diff cooler installed but didn't realize it doesn't come with any electrical/switches so it's always on. Obviously don't need it just heading to the grocery store or a quick drive with the kids (not a daily but any excuse to take her out) so I wanted to add a switch. Either one switch for both the fan and pump or one for each. Jon over at Ma mentioned to be careful I get the right amp rated switches but haven't heard back on what amps I need. lol It doesn't look like your thread specifies the amps or notes which switches you used. I don't want to buy ones that won't work or will melt bc they aren't rated high enough. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Here's the ones I'm looking at:
My favorite and the mounting hole will fit in our little dummy switches above the cup holder but not sure the "paddle" will fit before hitting the mold. Curious if anyone has used these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...Z5O2LH6Y&psc=1

or

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...5X700J66&psc=1

I know the second ones will fit but want to make sure the amp rating is where it needs to be. Thinking of getting both bc they're cheap enough but don't want to end up where NEITHER of them work. lol

You want to run them off of a relay. Use the switch to energize the relay and turn on the diff cooler fan and pump at the same time.

Rusty · 09-30-2020, 04:44 PM

I used 15 amp switches wired with 30 relay's. One switch and relay for the fan, and one switch and relay for the pump.

06-01-2018, 10:38 PM	#77 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,830 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	I got my relay's in today. I am not sure I will have time to tackle it this weekend. The honey do list is long. Rusty, Hotrodz and jchammond like this.

02-02-2019, 10:19 PM	#78 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Up-date. Getting ready to drop the sub-frame to install the SPL bushing in the sub-frame mounts. So I decided to drain the rear diff of fluid. Very pleased with what came out. No particles that I can see. The lube is dark, but not black. Pulled apart the screen filter that I installed in the line that goes from the diff to the cooler. Nothing in there either. Man.......that OS Giken lube is thick. I'm going to leave it drain over night. Oh, there is about 2,000 miles on this lube since I installed the OS Giken diff and cooler. So it was over due for a change. Hotrodz and Spooler like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-02-2019, 10:30 PM	#79 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,830 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Can't wait to have mine installed for Zdayz this year. Rusty and Hotrodz like this.

09-24-2020, 07:31 AM	#86 (permalink)
Mn23 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: GTA Posts: 49 Drives: 17 Black 370Z Rep Power: 9	Hey Rusty, I just custom installed mine with your guidance, thanks! How long does it usually take to cool down the diff temp and what is the optimal temp? Mine has a temp switch that turns on at 180 and I noticed that the pump and fan do run quite often and run for about 10-15 min every time. I don’t have the MMA fan shroud so trying to make sure the ventilation and cooling power is enough. Thanks Rusty likes this.

09-30-2020, 03:32 PM	#88 (permalink)
GeauxTigers1 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 590 Drives: 2017 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 6745	Hey Rusty! Thanks for the awesome build thread! Just had the Ma Motorsports diff cooler installed but didn't realize it doesn't come with any electrical/switches so it's always on. Obviously don't need it just heading to the grocery store or a quick drive with the kids (not a daily but any excuse to take her out) so I wanted to add a switch. Either one switch for both the fan and pump or one for each. Jon over at Ma mentioned to be careful I get the right amp rated switches but haven't heard back on what amps I need. lol It doesn't look like your thread specifies the amps or notes which switches you used. I don't want to buy ones that won't work or will melt bc they aren't rated high enough. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Here's the ones I'm looking at: My favorite and the mounting hole will fit in our little dummy switches above the cup holder but not sure the "paddle" will fit before hitting the mold. Curious if anyone has used these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...Z5O2LH6Y&psc=1 or https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...5X700J66&psc=1 I know the second ones will fit but want to make sure the amp rating is where it needs to be. Thinking of getting both bc they're cheap enough but don't want to end up where NEITHER of them work. lol Rusty likes this. __________________ Fast Intentions Kit Stage 2 #076 2017 Twin Turbo 370z Nismo. JMS Built Block, Closed Deck 874whp, 803lbs Tq e85 Ecutek Tune

09-30-2020, 04:44 PM	#90 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I used 15 amp switches wired with 30 relay's. One switch and relay for the fan, and one switch and relay for the pump. GeauxTigers1 and Hotrodz like this. __________________ 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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