how does the 2012 factory oil cooler stand up to track/auto x

Originally Posted by totopo

On a like ~90 degree day at acs I hit like 230 on warm up, 265ish after first full lap (usually best time) then close to 280 after 2 more full laps, where the engine is noticeably slower, then ran a cool down lap after 3 green laps which usually got it to the 260-265 range. The stock oil cooler definitely does not cut it. I would strongly recommend you plan to have cool-down laps unless you are stuck behind traffic. For a 20 minute session I think I got usually like 5-6 full laps in, not counting first warm up and ending half a lap after checker. So I did warm up, 3 laps, cool down, 1-2 laps, checker i think. Probably better if you plan warm up, 2 laps, cool down, 2-3 laps, checker. I would also recommend you treat your warm up lap like a warm up and not to go crazy and overheat your engine on a useless lap.

According to motoiq, 280F is bad

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edit: apperently can't link to motoiq? just search for their 370z project car.

Originally Posted by ban25

With a 34-row cooler in my '09, I typically peak out at 240F on the track, including at ACS. Before that, I was hitting 300F and experiencing severe limp mode. Obviously the 2012+ model years have improved cooling, but I would still be concerned about hitting 260F+ because you are likely to get some reduction in performance even if it's not full on limp mode.

Originally Posted by Bshields22

In my '09 Z i don't recall ever going passed maybe 265ish and same with my '12 Z however my only track day was wet so i pushed it about 85%. I may do one track day all out to get a baseline before I make a commitment. btw, is your video all out like that with oil temps still 260?

Originally Posted by totopo

On a like ~90 degree day at acs I hit like 230 on warm up, 265ish after first full lap (usually best time) then close to 280 after 2 more full laps, where the engine is noticeably slower, then ran a cool down lap after 3 green laps which usually got it to the 260-265 range. The stock oil cooler definitely does not cut it. I would strongly recommend you plan to have cool-down laps unless you are stuck behind traffic. For a 20 minute session I think I got usually like 5-6 full laps in, not counting first warm up and ending half a lap after checker. So I did warm up, 3 laps, cool down, 1-2 laps, checker i think. Probably better if you plan warm up, 2 laps, cool down, 2-3 laps, checker. I would also recommend you treat your warm up lap like a warm up and not to go crazy and overheat your engine on a useless lap.

According to motoiq, 280F is bad

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edit: apperently can't link to motoiq? just search for their 370z project car.

Originally Posted by street2soul

true. if you start grooving on trackdays, sooner or later will need an oil cooler.. i need to stop being lazy and get an oil cooler

Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

hahaha! like i said.. i test already my stock oil cooler and work great enough at least for the track that i run here on PR... But already have my Stillen 25 rows oil cooler and can wait to tested

Tomorrow im going to install new rotors, brake pads brake fluid... Almost ready for January track day and test how much hold my new oil cooler.

Originally Posted by street2soul

Lol I'm installing new rotors, brake pads fluid this weekend too. This thread made me just pull the trigger on 34 row oil cooler.. i'll be homeless by christmas

Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

Looooooool! nice bro! see it this way.... that is your own personal Christmas Gift

BTW what brand of rotors and brake pads do you go?

Im going to install the EBC USR Ultimax rotors, EBC yellowstuff brake pads and Motul RBF600 as brake fluid can wait to see how this setup are going to work in the track and in my daily

Originally Posted by street2soul

I heard good things about yellowstuff. not too noisy for DD and bites really well on the track. is the Ultimax rotors 2 piece or 1?
I got OEM blanks, Carbotech XP10 front and RBF600. it's always been the recipe that works for me on the track! Lol my friend suggested getting Duralast blank rotors from Autozone for $38 a piece, but I haven't seen anyone really reviewed them for track purpose. but we go through rotors pretty quick and maybe i'll try them out next time

Originally Posted by street2soul

keeping this pace for around 10 laps~ 20 minute in the summer time will brings it to 270ish but it plateaus there. maybe if i ran more than 20 minute 100% i would go over, but never experienced it so far.
in this video weather was a cool~55-60F so i was maxing out no more than 260F.. i actually think cooling got better after several track events.. almost like "Track break-in".. maybe i have a freak oil cooler..

Originally Posted by Bshields22

Whats times were you running at ACS. I had a base stock 09 7AT and never hit limp mode. I was kissing the 265-270 every now and then but never really got close the 280. i ran 2:10-2:12 times

Originally Posted by Bshields22

Whats times were you running at ACS. I had a base stock 09 7AT and never hit limp mode. I was kissing the 265-270 every now and then but never really got close the 280. i ran 2:10-2:12 times