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2011 Nismo#91 · 10-16-2017, 02:03 PM

So I think I am getting pretty decent at this

thing and pushing the car to what I think it's capable of but..

I was at the track this weekend and the air temps were in the low to mid 60s the whole weekend. With a 34 row oil cooler the gauge was reading 260, same as it was when I had the 25 row cooler. Engine Coolant Temps Peak at 230F.

Is there something wrong with the oil cooler? It seems to be working when not at the track. Temps get to 180 and usually stay there so I think the thermostatic sandwich plate is working correctly. Maybe it's a flow issue? I really hope I won't have to add more cooling but I am suspecting I will.

Thoughts?

10-16-2017, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,381 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 33858	Oil Cooler/Temp issue (no it's not what your thinking) So I think I am getting pretty decent at this thing and pushing the car to what I think it's capable of but.. I was at the track this weekend and the air temps were in the low to mid 60s the whole weekend. With a 34 row oil cooler the gauge was reading 260, same as it was when I had the 25 row cooler. Engine Coolant Temps Peak at 230F. Is there something wrong with the oil cooler? It seems to be working when not at the track. Temps get to 180 and usually stay there so I think the thermostatic sandwich plate is working correctly. Maybe it's a flow issue? I really hope I won't have to add more cooling but I am suspecting I will. Thoughts? __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs Last edited by 2011 Nismo#91; 10-16-2017 at 03:42 PM.