DIY: Oil Cooler (scratch built install, lottsa pics).....>.

Nissanboy

Would teflon tape work just as good as the high temp sealant?

Nikkolai

I would use the high temp sealant over the teflon tape. I used teflon tape and it was holding up fine for a while until one of my lines started to have a very small leak but a leak none the less. The sealant is extra peace of mind.

b1adesofcha0s

I'm interested in trying this install out in a little over a month. Saw this on the racer parts wholesale website and was wondering if this oil cooler kit has everything needed for the install on the Z. Includes the tru cool oil cooler, mocal sandwich plate, 10' of stainless braided hose, and "the necessary fittings". Not sure it has all the fittings we need since I don't see any 90* ones in the photo. If it does have everything, it would save a good $50 or so.

Oil Cooler Kits - Oil Cooler Kit with Thermostat

Edit: looks like this has been mentioned before and should be fine.

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jborsos

B1ade,

We have sold hundreds of these kits with several being installed on 370Z's.
- Can the fittings be difficult to install on the hose? Perhaps. It depends on your skill and expertise. There are tools that make the job a snap. Koul Tools - KOUL Tools
or you can order the kit with the Aeroquip socketless hose.

- There is no issue with the hose handling heat.

Racer Parts Wholesale has sold parts and safety equipment to the amateur and professional racing community for over 20 years.

Full disclosure:
My name is Jack Borsos, General Manager or RPW

Cbtech

Jack,

if we were to go with the socketless hose would that reduce the price of the overall kit since we're not using the braided lines?

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ChrisSlicks

I bought the aeroquip SS hose and fittings from Racer Parts Wholesale and had good service and quality parts. Putting the lines together with the Koul Tool was easy, but it adds expense for a one off assembly. I did it because I'll probably be doing this more than once. The SS line is rated to 1000 psi and 300F (constant). Track tested and approved.

The socketless is rated to 250 psi which in theory is above the Z's bypass pressure of 150 psi but given the issues some had with fittings separating I think a little extra headroom provided by the SS lines is a good idea.

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jborsos

You'll save yourself about $20.00. If you want to go this route call me direct as we do not have a kit using socketless hose.

Jack

roy'sz

not a good kit don't waste your money or time. You will frustrate yourself in trying to connect the hoses to the fittings. INVEST in a reputable dealer or kit, like z1 or gtm.

synolimit

Nvm, hose can't handle the heat.

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aj370z

what is the difference between a 24 row and a 48 row? dumb question i know but im about to buy and oil cooler and dont know which one to get.

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Cbtech

More cooling and larger cooler. 24 row (from what i have read) is plenty for a weekend or DD. Even tracking the car the 24 should suffice in keeping the oil cool.

I just installed mine this weekend and kit that Jack from RPW sent me was easy and seamless. I didnt get the "per piece" and went with the universal kit as it was cheaper. You just need to make sure when ordering, that you order the 90 degree elbow coming off the oil cooler. I ended up spending $16 a piece retail vs $11 a piece had i gotten them from RPW.

I would rate this install as a 3 out of 10 in difficulty for the average DIY'er.

Mod's instructions were right on the ONLY THING I WOULD MENTION is the plate that you need to fabricate be only 3 inches wide. From the original picture it looks much bigger (like 6 inches wide). I used a $6 deck flashing plate from Lowes and used an angle grinder to get it down to size. The plate is 16 gauge and has plenty of strength to not bend against wind pressure spray paint it black and make your mounting holes.

I have not ran the car yet so i cannot state how well the kit works but i will once i fire it up and check for leaks.

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ChrisSlicks

There's actually more to it than rows, what is actually important is frontal surface area. The larger the area the more cooling. The reason you can't compare rows: I have a 72 row oil cooler (Setrab series 1 is long and narrow) but the total area is the same as the 34 row (Setrab series 6). With there being many different manufacturers simply comparing rows is confusing (but often reasonable).

You don't need a large cooler unless you are hitting the track, but if you do with any regularity - go big.

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Cbtech

so this evening I completed my install of the DIY oil cooler kit. as I said earlier stated I utilize the universal kid that came from RPW and chose the Blue Hose just that I could see if there's any leaks in any of the connections. I warmed the car up to 190 degrees and checked all fittings and hoses. I didn't seem to find any leaks at all and I used the pressure fit connection type connectors. here are the pictures of the final product.







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chknhawk

I have the same thing on mine. 2012 base as well. I added the sammich plate on and with an oem size filter you should be ok.


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chknhawk

However.... The oem filter did not fit properly on my sammich plate.... I'm guessing... So I tried a couple different sizes and diameters. The last one I put on was a puralator which worked for a day... Then I check the fluid level and it looked like I needed a quart so I added one. Let it all sit overnight. When I started it up the next night to check it out it blew out oil from the filter again. Don't know what I am doing wrong. I bought the kit from someone on the forum and it looks like a complete custom kit. The only place that leaks is the filter. Kind of at a loss for words. I'm almost tempted to run the cooler lines off of the spacer and say **** the sandwich plate. Anybody ever seen anything like this. I think I'm going to call z1 tomorrow and see if I can get some expert advice.


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