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

Modshack · 10-01-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab83_750

Hey modshack

Do you know if the Stillen package (including the other cooler packages) use the same hose routing as yours? I don't envision the SS braided lines can be routed in the hole per Vipor's thread.

Thanks

No idea if the hose lengths allow that or not. Plus some use AN8 lines which are smaller and can be routed as Vipor did. The larger AN10 lines may not fit..

FastJew · 12-06-2010, 06:56 PM

First I gotta say thanks Modshack

And then thanks to all the other input on this thread that helped me put together what I think is a rock solid install.

Decided to go with the stainless steel lines even though the assembly is a little tougher it makes for a lot of piece of mind. Routed the lines over the sway bar and to the driver side. This was done using one 90 fitting and one 45 deg, which allowed the lines to easily clear the sway bar. I didn't like the idea of the lines being that low on the car (crappy roads here).

Results, ECR track day and temps never got above 230.

This is opposed to my first track day being cut short with 280 deg temps.

Hopes this helps any others attempting this install.

Holliday · 12-14-2010, 12:58 AM

^^ Looks Good

^^

bigrob126 · 01-23-2011, 06:39 PM

I dont even have my 370 yet, but am likely going to do this mod. Was wondering if you used the same mock bracket up top as at the bottom and is there a place to mount the top, such as the lower composite piece used?....and does this mounting setup leave a space between the oil cooler and the rad, or do they touch, in which case I would need some rubber in between?

Thanks!!

Rob

Nikkolai · 08-05-2011, 08:35 AM

Would there be a difference between using -8 lines instead of -10? I installed everything in the DIY except that I used smaller lines. In 105 degree F heat, it averaged a little below 220. Does that sound right? It never went over that while I was pushing it a little bit here and there.

New update:
I think it is fine. I have been cruising around and the temparture is at 190 in 105 F degree weather.

MattP725 · 08-16-2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastJew

First I gotta say thanks Modshack

And then thanks to all the other input on this thread that helped me put together what I think is a rock solid install.

Decided to go with the stainless steel lines even though the assembly is a little tougher it makes for a lot of piece of mind. Routed the lines over the sway bar and to the driver side. This was done using one 90 fitting and one 45 deg, which allowed the lines to easily clear the sway bar. I didn't like the idea of the lines being that low on the car (crappy roads here).

Results, ECR track day and temps never got above 230.

This is opposed to my first track day being cut short with 280 deg temps.

Hopes this helps any others attempting this install.

How did this hold up? I think I would like to route my lines the same way. I am worried about the fittings being below the pan.

joebeast · 10-27-2011, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastJew

First I gotta say thanks Modshack

And then thanks to all the other input on this thread that helped me put together what I think is a rock solid install.

Decided to go with the stainless steel lines even though the assembly is a little tougher it makes for a lot of piece of mind. Routed the lines over the sway bar and to the driver side. This was done using one 90 fitting and one 45 deg, which allowed the lines to easily clear the sway bar. I didn't like the idea of the lines being that low on the car (crappy roads here).

Results, ECR track day and temps never got above 230.

This is opposed to my first track day being cut short with 280 deg temps.

Hopes this helps any others attempting this install.

Where did u get the 45 degree fitting from? I couldn't find it on the whole sale racing website except for the titanium kind. Also, is that a custom bracket holding the oil cooler?

12-06-2010, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
FastJew Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 58 Drives: 2009/370z/TS/6MT Rep Power: 16	First I gotta say thanks Modshack And then thanks to all the other input on this thread that helped me put together what I think is a rock solid install. Decided to go with the stainless steel lines even though the assembly is a little tougher it makes for a lot of piece of mind. Routed the lines over the sway bar and to the driver side. This was done using one 90 fitting and one 45 deg, which allowed the lines to easily clear the sway bar. I didn't like the idea of the lines being that low on the car (crappy roads here). Results, ECR track day and temps never got above 230. This is opposed to my first track day being cut short with 280 deg temps. Hopes this helps any others attempting this install. __________________ 09 370Z - FI TDX CBE/Stillen G3/FI HFC's are next 06 Xterra OR - 3" SL - 33" Pro-Comp MT's - Shrockworks Sliders & Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier - Stillen Cross Drilled Rotors/Pads

12-14-2010, 12:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 39 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	^^ Looks Good ^^ __________________

08-05-2011, 08:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nikkolai Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 238 Drives: Boss 302, Frontier Rep Power: 16	Would there be a difference between using -8 lines instead of -10? I installed everything in the DIY except that I used smaller lines. In 105 degree F heat, it averaged a little below 220. Does that sound right? It never went over that while I was pushing it a little bit here and there. New update: I think it is fine. I have been cruising around and the temparture is at 190 in 105 F degree weather. Last edited by Nikkolai; 08-07-2011 at 06:04 PM.

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01-23-2011, 06:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 15	I dont even have my 370 yet, but am likely going to do this mod. Was wondering if you used the same mock bracket up top as at the bottom and is there a place to mount the top, such as the lower composite piece used?....and does this mounting setup leave a space between the oil cooler and the rad, or do they touch, in which case I would need some rubber in between? Thanks!! Rob