DIY GTM Supercharger Oil Cooler Fan Mount for additional air flow

cdoxp800 · 07-02-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wind.zero

I bought these pucks and they work perfectly on the Z.

More info in these Please.

Thanks,

C

wind.zero · 07-03-2012, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by YIPZEE

Wind Zero, Thank you for this write up. My temp is hitting 250 even when driving my GTM SC Z like a baby to work and back. I did my first oil change yesterday and when I saw where the oil cooler was mounted I spent the rest of the day pissed at the installer and thinking about how to relocate it. I also thought about venting the splash pan (sorry, engine undertray) and ducting the air up to the oil cooler. Then I thought about drilling holes in the fender liner to let air flow thru, but figured water would sling off the tire and into the cooler fins. Thank You for saving me from a bunch of costly mistakes.

Don't be pissed at your installer because that is about the only spot left for an oil cooler with the SC kit. That is where GTM put the cooler. It is not an ideal location, but after mounting the FMIC, there are no better spaces available. I think a 34R might fit in place of the 25R but it would be tight. I am tempted to get one and see if it fits.

By far, the best option I have found is to add the SPAL fan and vent the fender liner. This gives you air flow over the cooler and out of the bumper. I have been running the louvered liner for over a year and have no issues to report. Another board member just perforated the lining with drilled holes and that works too.

DFW finally had 5-6 days last week where I had to commute home at over 100 degrees. One day it was 105. Under normal driving my oil temperatures are peaking at 215 to 220 w/o boost. If I get on it, I can easily spike to 230 or 240. However, after settling back down to normal driving habits the temperatures will slowly (10-15 minutes) cool back down to around 220.

This is a list of what I have done to cool my oil:

GTM 25R oil cooler
GReddy Turbo Oil Pan
SPAL 6.5" Fan
Vented fender lining
ZSpeed Aluminum under tray

I highly recommend you install the SPAL fan and vent your fender lining. They are both cheap options to cool down that oil.

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Originally Posted by cdoxp800

More info in these Please.

Thanks,

C

Those are the Simtec Motorsports jack adapters. They allow you to safely jack up the car without damaging the car.

More information here:
Simtec Motorsports Jack Adapters

KaienZ34 · 07-03-2012, 07:29 AM

WindZ...are you lowered and all? Just wondering if there is any clearance issues with the oil pan spacer. Thanks for the great info and you have been repped.

wind.zero · 07-03-2012, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

WindZ...are you lowered and all? Just wondering if there is any clearance issues with the oil pan spacer. Thanks for the great info and you have been repped.

Thanks for the rep.

I am running the stock NISMO suspension that came on the car. I have the GReddy Turbo Oil Pan and it does not sit any lower than the OEM pan so it is not the lowest point. No clearance issues at all.

GReddy Turbo Oil Pan

KaienZ34 · 07-03-2012, 07:41 AM

Awesome man thanks again.

YIPZEE · 07-10-2012, 05:46 PM

Wind Zero, taking your advice to heart. Made my fender vent this last weekend. Got on the GTM site and saw a phot and that that is where they show the oil cooler mounted. I will pull the fender liner this week and put in the vent. Next is ordering the fan and parts. Your instructions are invaluable. Many Reps to you for this.

Liquid_G · 08-13-2012, 09:52 PM

Hey guys.. question for anyone who bought that temperature control switch.. it says on at 180 and off at 165.. Doesn't that seem a little low? It seems to me that the fan would switch on and never turn off.. or if it goes down to 165 that seems like it would do more harm than good.. Has anyone used anything else? Like maybe a surface mounted temperature switch mounted to the oil cooler itself?

Baer383 · 08-14-2012, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

Hey guys.. question for anyone who bought that temperature control switch.. it says on at 180 and off at 165.. Doesn't that seem a little low? It seems to me that the fan would switch on and never turn off.. or if it goes down to 165 that seems like it would do more harm than good.. Has anyone used anything else? Like maybe a surface mounted temperature switch mounted to the oil cooler itself?

The fan does turn on @190 it says 180 but it's not,and the engine is still transferring heat so that's not a problem the fans turn off when you shut the car off.

nightwish · 08-14-2012, 12:02 PM

Would it be better to have a spacer between fan and cooler so the heat doest omitt onto the fan housing causing more heat and a buffer zone of air around cooler if the fan ever goes out..???

wind.zero · 04-20-2013, 03:37 PM

Just a short update and updated the original post with some more information and pictures.

I ordered the 7.5" fan from SPAL and it fits great with the oil cooler. I know it's just an inch larger (that's what she said) but the more air flow over that cooler the better.

Original post updated with some more pictures.

Baer383 · 04-20-2013, 05:46 PM

Like this,

07-03-2012, 07:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	WindZ...are you lowered and all? Just wondering if there is any clearance issues with the oil pan spacer. Thanks for the great info and you have been repped. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

07-03-2012, 07:41 AM	#20 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Awesome man thanks again. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

08-13-2012, 09:52 PM	#22 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 45	Hey guys.. question for anyone who bought that temperature control switch.. it says on at 180 and off at 165.. Doesn't that seem a little low? It seems to me that the fan would switch on and never turn off.. or if it goes down to 165 that seems like it would do more harm than good.. Has anyone used anything else? Like maybe a surface mounted temperature switch mounted to the oil cooler itself? __________________

04-20-2013, 03:37 PM	#25 (permalink)
wind.zero Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The 49th State Posts: 296 Drives: NISMOSIS Rep Power: 15	Just a short update and updated the original post with some more information and pictures. I ordered the 7.5" fan from SPAL and it fits great with the oil cooler. I know it's just an inch larger (that's what she said) but the more air flow over that cooler the better. Original post updated with some more pictures. KaienZ34 likes this.

04-20-2013, 05:46 PM	#26 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 31	Like this, __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

07-10-2012, 05:46 PM	#21 (permalink)
YIPZEE Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Harris Co. Texas Posts: 8 Drives: '09 Nissan 370Z SCM6 Rep Power: 14	Wind Zero, taking your advice to heart. Made my fender vent this last weekend. Got on the GTM site and saw a phot and that that is where they show the oil cooler mounted. I will pull the fender liner this week and put in the vent. Next is ordering the fan and parts. Your instructions are invaluable. Many Reps to you for this.

08-14-2012, 12:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
nightwish Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: na Posts: 111 Drives: na Rep Power: 14	Would it be better to have a spacer between fan and cooler so the heat doest omitt onto the fan housing causing more heat and a buffer zone of air around cooler if the fan ever goes out..???

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