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dcrew1x 11-11-2009 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Equinox (Post 276565)
perma-off

Thanks for the info. I'll have to take that into consideration on getting an oil cooler

vipor 12-30-2009 09:10 AM

well that's not gonna fly. gonna need some custom brackets or somethin....

abakja1 12-30-2009 10:26 PM

This kit looks really nice and with nicer hoses and lines compared to the ModShack DIY,..but both great for info..

I would buy this kit and just modify the mounting bracket attached to the oil cooler so that it is higher up from the radiator support area. Looks like you can unbolt the mounting bracket and put in longer bolts and nuts to create the "height" so that the lines would give you more front clearance..

Definitely +1.. Wish the cost of the kit would come with the mounting bracket though to make it truely 370z applicable.

abakja1 12-30-2009 11:03 PM

I noticed on the website that this information isnt updated..
For sure they come with 90 deg AN fittings now?

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Originally Posted by SAM@GTM (Post 194481)
Thanks for taking the time and posting your Input it is greatly appreciated

FYI we did switch the 45" lines to 90 " let me know if you need me to supply you with the replacement parts

Sam


Equinox 12-31-2009 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by abakja1 (Post 349592)
I noticed on the website that this information isnt updated..
For sure they come with 90 deg AN fittings now?

yes they come with 90 degree fittings now. They update their hardware and kits quickly, but their website, meh, not so much. Just give them a call, the best part about GTM is bothering Mike on the phone. Btw he has a subaru wagon.

1slow370 01-13-2010 04:21 AM

oh geez gonna have to remember the wagon next time i call.

abakja1 01-15-2010 06:55 PM

group buy,..group buy,..

StealthZ 01-15-2010 08:25 PM

I agree a group buy would be awesome and great idea

henryv007 01-18-2010 07:33 PM

Guys, Just wanted to mention something about the installs while your doing them. (I did put this on another posy earlier) While running the oil lines, the type pictured that are covered with a metal type protection, make sure that you put an extra covering on the hoses anyplace they touch the frame, body or suspension. If not you run the risk that vibration will sooner or later rub the line and cause an oil leak, and according to a rgeat tech at Stillen, the metal on the lines causes some noise when they rub metal to metal. I fixed this by taking short pcs. of heater hose that when split the long way allowed me to wrap the line at its "rub" point, giving it a rubber "bushing" not a metal one to sacrifice and avoid what ever noise caused. I used zip ties to pull the hose back together and hold the hose in place. Now no worries about any hose moving about and rubbing through and leaking out the life blood of our motors. Hose cost a few bucks and I used about 2 feet total in as many places as I could see might be an issue.

Z370man 01-19-2010 05:38 PM

Equinox,
Did you go with a GTM large(16" X 7.75" X 2 ") or small(13" X 5.75" X 2 ") oil cooler?

I also have a 2009 Nismo and heard that you could flip the damper strut around and gain enough clearance for the cooler to fit.

Equinox 01-20-2010 11:24 AM

they have Competition and Heavy duty, mine was the HD 13".

http://www.the370z.com/members/equin...bumper-off.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/equin...bumper-off.jpg

henryv007 01-21-2010 12:38 PM

Mine was the standard sized, not the hvy duty, from Stillen. Fit was fine after slight adjust of bracket w/o flipping the dampener, and oil temp dropped plus oil capacity went up!!

Modshack 01-21-2010 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henryv007 (Post 365930)
Guys, Just wanted to mention something about the installs while your doing them. (I did put this on another posy earlier) While running the oil lines, the type pictured that are covered with a metal type protection, make sure that you put an extra covering on the hoses anyplace they touch the frame, body or suspension. If not you run the risk that vibration will sooner or later rub the line and cause an oil leak, and according to a rgeat tech at Stillen, the metal on the lines causes some noise when they rub metal to metal. I fixed this by taking short pcs. of heater hose that when split the long way allowed me to wrap the line at its "rub" point, giving it a rubber "bushing" not a metal one to sacrifice and avoid what ever noise caused. I used zip ties to pull the hose back together and hold the hose in place. Now no worries about any hose moving about and rubbing through and leaking out the life blood of our motors. Hose cost a few bucks and I used about 2 feet total in as many places as I could see might be an issue.

I agree, but for a different reason! Stainless braided Oil lines will saw through anything given time. You need to worry less about the lines and more about whatever they are touching!...... A few years back I had one eventually saw a hole in a power steering hard line on my Audi 300 miles from home (after being installed for 4 + years). The drive home was NOT fun...:tup:

TipsZ 03-10-2010 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAM@GTM (Post 194481)
Thanks for taking the time and posting your Input it is greatly appreciated

FYI we did switch the 45" lines to 90 " let me know if you need me to supply you with the replacement parts

Sam

Sam, the kit I received from Tardcore contained the 90" fittings to the Setrab core, however the fittings to the engine side appears to be a 45" fitting. Is this correct?

The angle of the fittings from the engine force you to route the lines above the sway bar. While, I have seen them installed both ways (over and under the sway bar), I am wondering if that angle is putting tension on that portion of the line. I doubt it though.


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