Introducing the Z1 Motorsports 370Z Oil Cooler Kit *Customizable*

pty370z

I have a doubt on the Thermostatic / Non-Thermostatic Adapter..

I understand this is to prevent oil from flowing through the cooler until it reaches certain temperature..

I live in Panama, Central America, which has warm/hot weather year-round.. Temperature never falls below 72-73°F and this is at night time. During the day temperature is always around 90°F on average..

My Z is daily driven and I don't track it. I would be interested in the 25-row cooler. Do I still need the thermostatic adapter? Or would I be OK with the non-thermostatic one?

Also, what is the Protective Hose Wrapping?

Thanks!

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Dustin@Z1

In your situation, I think you would be perfectly fine without a thermostatic sandwich plate. Combined with a 25 row core, this setup would work well for spirited mountain drives even during the hotter summer months.

You will just have to make sure that your oil temp warms up before thrashing the car in the mornings/leaving work. Keep in mind, oil that is too cold is just as detrimental to the engine as oil that is too hot. This is regardless of whether you have a thermostatic sandwich plate or not.

The protective line wrapping is a solution that we have found to the problems associated with the Stainless Steel Oil Cooler Lines coming into contact with the chassis. Due to constant movement of the engine and the chassis, the Stainless Steel braided lines have a tendency to wear into whatever it contacts. This could mean wearing away paint on the chassis, fraying braided lines on a sharp courner of the frame or scuffing up the plastic fender liners. Previous oil cooler kits used plastic split loom or split rubber heater hose. Neither of these two products seem to adequately protect the lines and have also proven to hinder with the line routing due to their bulk and inability to flex with the lines.

The product we use for our protective line wrapping is heat shrinkable, which forms nicely around the lines. It is a woven, fabric based material which has many positive properties.

1. Stays fairly cool to the touch, even when the oil is at its hottest.
2. Flexes very well with the lines while routing them thru the frame rails
3. Is easy to remove (Basic utility knife will work in the event that you need to remove it)
4. Is soft enough not to damage the paint on the chassis
5. No adhesives are used (This means it is easy to clean up when removed and actually allows for the wrapping to be slide into the proper location, with some effort applied)
6. It is very low profile, only enlargening the OD of the lines by around 0.05" (~ 1.25 mm).
   
   I hope that I have answered your questions. By all means, feel free to shoot me a PM or give me a call here at the shop if you have any further questions!

XwChriswX

Dustin, is it possible to get some of this material for other lines as well, could I purchase some from you by the foot?

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Jason370

Would like to purchase an oil cooler kit for installation in my 2009 370Z Nismo. The car will reside in SW Florida and will never be tracked. Is the 19 row unit sufficient, or should I consider the 25 row unit? Will any alteration to the Nismo be required to install either unit?

Dustin@Z1

Since you will never be tracking the car, a 19 row should be sufficient for a DD. However, since you live in SW Florida (where it can be equally hot and humid) I would recommend the 25 row if you are planning on doing any spirited back road driving. Although not on a race track, our shop 370Z went into limp mode on the Tail of the Dragon at the 2010 ZDayZ event in North Carolina. This came as a result of aggressive mountain runs in short bursts.

The decision of whether to choose a 25 or 19 row cooler really comes down to your budget. Personally, I would recommend a 25 row for your car. It would be added insurance to allow you the ability to "play" even during the hotter summer months.

In regards to the installation of our oil cooler kit on the NISMO, there are ONLY two things different between the two models:

1. Removal of the undershrouds and fascia to facilitate installtion will be slightly different.
2. The NISMO/Autech/Yamaha Lateral brace will need to be flipped 180 degrees. Placing the thicker end on the passenger side of the car in order to accomodate the oil cooler core.

Let me know if you have any further questions!

98intrigue

So I plan on doing a single turbo build here in a few weeks. I do not road race the car, but I do drag race it occasionally. I also plan on going to ZDayz. I'm curious to know what sized cooler you had when the shop car went into limp mode on the dragon? Since I'm in central FL and will be FI, you suggest the 34 correct...even if I don't road race it?

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