Oil Cooler, How cold is too cold?

gomer_110 · 06-15-2015, 08:29 PM

Even up here in Ohio in the winter I can get the oil up to operating temp. You just need to make up a block off plate for the cooler. I just used ~1/8" thick plexiglass to make the plate on mine. Also make sure you get the thermostatic sandwich plate.

synolimit · 06-15-2015, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhaust

You don't think a 34 is excessive for daily off-on track use? What are the risks I face for running too cold?

You'll still over heat with a 34 on a hot day. Like high 200's.

Just use a block off plate. Duct tape and card board will even work. Long as you're above 160 you'll be fine. Cut the plate to achieve 180 though.

Exhaust · 06-15-2015, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

Even up here in Ohio in the winter I can get the oil up to operating temp. You just need to make up a block off plate for the cooler. I just used ~1/8" thick plexiglass to make the plate on mine. Also make sure you get the thermostatic sandwich plate.

I do not have readily access to a garage and can't just disassemble my car at a whim unfortunately.

Exhaust · 06-15-2015, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Synergy

You'll still over heat with a 34 on a hot day. Like high 200's.

Just use a block off plate. Duct tape and card board will even work. Long as you're above 160 you'll be fine. Cut the plate to achieve 180 though.

If I were to buy a row, at point which should I cut it in half? I'm assuming anything over 240 is high for you?

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gomer_110 · 06-15-2015, 08:37 PM

The block off plate can be fabbed and installed without doing any disassemble. At autox events I take my plate off and then at the end of the event just put it back in place. I use velcro to hold the plexi in place.

SwissCheese · 06-15-2015, 08:37 PM

Total noob question here, but what does the thermostatic sandwich plate do?

gomer_110 · 06-15-2015, 08:38 PM

I made mine in 2 pieces. Just took the piece to cover the whole cooler and cut it in half.

Exhaust · 06-15-2015, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

The block off plate can be fabbed and installed without doing any disassemble. At autox events I take my plate off and then at the end of the event just put it back in place. I use velcro to hold the plexi in place.

If it's not too much to ask, can you post pics of this setup on and off? Just to satisfy my curiosity and the ones reading?

jwick · 06-15-2015, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhaust

You don't think a 34 is excessive for daily off-on track use? What are the risks I face for running too cold?

I feel like I owe you a drink now.

I'm a bourbon guy

jwick · 06-15-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SwissCheese

Total noob question here, but what does the thermostatic sandwich plate do?

Same thing the thermostat on your coolant system does. It prevents fluid from going thru the heat exchanger (I.e. Oil cooler) until you reach a certain operating temperature.

gomer_110 · 06-15-2015, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Same thing the thermostat on your coolant system does. It prevents fluid from going thru the heat exchanger (I.e. Oil cooler) until you reach a certain operating temperature.

Not entirely true. The basic concept is right but in order to avoid thermal shock to the cooler a small amount of oil is always flowing through the cooler and then when it gets hot it allows a lot more oil to go through the cooler.

gomer_110 · 06-15-2015, 09:04 PM

Here's some pictures of my block off plate setup.

SwissCheese · 06-15-2015, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

Here's some pictures of my block off plate setup.

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That's a pretty slick set-up!

Exhaust · 06-15-2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

Here's some pictures of my block off plate setup.

Wow thats a pretty clean setup and pretty ingenious. I suppose it would be one more chore keeping it bug free but no real complaints. Industry velcro holding it in place with tape?

Edit:words

Edit 2: I just realized you took a whole plate then cut half of the cooler. How is the rest of the plexi mounted?

gomer_110 · 06-15-2015, 09:11 PM

This was just off the shelf velcro from the Lowes next door to me. Ideally I would have used the velcro like material they use with EZ-Passes as it seems stronger and more durable but this velcro has held up surprisingly well. Been on for two years without any signs of coming off.

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gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	The block off plate can be fabbed and installed without doing any disassemble. At autox events I take my plate off and then at the end of the event just put it back in place. I use velcro to hold the plexi in place. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 66	Total noob question here, but what does the thermostatic sandwich plate do? __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

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gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	I made mine in 2 pieces. Just took the piece to cover the whole cooler and cut it in half. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	Here's some pictures of my block off plate setup. eastwest2300, wsarver, Memphis370Z and 1 others like this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

06-15-2015, 09:11 PM	#30 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	This was just off the shelf velcro from the Lowes next door to me. Ideally I would have used the velcro like material they use with EZ-Passes as it seems stronger and more durable but this velcro has held up surprisingly well. Been on for two years without any signs of coming off. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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