Problems overheating after installing some mods

kenchan · 07-06-2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by erfan

Hello all,

So a couple of months ago I had a few mods installed on my 2012 370z. And while its been great, ive noticed a huge increase in my engine heat. It used to hover around 180's on cooler days, and maybe low 180's on hotter days ( a few lines over the 180 mark), but now its well over that and its hitting 220 on hot days and thats without any aggressive driving.

We have tried purging and burping the system a bit and nothing has changed. I was wondering if anyone had any insight on what I could try next to solve this? I never had heating issues before this.

My mod list:
- MOTORDYNE M370 Intake Manifold
- ShockWave))) 370Z
- Motordyne ART pipes
- Stillen G3 CAI
- 2015 Nismo body kit (used to have 2012)

Let me know if you guys have any advice on what to do

I appreciate all the help!

u sure about that? 180F is my minimum oil temp before i to start to really opening her up.

ghotnit · 07-06-2015, 06:12 PM

From back in my racing days, we ran the oil at 240-260 degrees F. This is because hotter oil is less viscous and flows better giving you more power. Quality modern oils don’t start breaking down until 270+ F and quality synthetics can tolerate temps over 300. Also, all the combustion contaminants i.e. water and hydrocarbons that can break down oil will burn off at 220. So your oil should be fine under 270 and you should get it over 220 to burn off contaminants. I am sure there are articles on the web on this subject. Here is a link to an article from Hot Rod magazine.

What Is The Optimum Engine Oil Temperature? - Hot Rod Magazine

DavidZ370 · 07-06-2015, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

u sure about that? 180F is my minimum oil temp before i to start to really opening her up.

We both know that you don't drive your car

07-06-2015, 06:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
ghotnit Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: KCMO Posts: 111 Drives: '14 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 16	Optimum oil temps From back in my racing days, we ran the oil at 240-260 degrees F. This is because hotter oil is less viscous and flows better giving you more power. Quality modern oils don’t start breaking down until 270+ F and quality synthetics can tolerate temps over 300. Also, all the combustion contaminants i.e. water and hydrocarbons that can break down oil will burn off at 220. So your oil should be fine under 270 and you should get it over 220 to burn off contaminants. I am sure there are articles on the web on this subject. Here is a link to an article from Hot Rod magazine. What Is The Optimum Engine Oil Temperature? - Hot Rod Magazine __________________ '14 Nismo AAM 3" TD / AAM Test pipes / AAM CAI / Lowered on Swift / Synolimit Ported TB, upper and lower manifold /DW 1000cc injectors and 340 pump / ECUtek tuned by Hal @ Dynosty / 331whp/268wtq on E85

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