Is it necessary to ger an Oil Cooler?

Zyonara91

I've posted it before and I will post it again. Yes.

Daily driving, spirited driving (no track) and traffic jams? - 19 row cooler recommended

All the above plus track usage - 34 row oil cooler needed

Mandatory things to get done to the Z once in you possession unless done so already (in terms of importance):

1) Wheel lock removal
2) CSC elimination kit (Z1 or Z speed)
3) Oil cooler (Get one with Setrab core, check out Z1, Stillen, Zspeed or Fast intentions)
4) Differential bushing change (White line or SPL)

OptionZero

Note that the Stillen one will require a different size oil filter

fast intentions and z1 retain the stock size, ALTHOUGH i recently found out that certain brands won't fit because they used a larger size

The Pennzoil filter did not fit on my Nismo with the 36 row Z1 because it is larger than stock. A Wix filter fit fine

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mokhan996

Why does the Oil Cooler kit require a different Oil Filter and not just keep it OE?

MZ DAIZY

I’m still using the stock size. You’ll find out why you don’t want to go bigger if you change your own oil. It’s a bitch getting the filter on and off.

mokhan996

Why would people run larger filters though? Whats the purpose or benefit behind using a bigger one versus our OE filter? :/

BettyZ

To capture more particles in the oil. Or because those people are compensating for their undersized manhood.

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MZ DAIZY

Most guys down here just buy a pick-up truck....

SouthArk370Z

Everything else being the same, larger filters work better - as mentioned above, they will hold more dirt before plugging up (and there will be slightly less pressure drop). But, if you are changing your oil/filter frequently, it shouldn't make any difference - you will be changing the filter before it get saturated with dirt. If you extend the time between changes, a larger filter might be of some benefit.

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mokhan996

Got it! Yeah I do my own work, oil changes I do ever 3k even though I use Fully Synthetic, its just a piece of mind. So OE Filer will do. Thanks!

mokhan996

I am FOR SURE grabbing the EZ-Street Stage 2 Clutch Kit along with the CSC Delete Kit from ZSPEED soon!

Now can I just get the 34 Row for the hell of it? I'm driving in Jersey traffic and Summer temps averaging between 85-100 a day. No track days whatsoever.

Got Z1 Polyurethane Diff Bushings

What is a "Setrab Core"?

MZ DAIZY

Being born and raised in N.J., I will tell you without a doubt you want a thermostat. Gets way too cold not to have one.

Zyonara91

Setrab is a core in the oil cooler, helps you flex on the haters. I'm kidding, about the flexing part. If you go to Z1 you will see that their oil cooler options gives you a choice between a Setrab core or a Mocal Core. Both are very good brands, however I went with Setrab since it has some high end customers it supplies to:

We supply many of the world’s premium car brands, e.g. Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lexus, Lotus, and Mercedes, as well as many other vehicle manufacturers, e.g. Bobcat, Husqvarna, Scania, Volvo, and Wirtgen. Our products are also highly suitable for a number of stationary applications

Also the Setrab cost more than the Mocal, just thought I'd share that so you are not blown away. Oh, make sure you get the protected braided lines and thermostatic plate as well to deal with cooler temps in the fall and winter.

All in all I would go with Z1 for the oil cooler, but that's my opinion. Fast Intentions make a wicked product to.

mokhan996

Perfect I'll make sure not to cheap out on my Z. Thank you for the info!