At what point do you stop because of high temperatures?

Ainai · 07-12-2020, 12:53 AM

Recently Houston's been hot. On my way to work It was around 100~F the entire way. To make things worst I was going 3mph~ because of road closures. At first I noticed the AC get really hot, then noticed the Coolant gauge was 5 dots from max. I turned off the AC and audio and it was still creeping to 1 dot from max and 260F oil temp, at that point I drove off and parked for some time before moving.

Was it necessary for me to stop or was it alright to keep going?
My Z is boosted with an oil cooler and expanded oil pan (6.5-7L).

Once there was steady speed (25+mph the temps dropped fast)

https://imgur.com/a/W7Ti5jA

jchammond · 07-12-2020, 03:37 AM

Maybe want to ck your electric fan’s & ensure both of them are working, also check for any debris between oil coolers & radiator.....be sure you don’t have them mounted to far apart; as this will cause a turbulence effect & air won’t flow directly through

Zoren 370 · 07-12-2020, 04:40 AM

That is definitely not right... With oil cooler your temps should not go that any high. My Z will sit in traffic in FL and the oil temp stays highest at 220F

How many rows of oil cooler you have? jC is correct you might want to check your fans if they are running normal speed. They might not be functioning.

To top it off you even have an extended oil pan..maybe your oil cooler lines are clogged?

POS VETT · 07-12-2020, 05:41 AM

Check fuse and fan connectors. I have seen such a case with electrical connectors that looked connected but did not "click together".

Ainai · 07-12-2020, 02:42 PM

I just went to check, my fans are hella painful to touch when the car is on. My oil cooler is a GTM 34 row :/
I can't think of reasons why the temps would get that high.

Spooler · 07-12-2020, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ainai

Recently Houston's been hot. On my way to work It was around 100~F the entire way. To make things worst I was going 3mph~ because of road closures. At first I noticed the AC get really hot, then noticed the Coolant gauge was 5 dots from max. I turned off the AC and audio and it was still creeping to 1 dot from max and 260F oil temp, at that point I drove off and parked for some time before moving.

Was it necessary for me to stop or was it alright to keep going?
My Z is boosted with an oil cooler and expanded oil pan (6.5-7L).

Once there was steady speed (25+mph the temps dropped fast)

https://imgur.com/a/W7Ti5jA

Yeap, common issue with a TT car. You need to install the Trackspec vents. All 3 of them. Solves this problem of lack of air flow. You can get the heat out from under the hood. This is the exact reason I have them on my car. I have had no issue.

SouthArk370Z · 07-12-2020, 04:06 PM

Your tuner may be able to help you out. Eg, have fans come on sooner, richen AFR a little when hot, retard timing when hot, etc.

Spooler · 07-12-2020, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Your tuner may be able to help you out. Eg, have fans come on sooner, richen AFR a little when hot, retard timing when hot, etc.

That won't do much. I did a CSF triple pass and the Tracspec vents. I tested it last summer in August. Was stuck on the interstate in stop and go traffic. What I did worked like a champ. It didn't even phase the car. You would have been surprised to see the heat plume coming out from the vents. It was crazy.

Ainai · 07-13-2020, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

That won't do much. I did a CSF triple pass and the Tracspec vents. I tested it last summer in August. Was stuck on the interstate in stop and go traffic. What I did worked like a champ. It didn't even phase the car. You would have been surprised to see the heat plume coming out from the vents. It was crazy.

How is the car during rain/car wash? That's my main issue with hood vents. This car is also my daily.

Spooler · 07-13-2020, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ainai

How is the car during rain/car wash? That's my main issue with hood vents. This car is also my daily.

No issues. If you want to stay cool, you will put the vents in. I didn't want to but I knew what would happen if I didn't.

Ghostvette · 07-14-2020, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ainai

How is the car during rain/car wash? That's my main issue with hood vents. This car is also my daily.

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Originally Posted by Spooler

No issues. If you want to stay cool, you will put the vents in. I didn't want to but I knew what would happen if I didn't.

If you are really concerned, PM Rusty and see what he might charge you for making a set of rain guards for the TracSpec vents.

Rusty · 07-14-2020, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

If you are really concerned, PM Rusty and see what he might charge you for making a set of rain guards for the TracSpec vents.

3 vents. $40 for material. $40 for my time. Plus shipping. Takes me a few hours to make and paint.

Geoff-AU · 07-15-2020, 03:29 AM

Bonnet vents are a band-aid. Fit a better radiator. Make sure the cooling fan works (duh).

Spooler · 07-15-2020, 09:12 AM

It is kinda funny that folks with a NA car are chiming in. It is very difficult to keep a turbo car cool in stop and go traffic in the extreme summer heat.

JARblue · 07-15-2020, 10:06 AM

A better radiator and fans would be a nice solution. Too bad there isn't one. Except maybe Ron Davis? Which is $$$

07-12-2020, 12:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ainai Base Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: TX Posts: 22 Drives: 2010 TT Nissan 370z Rep Power: 3360	At what point do you stop because of high temperatures? Recently Houston's been hot. On my way to work It was around 100~F the entire way. To make things worst I was going 3mph~ because of road closures. At first I noticed the AC get really hot, then noticed the Coolant gauge was 5 dots from max. I turned off the AC and audio and it was still creeping to 1 dot from max and 260F oil temp, at that point I drove off and parked for some time before moving. Was it necessary for me to stop or was it alright to keep going? My Z is boosted with an oil cooler and expanded oil pan (6.5-7L). Once there was steady speed (25+mph the temps dropped fast) https://imgur.com/a/W7Ti5jA jchammond likes this.

07-12-2020, 03:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Maybe want to ck your electric fan’s & ensure both of them are working, also check for any debris between oil coolers & radiator.....be sure you don’t have them mounted to far apart; as this will cause a turbulence effect & air won’t flow directly through __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

07-12-2020, 05:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3366	Check fuse and fan connectors. I have seen such a case with electrical connectors that looked connected but did not "click together". Zoren 370 likes this.

07-12-2020, 04:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Your tuner may be able to help you out. Eg, have fans come on sooner, richen AFR a little when hot, retard timing when hot, etc. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

07-15-2020, 09:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,516 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	It is kinda funny that folks with a NA car are chiming in. It is very difficult to keep a turbo car cool in stop and go traffic in the extreme summer heat. JARblue, Optimiser, JLarson and 1 others like this.

07-12-2020, 04:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	That is definitely not right... With oil cooler your temps should not go that any high. My Z will sit in traffic in FL and the oil temp stays highest at 220F How many rows of oil cooler you have? jC is correct you might want to check your fans if they are running normal speed. They might not be functioning. To top it off you even have an extended oil pan..maybe your oil cooler lines are clogged?

07-12-2020, 02:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ainai Base Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: TX Posts: 22 Drives: 2010 TT Nissan 370z Rep Power: 3360	I just went to check, my fans are hella painful to touch when the car is on. My oil cooler is a GTM 34 row :/ I can't think of reasons why the temps would get that high.

07-15-2020, 03:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
Geoff-AU Base Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 60 Drives: 2018 370Z KAD 6MT Rep Power: 3766	Bonnet vents are a band-aid. Fit a better radiator. Make sure the cooling fan works (duh).

07-15-2020, 10:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	A better radiator and fans would be a nice solution. Too bad there isn't one. Except maybe Ron Davis? Which is $$$ __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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