what's the best engine oil cooler for you?

kekermahoney · 02-25-2010, 12:18 AM

here's a rep point for an informative answer lol Oil coolers arent really needed unless you track your car, but peace of mind kicks *** too~

1slow370 · 02-25-2010, 02:23 AM

Most of the kits are essentially the same too, the stillen and gtm onesreally only differ in the plates. I got the gtm HD oil cooler over the stillen because of the thermostatic plate versus the pressure plateas i'm in a cooler climate and have more of a concern for cold startups. also the ball and spring valve in the stillen plate has been known to be noisy. it's just an oil cooler so there really is no need for the fancy and super expensive japenese kits, and i wouldn't even consider the over priced dealer kit unless they decide to warranty it down the road. the larger cooler should only be used on dedicated track cars or if you live somewhere REALLY warm.

lachap55 · 09-02-2012, 08:17 AM

Mr. REP,
What are your solution to Z owners complaining of oil temp issues in
A. Hot weather conditions
B. Sitting in traffic
C. Short sprited runs in your car.(non track conditions)
240-275 does not put the car in limp mode, but can this engine take thoose types of temps long turn.

DLSTR · 09-02-2012, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lachap55

Mr. REP,
What are your solution to Z owners complaining of oil temp issues in
A. Hot weather conditions
B. Sitting in traffic
C. Short sprited runs in your car.(non track conditions)
240-275 does not put the car in limp mode, but can this engine take thoose types of temps long turn.

Z1 Motosports oil cooler with thermostatic plate. Hit the Z1 website.

lastblueprint · 09-02-2012, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLSTR

Z1 Motosports oil cooler with thermostatic plate. Hit the Z1 website.

totally agree, I have the 34 row nissan installed for me and hit up Z1 for the thermos plate and it works well, its a bit tricky to install but does its job well.... I have driven the car hard and done the daily driving and it sits at 190f. Plus Im using Amsoil..... works well

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02-25-2010, 12:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
kekermahoney Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 57 Drives: 370z sport 6spd Rep Power: 18	here's a rep point for an informative answer lol Oil coolers arent really needed unless you track your car, but peace of mind kicks *** too~

02-25-2010, 02:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,733 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7253	Most of the kits are essentially the same too, the stillen and gtm onesreally only differ in the plates. I got the gtm HD oil cooler over the stillen because of the thermostatic plate versus the pressure plateas i'm in a cooler climate and have more of a concern for cold startups. also the ball and spring valve in the stillen plate has been known to be noisy. it's just an oil cooler so there really is no need for the fancy and super expensive japenese kits, and i wouldn't even consider the over priced dealer kit unless they decide to warranty it down the road. the larger cooler should only be used on dedicated track cars or if you live somewhere REALLY warm.

09-02-2012, 08:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
lachap55 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: va Posts: 58 Drives: 2010 plt spt roadstr Rep Power: 17	Mr. REP, What are your solution to Z owners complaining of oil temp issues in A. Hot weather conditions B. Sitting in traffic C. Short sprited runs in your car.(non track conditions) 240-275 does not put the car in limp mode, but can this engine take thoose types of temps long turn.