z1 oil cooler installation w/ pics

Dustin@Z1

Pharmacist PM sent sir!

Based on what I have read here, I will be re-evaluating our oil cooler kit immediately. I take pride into the products we list on our website, especially when it bears the Z1 name. I will be pulling the line kits off of the shelf to verify the correct line lengths. There should only be about a 6 to 8 inch difference in the lines to accommodate for the bends and to reach across the oil cooler itself. Any additional length in the line outside of that range is something I need to address with our manufacturer. We have factored in an additional bit of line to accommodate the installation of most aftermarket Forced Induction Setups (like the GTM TT or Stillen Super Charger).

I will admit, I composed the installation manual and would like to hear any and ALL critiques you (the installers) may have. It is one thing to do something 100 times and be comfortable with it, however trying to explain to someone else can be quite challenging. I see now that I have apparently omitted a few steps. I will be revising our Oil Cooler Kits installation manual today.

I apologize for the inconvenience and issues you two ran into. This is the first time that this has been brought to my attention. Again, I greatly appreciate the both of you documenting your thoughts and installs.

FL 4Motion

First off, thanks very much to the OP and also Zat Zuma for posting pics and explanation of this install.

I too am planning on installing a 34row oil cooler at my next oil change (5K miles) and I was/am planning on using the Z1 kit.

/\ Nice to see Z1 so promptly looking into the issues that have seemed to arisen with the lines etc on their kit. Looking forward to purchasing the revised kit soon.

Oh, and +1 to whoever said that any and all wrapping for the lines should come with the kit standard, or at least as an option like the thermostatic plate is an option. It'd be great to just buy everything at once and know it was gtg from the get go.

flashburn

Yeah, Z1, make this happen! Pre-wrapped would be good also, if it is a pain to do.

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Dustin@Z1

Like I mentioned before, I have no problem making this happen (I can see that it is beneficial and will make the installation quicker for the installer). This is why I am taking these critiques so seriously, I want to know what YOU GUYS want to see on these kits. I am putting the finishing touches on the installation manuals revisions and will post a PDF document as soon as I am finished. I will add sleeving/wrapping to my list of revisions and will look into possible options. I will have to look at a possibilities to see what will work best and at what cost as well.

Dustin

FL 4Motion

/\ awesome. I am looking forward to purchasing the revised 34row kit from you guys with the wrapping for the lines included.