Oil cooler thoughts

sig11 · 04-04-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

Yeah, true, but definitely don't skip drilling for the top bracket if you get the 34 row. They say it's optional (though recommended), but if you are going to be driving this car with any real intentions (i.e. putting that cooler to use!), then you should use that top bracket.

Definitely agree. I need to get a drill so I can install my top bracket for my 25 row. It wobbles quite a bit too.

SPOHN · 04-04-2011, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

Yeah, true, but definitely don't skip drilling for the top bracket if you get the 34 row. They say it's optional (though recommended), but if you are going to be driving this car with any real intentions (i.e. putting that cooler to use!), then you should use that top bracket.

I totally agree. If not install it would Now the bracket mounts to a middle bracing on the car. I had to grind out a notch to get the bracket to fit straight being the bracing is sort of like a half "H" design.

Jose Aliling · 04-04-2011, 09:56 AM

HKS anyone?

RCZ · 04-04-2011, 10:57 AM

Thanks!

phohman · 04-04-2011, 12:21 PM

I just installed the Z1 25 row cooler w thermostatic adapter. It fits great and easy to follow instructions. The only mod i did was install spacers on the strut stabilizer (nismo only) bracket. Love it!

ZForce · 04-05-2011, 06:35 PM

Good info...subscribed.

StealthZ · 04-07-2011, 07:07 PM

For daily and track I've been usin te AE kit 72 row 1 series. During some daily driving it will hit 160-180 easily even in cold weather and didnt take a freakish amount of time to heat up, and never went over 240 when pushed for 20 minutes in 85 degree weather. Just define what you need it for and go from there. Only other kits I'd go with are 34 row 6 series or 25 row 9 series they essentially have same area and capacity etc.

RCZ · 04-12-2011, 02:20 PM

That AE one is the $1000 one right?

ChrisSlicks · 04-12-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

That AE one is the $1000 one right?

Yes sir. That 72 row Setrab core is freaking expensive.

SPOHN · 04-13-2011, 06:51 AM

What is that for a dump truck? You wouldn't have to change the oil near as often though.

ChrisSlicks · 04-13-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

What is that for a dump truck? You wouldn't have to change the oil near as often though.

The surface area is roughly the same as the 34 row series 6, however due to its shape you do get slightly better cooling efficiency thanks to the way it lines up in the opening. When I filled the thing up dry it took just under 7 quarts of oil.

SPOHN · 04-13-2011, 08:32 AM

Pretty interesting. Will it still fit with an intercooler?

roplusbee · 04-13-2011, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Pretty interesting. Will it still fit with an intercooler?

Awesome question. I was thinking the same thing. If he just has bolt ons, I don't think we will have the asnwer to this question though. Anyone else with the AE Performance Oil Cooler?

daisuke149 · 04-13-2011, 09:02 AM

I think if it sits in front of the support brace that runs up the middle, then it would cause problems with an IC. My core sits in front, and not inside, and i will have to get it changed.

ChrisSlicks · 04-13-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

I think if it sits in front of the support brace that runs up the middle, then it would cause problems with an IC. My core sits in front, and not inside, and i will have to get it changed.

It sits in front of the brace, the bottom is flush with the edge of the plastic radiator brace. There is still some room left in front of the oil cooler as that is where I mounted my power steering cooler, but I don't think there would be enough room for an intercooler given how thick those are. For a track worthy FI cooling setup I would probably look towards using two 25 row coolers.

Here are some pictures from one of the people that installed it.
*AE Performance Oil Cooler Kit*

04-04-2011, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jose Aliling Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manila Posts: 298 Drives: tricycle Rep Power: 15	HKS anyone? __________________ http://www.farmofminds.com/2012/10/r...hp-garage.html

04-07-2011, 07:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 18	For daily and track I've been usin te AE kit 72 row 1 series. During some daily driving it will hit 160-180 easily even in cold weather and didnt take a freakish amount of time to heat up, and never went over 240 when pushed for 20 minutes in 85 degree weather. Just define what you need it for and go from there. Only other kits I'd go with are 34 row 6 series or 25 row 9 series they essentially have same area and capacity etc. __________________ Past rides: '07 350Z San Marino blue, '09 370z Brilliant silver, '11 Evo X Phantom Black (felt like a brick but did anything) '13 BRZ Satin white (so much fun) now driving the dream.

04-13-2011, 06:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	What is that for a dump truck? You wouldn't have to change the oil near as often though. __________________

04-13-2011, 08:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Pretty interesting. Will it still fit with an intercooler? __________________

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 32	I think if it sits in front of the support brace that runs up the middle, then it would cause problems with an IC. My core sits in front, and not inside, and i will have to get it changed.