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Originally Posted by spearfish25 (Post 579982)

Oh, you'll find plenty on GTM's coolers. Like the fact that they had numerous lines explode and a few members had to replace their motors. Some people have noted that Sam at GTM has been very helpful and has fixed the problem, but he never replied to me when I emailed him.

I personally went the Modshack route but had a local hose company make some very overengineered hoses to avoid any blowout potential.

Yes, the early coolers did have some bad hoses but they have corrected the issues. Mine are with the improved hoses and connections and have had no issues. :tiphat:

Quality components are crucial on something like a oil cooler kit. Failure = possible engine failure..

Which is why we use top quality components in our kits, SETRAB cores, Goodridge lines built to our specs, etc. And never had an issue.

The Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler is not a warranty-covered item, it's clearly stated in all of its literature.

We have a great relationship with Nissan and Infiniti dealers, and quite a few of them have installed our oil coolers on cars as well.

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Originally Posted by spearfish25 (Post 579982)

Thanks for the info, saves me time on research, good to hear Sam at GTM has fixed the issue. Modshack route appears to be the route to save $$, but I am not the DYI guy. Now if Modshack was to to preassemble the kit and sell me one (two the be exact). I would even be willing to pay extra for the time to piece it together and assemble. That is when I have the $$ to spring for the cooler.

Great to hear that Josh, I have been out of touch with the latest upgrades and cooler stuff. Stillen will still be on my list of cooler choices. :tup:

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Originally Posted by Triple's (Post 580768)

Yes, the early coolers did have some bad hoses but they have corrected the issues. Mine are with the improved hoses and connections and have had no issues. :tiphat:

Good to hear that all the vendors are keeping up on any issues and correcting them ASAP. Good feedback..thx

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Originally Posted by Endgame (Post 580018)

Are you sure it will not void your warranty?? Did you get that in writing??

They said yes. I will use a credit card to pay with, and if I do not get it in writing after it is installed I will simply contest the payment and use their voice mail recording as proof. In writing or it's free.

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Originally Posted by Wally (Post 111207)

After asking the dealership to put this in writing they quickly backed down since the Nissan Oil Cooler is considered a nismo competition part and does not come with any type of warranty from Nissan. The dealer will only point towards you warranty manual which is vague on the issue. I also checked around with other dealerships with the same response. Dealers say that by putting on an oil cooler will not affect you warranty unless the oil cooler fails and causes the damage. (Which from a legal standpoint I understand that this is the case) From several talks with consumer affairs, by placing an oil cooler on the vehicle that they classify as a competition part that the car has been modified for competition use therefore having the potential to void your power train warranty however the did say that your radio would still be covered.

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am (Post 581581)

Again, good luck on that. You may have high expectations as to what "Warranty" will cover and what a dealer will actually put in writing. According to Nissan, your overall warranty is not void with this install, but the part itself is not warrantied. If it fails and takes out an engine, I doubt Nissan will consider that a warranted item. Their position on this is: (Emphasis on the last paragraph)

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Originally Posted by Nissan USA
The 370Z has an engine protection system that reduces peak engine speeds when the oil temperature exceeds recommended levels in order to protect against possible engine damage. Aggressive driving of the 370Z on a race track at sustained high engine speeds can cause increases in oil temperature and may activate this engine protection system. To avoid activation of this engine protection system and these reduced peak engine speeds, Nissan recommends an oil cooler be fitted to the 370Z before driving it on a race track. A Nissan Motorsports accessory oil cooler kit is available for customer purchase through authorized Nissan dealerships for race track use. The part number is 21300-SS370.

An oil cooler is not necessary for normal operation of the vehicle on public roads. The addition of an oil cooler would have raised the price of the car and potentially moved it out of the reach of some customers. Value has been a core principle of the Z car since the original 240Z and we choose to uphold this core principle by not adding additional costs that are unnecessary for normal use. For those individuals who choose to drive their vehicle on a race track, the oil cooler is available as an aftersales item.

The oil cooler is a Nissan Motorsports item and as such is sold without warranty, express or implied, unless expressly prohibited by law in which case the warranty provided is the minimum required by law. The installation of the Nissan Motorsports oil cooler does not, by itself, “void” the vehicle warranty. However any damage caused by the installation or use of this part is expressly excluded under the terms of the Nissan New Vehicle Limited warranty.

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Originally Posted by Modshack (Post 581720)

I will limit my expectations. Thank you.

Last month I had the $1300 setrab oil cooler set up installed by Cherry Hill Nissan of NJ. I took my Z to the track for the first time this past October (before the oil cooler). Air temperature was in the low 70s then, and the oil temp went about 260 for my last two 20 minute runs at NJ Motorsports Park - Lightning course. No limp mode, thank goodness, and was able to drive home fine. It was nerve racking thinking the car was going to shut down at any moment. There was no way the car would make it back to the track without an oil cooler.

I took it to the track recently for 2 days with air temperature in the mid 80s. This time on the Thunderbolt at NJ Motorsports Park. Oil temp highs were around 200, maybe 210. Normal and spirited driving keeps it at 180. Long story short, this was the best first mod for me to do. I am pleased with it so far. The only thing remotely negative is that the outside air temp reads incorrectly high. Perhaps that thermometer is obstructed by the cooler. It isn't a big deal to me though.

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Originally Posted by Modshack (Post 581720)

Keep in mind guys that ANY and ALL mods are ammunition for the Dealerships and Nissan to give us Warranty roadblocks. I have owned vehicles that were bone stock and the Dealership tried to weasel their way outta doing any Warranty work!!!

Seems like nissan europe(or just nissan benelux)

cant get these oil coolers, the GT-R technician called around and they cant get it. :shakes head:

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN (Post 580990)

Hi, josh,
Have a few quick questions for you, as I will be ordering, tomorrow or the following day, your oil cooler kit. I'll be having my Nissan dealer do the install.
Race Version - 25 Row Core.
1. What is the book time on the install?
2. What is your warranty on this kit?
3. With the parts included in this kit, would it be possible to install it on the driver’s side instead of the passenger’s side?
4. Would it be possible to get updated instruction for the Race Version - 25 Row Core , oil cooler , install on your web site?

Thanks Josh ,:tup:
Alex

Hi Alex, thanks for the questions!

1. I'd have to check with my service manager on our quoted install time. I want to say 2 hours, but I'd have to verify.

2. We base the warranty off of the individual parts, I'd have to double check the SETRAB warranty on the core, as well as the Goodridge lines, but I can get that tomorrow (Sunday night)

3. It is absolutely possible to install it on the drivers side, we do it on the passenger in the instructions to accommodate all of the possible coolers, oil, trans and our power steering cooler.

4. Updated instructions? Not sure I understand.. unless it's missing, I'll look into that.

Josh

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN (Post 677276)

Josh,
I’m kinder hoping it's 2hrs, from my dealership. I recently ordered your wonderful G3 intakes from Max @ Stillen, I was lucky enough to get an early install date for the 18th at the dealership. It occurred to me that if I could get the oil cooler install at the same time, I could possibly save a little on the install since the front fascia would be off for the G3 intake installation .

I will be calling Max this morning , see if he can get me the Race Version - 25 Row Core kit, to me in Eastern PA before the 18th ?

Thanks for your quick response.
Alex

What is the install time on the oil cooler.

I just spoke with the dealership which is now installing my new short block with a Nissan oil cooler Part Number: 21300-SS370. What is the install time on the oil cooler? The dealership just said that it is 8 hours and the fenders need to come off. Remember they already have the whole engine torn apart anyway. This seems so excessive. I was quoted 4 hours before the short block had to be replaced.