Akuma Motorsports Rear Diff Cooler

Kevin@AkumaMS · 07-27-2012, 04:06 PM

We are in the prototype stage of making a rear differential cooler for the 370z which could also be used as a universal setup. We are still waiting for a good track day to test the setup and see how it works!

Kit includes:
-Braided lines
- -8 Swivel an fittings
-Susa pump
-Setrab cooler
-Pull type fan
I'm sure im missing a couple things but again this is only in the prototype stage so the kit could vary depending on how it goes.

SPOHN · 07-27-2012, 05:14 PM

Very interesting. I've seen a setup like this on a 350 before with the horizontal mount with fan. In for results.

Do you think the cooler is big enough or can you uprade to a bigger one if you produce the kit?

What cost are you looking at?

Rusty · 07-27-2012, 10:02 PM

I was just thinking about getting a diff cooler today too. Talk about timing.

AkumaMS · 07-27-2012, 10:04 PM

I am working on potential 'upgrades' for the kit. Setrab and I feel that this cooler should be good for the smaller amount of fluid in the rear diff. Th final bracket may allow for a larger cooler. I will get some updates tomorrow with the final kit. We have a track day Sunday so I will be able to get real world feedback as well.

The idea is to keep this affordable $700 -850 total. This will include the pump, cooler, lines, thermostatically controlled switch, Flex Lite lines, fan and brackets. The final bracket will be powder coated black and one piece. No drilling required...fan is a sealed Spal unit....killer fan, details tomorrow.

Cheers!
John

SPOHN · 07-28-2012, 12:32 AM

Great pricing for sure.

ZMan8 · 07-28-2012, 12:47 AM

sub'd

Kevin@AkumaMS · 08-04-2012, 08:04 AM

Hey guys, we hit a couple snags with getting the right parts but heres the final fitment!
John is at the track right now testing it so we will have a review for you guys very soon!
Unfortunately, the lighting underneath the big *** of a 370z isn't so good but ENJOY!

Kingbaby · 08-04-2012, 08:17 AM

Awesome stuff

ChrisSlicks · 08-04-2012, 09:04 AM

Pretty cool. You did all this without tapping new holes in the diff cover? Sign me up!

muzik212 · 08-04-2012, 09:20 AM

Awesome! Sub'd

SPOHN · 08-04-2012, 11:00 AM

How will the system be armed? Toggle switch or temp sensor? I personally like a toggle switch after I've brought the temp up in the diff especially cause I run a OS Giken diff with OSG fluid which is thick oil. Most pumps struggle with fluid of this type when cold. With the toggle it keeps the system simple for myself.

Kevin@AkumaMS · 08-04-2012, 12:15 PM

It is a temperature controlled switch

takjak2 · 09-25-2012, 11:32 AM

Started looking for a diff cooler setup today and this is an interesting approach. I have seen coolers located at the rear license plate, which I think I like for airflow, but then you have lines running into the trunk. With the horizontal setup it will all be up to the air that fan can push through.

I too would prefer a manual switch for the system, but that can be added in line without much difficultly.

The biggest issue for me is getting the fill level correct with lines that want to drain back down to where the fill level is specified from. What is the process to change the fluid for a correct level?

Shamu · 09-25-2012, 03:21 PM

When will this be available?

Kingbaby · 09-25-2012, 03:37 PM

in again

07-27-2012, 04:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kevin@AkumaMS Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 136 Drives: 01 Suby 2.5RS Rep Power: 12	Akuma Motorsports Rear Diff Cooler We are in the prototype stage of making a rear differential cooler for the 370z which could also be used as a universal setup. We are still waiting for a good track day to test the setup and see how it works! Kit includes: -Braided lines - -8 Swivel an fittings -Susa pump -Setrab cooler -Pull type fan I'm sure im missing a couple things but again this is only in the prototype stage so the kit could vary depending on how it goes.

07-27-2012, 05:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Very interesting. I've seen a setup like this on a 350 before with the horizontal mount with fan. In for results. Do you think the cooler is big enough or can you uprade to a bigger one if you produce the kit? What cost are you looking at? __________________

07-27-2012, 10:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,863 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	I was just thinking about getting a diff cooler today too. Talk about timing. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-27-2012, 10:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
AkumaMS Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 99 Drives: EVOX Rep Power: 13	I am working on potential 'upgrades' for the kit. Setrab and I feel that this cooler should be good for the smaller amount of fluid in the rear diff. Th final bracket may allow for a larger cooler. I will get some updates tomorrow with the final kit. We have a track day Sunday so I will be able to get real world feedback as well. The idea is to keep this affordable $700 -850 total. This will include the pump, cooler, lines, thermostatically controlled switch, Flex Lite lines, fan and brackets. The final bracket will be powder coated black and one piece. No drilling required...fan is a sealed Spal unit....killer fan, details tomorrow. Cheers! John __________________ John Shafer Owner/Calibrator Akuma Motorsports LLC http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...ncVpndgs-nSyng

07-28-2012, 12:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Great pricing for sure. __________________

07-28-2012, 12:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
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08-04-2012, 08:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kevin@AkumaMS Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 136 Drives: 01 Suby 2.5RS Rep Power: 12	Hey guys, we hit a couple snags with getting the right parts but heres the final fitment! John is at the track right now testing it so we will have a review for you guys very soon! Unfortunately, the lighting underneath the big *** of a 370z isn't so good but ENJOY! Last edited by Kevin@AkumaMS; 08-04-2012 at 08:10 AM.

08-04-2012, 09:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Pretty cool. You did all this without tapping new holes in the diff cover? Sign me up! __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

08-04-2012, 09:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
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08-04-2012, 11:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	How will the system be armed? Toggle switch or temp sensor? I personally like a toggle switch after I've brought the temp up in the diff especially cause I run a OS Giken diff with OSG fluid which is thick oil. Most pumps struggle with fluid of this type when cold. With the toggle it keeps the system simple for myself. __________________

08-04-2012, 12:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Kevin@AkumaMS Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 136 Drives: 01 Suby 2.5RS Rep Power: 12	It is a temperature controlled switch

09-25-2012, 11:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 142	Started looking for a diff cooler setup today and this is an interesting approach. I have seen coolers located at the rear license plate, which I think I like for airflow, but then you have lines running into the trunk. With the horizontal setup it will all be up to the air that fan can push through. I too would prefer a manual switch for the system, but that can be added in line without much difficultly. The biggest issue for me is getting the fill level correct with lines that want to drain back down to where the fill level is specified from. What is the process to change the fluid for a correct level? __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

09-25-2012, 03:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	When will this be available? __________________ Grant

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