MISHIMOTO new 370z specific oil cooler w/video
 

I got an e-mail from mishimoto about there brand new oil cooler. Looks like a quality piece. Some people make fun of them for having a fake japanese name and not really being JDM, but me personally, the pricing is always competitive, the parts are very high quality and the warranty is unbeatable so I get "some" mishimoto parts... check this out.

Nissan 370Z, 2009+ / Infiniti G37, 2008+ (Coupe only) Oil Cooler Kit, by Mishimoto

The install Video

Nissan 370Z, 2009+ / Infiniti G37, 2008+ (Coupe only) Oil Cooler Kit Installation Video - YouTube

I've seen 9 Mishimoto radiators fail, 2 thermostats and their oil catch cans do nothing! They do make a damn good silicon hose though!

On a side note, they will send you a new one, no questions asked. Their warranty is good.

installs in 11 minutes, according to the video.

for 600$ and the size that the cooler is (19 row) ... dont think its worth it. The z1 cooler at 25 row is cheaper by 62$ and the z1 cooler has been rock solid for countless people on here.

Hi All,

O&G - Product failure is an unfortunate necessary with any manufactured product. Our warranty rate is well below industry standard. We wouldn't be able to stand behind our product with a lifetime warranty if our defect rate was above normal.

Regarding the oil cooler - There is more to the solution than the # of rows. Surface area, fin density and other factors play a role in the cooling capability. Take a look at our engineering report on this product. If you have any questions regarding the product, feel free to let us know.

http://site.mishimoto.com/pr/Mishimo...-TechSpecs.pdf

Dark Sarcasm - I'm assuming that you are being sarcastic. :) The video is condensed. The product should install in under an hour.

Best,

Mishimoto

I'm glad you posted that report. Now I'm sadly going to have to agree with some of the comments posted on here. The Z heats up under pressure. According to your research report, you tested the 370z in ambient temps of 65degrees to 72degrees. Then you drove on a highway doing 50mph. If I drive like this in my Z without an oil cooler I won't break 190 for a temp. In temps over 90 I won't break 220. Honestly that testing wouldn't even prove the cooler works.
A good way to test the oil cooler without being on the track to doing like 10; 0-60 sprints. You will watch your gauge go up high to 250degrees plus.
19 rows may help for daily driving under normal conditions but, you wrote in your report that this cooler was to be design to work both on the street and the track. I do think mishimoto build quality is comparable to the other, more established brands, but on this oil cooler, you may want to test it in 90 degree testing under more duress. Also $600 is very pricey for a 19 row cooler. I didn't realize it was 19 rows. It looked large enough to be a 25 or 34 row. Sorry.
Maybe you guys may want to do more testing and consider a higher row cooler?

I have the "generic" Mishimoto oil cooler since 2 years. Was cheap and it still works great!

Again, the core size is not the deciding factor of cooling efficiency. I have not seen any other data supporting any other products available on the internet. If you have the ability to collect data and are interested in testing this in more extreme conditions we would be happy to sell this to you at a discounted price. Unfortunately we cannot control ambient air temperatures during our testing. I can tell you we have this on our supercharged 370Z and I personally drove it under rough conditions in 80 degree weather and the temps stayed static. Unfortunately that car is located in California, and our engineering facility is located in Delaware (so we were unable to get data).

A great deal of the cooling efficiency is airflow. We've strategically placed this for optimal airflow.

Please don't feel like I'm attacking. I have great respect for all companies taking the time to make parts for our cars and thank you. :)
The main reason I find question is NOT as much the core size as the testing info provided in the report. I mentioned the core size we need for track duty only because testing of this product in the report seemed vague.
You guys stated that you tested the Z @ 50mph on the highway and had no issues. I was just clarifying that my car will cruise fine @ 220 degrees in the summer. The problem is if I get stuck in traffic or I am hard on the peddle, I jump from 220 to 260 in a heartbeat. Which means if I tracked this car, my situation will be limp mode. Most of us need coolers for sport related duty, not just cruising.

The supercharged part intrigues me though. Knowing that FI draws extra heat into the bay gives some promise to the cooler.
Now you claimed you tested the car under rough conditions. What were they? That is something you should share with us. :)

PM me about further testing of your cooler. I would like to know what are your expectations for this cooler. Would you sell this as a track device or a general cooling device? I'm under the preliminary impression that you are standing by this product as a track optimum cooling device.

Hi Unknown_370,

No, not at all! I realize you are just doing due diligence and trying to find the best part for your car. Unfortunately we don't have data for the kit on our supercharged 370Z. I can tell you I ripped it at the button willow track and it kept steady temps. Also, for reference, the MSRP price listed on our website is the retail price. Our authorized distributors usually have better pricing, but it still comes with our lifetime warranty. I'll send you a PM. We would love for you to test the kit and provide consumer feedback to the community. We spent a lot of time on making sure this kit would handle the needs of the majority of Z owners and we're quite proud of the outcome.

Sounds awesome. PM sent.

Sounds awesome. PM sent to your business Email.

did anyone try it yet? i am very interested

We have yet to hear any complaints or concerns with this kit. We welcome any feedback from those who have installed this oil cooler kit!

Here is an image of the kit fully installed during our test fit:

http://i46.tinypic.com/desq4l.jpg

Feel free to ask any questions you may have regarding the kit or any of our products. Additional information and images can be found on our website.

Thanks

Just updating this thread to announce the release of a thermostatic option for the Mishimoto 370Z direct fit oil cooler kit. Not only this but the kit can now be purchased with a black or silver cooler. So if you are going for that stealth look, this is the kit for you.

Nissan 370Z Oil Cooler Kit & Infiniti G37 Oil Cooler Kit

Feel free to send any questions my way!

Thanks

I'm guessing some drilling will still be required to mount the core, similar to other kits? I think one hole is needed on the vertical piece in front to bolt the core, and another on the passenger side to route the lines.

Also - WRT to the thermostatic switch, would love thoughts on having the temperature set at 180 vs 200 (which I think is unique to your kit). Since the stock car runs at about 200 degrees, my thought is to have the switch set to 200 as well. Any advantage to setting the switch cooler?

Does the thermostatic plate come with the 185 degree thermostat? Maybe I missed it on the website

Drilling is not necessary when installing our kit. For cooler mounting we use existing holes on the radiator support and supply threaded clips and mounting hardware. The lines are routed around the radiator along with your power steering cooler lines.

Check out the full install here: Nissan 370Z, 2009+ / Infiniti G37, 2008+ (Coupe only) Oil Cooler Kit Installation Video - YouTube

Our engineers found that engine oil begins to flow efficiently around 180 degrees. Using our 185 degree thermostat ensures that the oil will not be cooled until this temperature was reached. This allows for normal warmup and extremely efficient cooling after that temperature is reached.

The 370Z has numerous cooling issues and limp mode is pretty easy to activate even while street driving. We were able to set off limp mode (280F) in our test vehicle rather quickly. With the Mishimoto oil cooler installed we were unable to do so and had fantastic cooling results.

Check out our engineering report for this kit: http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-...ringreport.pdf

Let me know if you have any other questions!

Thanks

This is correct! :tup:

I know you have faith in the 19 row core and I'm sure it does keep the Z out of limp mode. However, I think a 25 row option might get more attention. I'd like to keep my oil temps below 250F pushing the car all out. I don't have much confidence that a 19 row can do that in 90-105 degree summer heat. In pictures and in spec sheets, it appears to have the same width, depth and fin density as other 19 row coolers that aren't cutting it for track use.

Is there any possibility of a larger core option in the future?

I completely agree with you! We do have faith that our 19 row will handle oil temperature problems and we would like to offer a larger core for those of you who would prefer even further temperature protection.

We are working on a 25 row cooler that will hit shelves this summer and soon after we will be investigating its fitment into our direct fit oil cooler line. We will have to make modifications to the current 370Z kit to accommodate the larger core but we will certainly be doing test fitting. I am unable to provide an exact or estimated date but I will do my best to keep the community up to date!

Thanks for the feedback Mandingo. :tup:

You guys should really do your research in Humid extremely hot states. IE Texas. In El Paso I would not recommend nothing below a 25 row. Z1 has a good cooler. Simple Install.

John, I am sure you meant to say you are working on a 25 or 34 row cooler.

After it's release this summer, do you expect the price to come down on the 19 row cooler? I do not plan to ever track my Z, but I am very interested in protecting the engine/oil especially during the Summer Months.

I would love to get a Mishimoto 19 row Oil Cooler but the cost is very high at this time. There are other, less expensive, alternatives for 19 row coolers out there.

Thanks for the response John! I'm assuming you meant to type '25 row cooler' in the second paragraph. That or a 34 row will surely help battle the heat

Thanks! We will certainly do our best to get the most accurate data when testing. If testing occurs this summer we should be able to select a date when high temperatures are expected.

My mistake guys! Thanks for pointing that out. I did intend to type 25 row. I am not 100% positive on how pricing will be effected with the release of a new kit. It is still a bit out on the schedule so once we get a bit closer I should be able to provide more details.