Which Oil Cooler?

tonythetiger · 04-03-2011, 05:36 PM

So my next project is to install an oil cooler for my car but cant decide which one to get (stillen, Z1 motorsport, or Nismo 25row). I'v searched all over the forums and it seems like everyone is happy with the brand they bought. Does it really matter which brand????

spearfish25 · 04-03-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tonythetiger

Does it really matter which brand????

Only with regard to the impact on your wallet.

ZCarMan · 04-03-2011, 07:47 PM

They all seem to use the same core (Setrab) so unless you see someone saying they had catastrophic failure you could probably go with anyone of the ones you've seen people buying here on the forum. Price and size of core would be the main concern at that point.

tonythetiger · 04-03-2011, 09:17 PM

Price it is! I hope I can find a good deal for one

ZCarMan · 04-04-2011, 05:05 AM

Z1 Motorsports offers a nice kit for a good price.

sig11 · 04-04-2011, 08:55 AM

I second Z1. Good prices and awesome support.

felix0121 · 05-27-2012, 01:26 PM

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cdoxp800 · 05-27-2012, 02:08 PM

Z1 Motorsports 370Z/G37 Oil Cooler Kit 25 Row.

Z1 Motorsports 370Z/G37 Oil Cooler Kit

felix0121 · 05-27-2012, 09:17 PM

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DCNISMO · 05-27-2012, 09:26 PM

It makes sure the oil gets warmed up before it goes to the core, you only need this in a cold or temperate climate. I have the Z1 25 row cooler and beating on the car today in MD in 90 degree heat I only got a max oil temp of 200. Without the cooler it would have hit 230 to 240.

onzedge · 05-27-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by felix0121

Z1 Motorsports 370Z/G37 Oil Cooler Kit

Thanks for good info.

What is that oil sandwitch plate adapter??

Is it so necessary as mentioned there??

Whether you go thermostatic-controlled or not, you need to have the sandwich plate because that is where the lines that go to and from the cooler connect to the engine oil system.

Compdoc777 · 05-27-2012, 11:02 PM

There is a DYI for an oil cooler on here as well. I did that and saved about $100 for the same kit. That z1 and the others sell.

My oil has never gone above 210 in 99 degree weather.

Mocol thermostatic cooler with -10 fittings 20mm
25 row Setrab oil cooler
10' of -10 braded hose and 90 degree fittings -10

felix0121 · 05-28-2012, 01:27 PM

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roy'sz · 05-29-2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DCNISMO

It makes sure the oil gets warmed up before it goes to the core, you only need this in a cold or temperate climate. I have the Z1 25 row cooler and beating on the car today in MD in 90 degree heat I only got a max oil temp of 200. Without the cooler it would have hit 230 to 240.

thats not a completely true statement, oil does flow through the cooler just at a slower less pace than when it opens. the pin in fact never does completely stop the oil from flowing through the cooler.

SS_Firehawk · 05-29-2012, 10:05 AM

Whichever kit you purchase, absolutely get a thermostatic plate, unless you live in the tropics or a location where temps don't vary much year round. I live in Vegas, and I have one. It can get cool here in the winter.

04-03-2011, 05:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 192	Which Oil Cooler? So my next project is to install an oil cooler for my car but cant decide which one to get (stillen, Z1 motorsport, or Nismo 25row). I'v searched all over the forums and it seems like everyone is happy with the brand they bought. Does it really matter which brand???? __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

04-03-2011, 07:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 25	They all seem to use the same core (Setrab) so unless you see someone saying they had catastrophic failure you could probably go with anyone of the ones you've seen people buying here on the forum. Price and size of core would be the main concern at that point. __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

04-03-2011, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 192	Price it is! I hope I can find a good deal for one __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

04-04-2011, 05:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 25	Z1 Motorsports offers a nice kit for a good price. __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

05-27-2012, 01:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
felix0121 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 477 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 67	Any recommendable oil cooler for 370Z? (2010) / Last edited by felix0121; 09-23-2012 at 05:27 AM.

04-04-2011, 08:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 17	I second Z1. Good prices and awesome support.

05-27-2012, 02:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 19	Z1 Motorsports 370Z/G37 Oil Cooler Kit 25 Row. Z1 Motorsports 370Z/G37 Oil Cooler Kit __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

05-27-2012, 09:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
felix0121 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 477 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 67	the thermostatic really necessary? / Last edited by felix0121; 09-23-2012 at 05:27 AM.

05-27-2012, 09:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 178	It makes sure the oil gets warmed up before it goes to the core, you only need this in a cold or temperate climate. I have the Z1 25 row cooler and beating on the car today in MD in 90 degree heat I only got a max oil temp of 200. Without the cooler it would have hit 230 to 240.

05-27-2012, 11:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
Compdoc777 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cypress Posts: 277 Drives: 2011 Nismo #4 MB Rep Power: 13	There is a DYI for an oil cooler on here as well. I did that and saved about $100 for the same kit. That z1 and the others sell. My oil has never gone above 210 in 99 degree weather. Mocol thermostatic cooler with -10 fittings 20mm 25 row Setrab oil cooler 10' of -10 braded hose and 90 degree fittings -10

05-28-2012, 01:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
felix0121 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 477 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 67	water cooled or air cooled? / Last edited by felix0121; 09-23-2012 at 05:28 AM.

05-29-2012, 10:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	Whichever kit you purchase, absolutely get a thermostatic plate, unless you live in the tropics or a location where temps don't vary much year round. I live in Vegas, and I have one. It can get cool here in the winter. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

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