Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler vs. Stillen Oil Cooler

havasuwiley · 08-05-2009, 11:39 PM

any idea how much extra oil capacity the nismo will hold ?

alan93rsa · 08-19-2009, 06:38 PM

The Nissan adapter is a nice piece of work. If you want a thermostat you can buy one and put it in-line with the oil lines. This would require cutting the lines and installing AN fittings. One of the best ones I have seen is the Canton Racing in-line unit. Pricey, but the cheapest upgrade sometimes is the best choice the first time around. I would have used theirs had I kept my Z.

Any oil cooler I have installed in the past has used AN-10 or larger lines.

ErnieT · 08-19-2009, 09:24 PM

I should get my Nissan Motorsports oil cooler tomorrow. I'll let you guys know what I think. Im going to Summit Point to road race in a couple weeks so this will come in handy.

ErnieT · 08-25-2009, 08:01 PM

Dustin,
I just got my Nissan oil cooler kit from you guys. Thanks for the quick fix (btw)....Anyhow, I just noticed its not controlled by a thermostat. I live in Md so it gets cold. Any suggestions on how I can install a thermostat or what I can do so I dont have to remove it or block it off?? Thanks.
Ernie

Modshack · 08-25-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErnieT

Dustin,
I just got my Nissan oil cooler kit from you guys. Thanks for the quick fix (btw)....Anyhow, I just noticed its not controlled by a thermostat. I live in Md so it gets cold. Any suggestions on how I can install a thermostat or what I can do so I dont have to remove it or block it off?? Thanks.
Ernie

Seems a shame the Nissan unit does not come with a thermostatic plate, especialy at that price...

For a little over $100 with fittings You can retrofit to a Mocal Thermo plate or add an outboard thermostat. Replacing the plate is the simplest. See the parts list in My oil Cooler install album here:
Oil Cooler fabrication and install album | Ttschwing | Fotki.com

racerxj17 · 08-25-2009, 08:17 PM

im glad i didnt go with a larger cooler. my temps are down nearly 40 degrees, in all conditions. beating on the car hard, 220 vs 260. cruising on the freeway, 180 vs 220 (i have the stillen). i honestly was not expecting anywhere this much decrease in oil temps.

i wouldnt want to go larger without some type of control, since 180 is pretty cold already..

Modshack · 08-25-2009, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerxj17

im glad i didnt go with a larger cooler. my temps are down nearly 40 degrees, in all conditions. beating on the car hard, 220 vs 260. cruising on the freeway, 180 vs 220 (i have the stillen). i honestly was not expecting anywhere this much decrease in oil temps.

i wouldnt want to go larger without some type of control, since 180 is pretty cold already..

I agree...My tru-cool is a slight bit smaller than the Stillen (11 x 5.75). With the thermostat it runs 190-195 most of the time. I've yet to be able to get it over 225 no matter how hard I try...which all seems about perfect IMO...

antennahead · 08-25-2009, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

I agree...My tru-cool is a slight bit smaller than the Stillen (11 x 5.75). With the thermostat it runs 190-195 most of the time. I've yet to be able to get it over 225 no matter how hard I try...which all seems about perfect IMO...

Cruising at 180 to 190, and spirited driving pushing it up to 220 or so, would be ideal I would think. What do you think daily cruising temps of 220/225 (for those of us with no cooler), and occasional spirited driving increases to 250/260, will do to the longevity of the engine? There is a line of thought here that these temps will shorten the engine life. Is there any definitive reasoning that this is the case? I guess the best way to be safe is to add the cooler.

John

Dustin@Z1 · 08-26-2009, 06:22 PM

I wanted to let you guys know about a new gallery I just finished up on our website. Its the install pics of our Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler Kit that we put on our 370Z shop car. I hope these pics help those of you who are installing an oil cooler (be it a Stillen, Nissan Motorsports, etc ) or those of you who are on the fence about purchasing one.

Z1motorsports :: Nissan Motorsports 370Z Oil Cooler Installation Pics

Ernie...I ve gotten some info together. I ll be shooting you a PM this evening.

Josh@STILLEN · 09-02-2009, 07:57 PM

Since there has been a comparison, this should also be included:

Announcing the release of the STILLEN race oil cooler

ZForce · 09-02-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

Since there has been a comparison, this should also be included:

Announcing the release of the STILLEN race oil cooler

About time, we were starting to think you skipped town on the Z34's...lol

I will jump over to the new thread and read up. Thx Josh!

CrownR426 · 09-02-2009, 08:05 PM

Wait I'm getting confused here...
Why would you pay 800 bucks for an oil cooler when you can build one for yourself for under 350.
Crazy people!

Dustin@Z1 · 09-03-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426

Wait I'm getting confused here...
Why would you pay 800 bucks for an oil cooler when you can build one for yourself for under 350.
Crazy people!

I think the answer falls into the category of convience. Unless you have a decent amount of technical knowledge and mechanical ability. Building a kit my prove to be difficult for some. It is obviously doable, but it depends on you level of skill.

ZForce · 09-03-2009, 02:40 PM

^ Well stated.....I fall into that category, hence the off the shelf product and have a garage install it.

Rogue Z · 10-27-2009, 10:51 PM

why can't you buy the cooler and parts yourself and put it together at a cheaper price...the oil cooler itself from Setrab is only $328 bracket is 40...so the fittings and hoses and oil filter adapter are over 330?
Setrab Oil Coolers

08-19-2009, 06:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 221	The Nissan adapter is a nice piece of work. If you want a thermostat you can buy one and put it in-line with the oil lines. This would require cutting the lines and installing AN fittings. One of the best ones I have seen is the Canton Racing in-line unit. Pricey, but the cheapest upgrade sometimes is the best choice the first time around. I would have used theirs had I kept my Z. Any oil cooler I have installed in the past has used AN-10 or larger lines. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

08-19-2009, 09:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
ErnieT Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Md Posts: 45 Drives: '93 RX7/'09 370Z Rep Power: 17	I should get my Nissan Motorsports oil cooler tomorrow. I'll let you guys know what I think. Im going to Summit Point to road race in a couple weeks so this will come in handy. __________________ '93 Mazda RX7 -Bridgeport 13B 781rwhp 9.87@139mph '09 Nissan 370Z- Stillen CB/Gen3 Intake/Nissan Motorsports oil cooler

08-25-2009, 08:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
ErnieT Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Md Posts: 45 Drives: '93 RX7/'09 370Z Rep Power: 17	Dustin, I just got my Nissan oil cooler kit from you guys. Thanks for the quick fix (btw)....Anyhow, I just noticed its not controlled by a thermostat. I live in Md so it gets cold. Any suggestions on how I can install a thermostat or what I can do so I dont have to remove it or block it off?? Thanks. Ernie __________________ '93 Mazda RX7 -Bridgeport 13B 781rwhp 9.87@139mph '09 Nissan 370Z- Stillen CB/Gen3 Intake/Nissan Motorsports oil cooler

08-25-2009, 08:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
racerxj17 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 555 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 18	im glad i didnt go with a larger cooler. my temps are down nearly 40 degrees, in all conditions. beating on the car hard, 220 vs 260. cruising on the freeway, 180 vs 220 (i have the stillen). i honestly was not expecting anywhere this much decrease in oil temps. i wouldnt want to go larger without some type of control, since 180 is pretty cold already.. __________________ 2009 PW Sport/Touring/Nav M6 Stillen Gen 3 Intake/CBE/Berk HFC/BC BR Coil over/Phillips 6500k/Hotchkis Sways/Stillen oil cooler/B&M SS

09-02-2009, 08:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Wait I'm getting confused here... Why would you pay 800 bucks for an oil cooler when you can build one for yourself for under 350. Crazy people! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

08-05-2009, 11:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
havasuwiley Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lake havasu city az Posts: 131 Drives: 09 370z, 03 z06 etc Rep Power: 17	any idea how much extra oil capacity the nismo will hold ?

08-26-2009, 06:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dustin@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NLA Posts: 1,313 Drives: NLA Rep Power: 19	I wanted to let you guys know about a new gallery I just finished up on our website. Its the install pics of our Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler Kit that we put on our 370Z shop car. I hope these pics help those of you who are installing an oil cooler (be it a Stillen, Nissan Motorsports, etc ) or those of you who are on the fence about purchasing one. Z1motorsports :: Nissan Motorsports 370Z Oil Cooler Installation Pics Ernie...I ve gotten some info together. I ll be shooting you a PM this evening.

09-02-2009, 07:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	Since there has been a comparison, this should also be included: Announcing the release of the STILLEN race oil cooler

09-03-2009, 02:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 22	^ Well stated.....I fall into that category, hence the off the shelf product and have a garage install it.

10-27-2009, 10:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rogue Z Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 559 Drives: 2009 Silver MT 370Z Rep Power: 19	why can't you buy the cooler and parts yourself and put it together at a cheaper price...the oil cooler itself from Setrab is only $328 bracket is 40...so the fittings and hoses and oil filter adapter are over 330? Setrab Oil Coolers __________________

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