Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler vs. Stillen Oil Cooler

lastblueprint

Guys, thanks for such great input. For any one debating to get an oil cooler, you should. I have been driving my car up and down and it feels good not to worry about the car heating up to bad.

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2010 370z 40th Anniversary

Dustin@Z1

Josh,
Thanks for the info. I will update that sheet when I get back to the shop and post a corrected table.

I was trying to be as objective evaluating the kits as possible. From my research putting our 370z kit together I checked out the Trans-dapt piece which appears to the same one in the images on the Stillen site. If this is not correct, let me know. I will correct this as well.

Christian,
Thanks for posting that up. That will definitly be helpful to people installing the Stillen kit.

Also, for people looking for the filters for the Stillen Kit. This may help with choosing a comparible oil filter. K&N Filters list all applications that use each of their products as well as a cross reference table. This link lists ALL known cross references for the K&N HP-1005 filter. You can search any auto parts store' website to source these filters:

K&N Filters HP-1005 Oil Filter Cross Reference Shart

Dustin@Z1

I personally cannot give a 100% accurate answer on this. I have not seen a Injen Kit installed on a 370z personally. I have seen ALOT of Stillen units, which is the only long tube intake I can vouch for.

Based from the pics I have seen online of the Injen kit and its installtion. I do not forsee a problem. Since the filters are relocated into the fender wells, beneath the headlights. You will not have the complications associated with routing the oil cooler lines around the filters like with the STILLEN GEN III Intake Kit. The only part I am not sure of is the replacement windshield washer bottle supplied with the kit. You may have to route the lines around the new washer bottle. Stillen, Nissan Motorsports and our Z1 Oil Cooler Kits come with plenty of line, so you can easily re-route the lines as needed.

I hope that this answers your question!

Josh@STILLEN

Definitely appreciate you aggregating all of the information together.. I know most look to Nissan branded products to consider especially in regards to warranty.. this one being a phenomenon as we all sit on the same playing field in regards to non-specific coverage with the factory warranty on an oil cooler, whether it's any of ours.

There is the extra step of compliance with a dealer installing it, but definitely not the time to look at something with the chance of a failure, a quality kit like these should be considered.. there have been failures with other off-brand kits, and some of them catastrophic.. :/

christian370z

I have to admit though, I wish I could use the regular filters like your kit. It is kind of frustrating that the only thing restricting the Stillen supplied thermostatic plate is that one spot where the sealing lip gets thin which means you have to choose a filter with a wider seal.

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SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

Dustin@Z1

No problem. I think as more and more of these products come on the market, it will become increasing important for everyone to know the differences between the kits so that they will be able to make a more educated decision before they purchase.

As far as the warranty comments are concerned. The Nissan Motorsports kit is considered as a "Race Application Part" [Nissan Motorsports will even admit this]. Therefor it is NOT covered under the Nissan Factory Warranty. It will be up to the dealer to warranty the product and the car once the kit is installed. What is even funnier [to me atleast] is that most dealerships do not even know of this kit or have a clue as to its Nissan Part # to even begin to order it.

lastblueprint

I agree, many dealerships did not even know of the heating problem. Also when my kit was order, there was not a part number for it. It was a back order item. Also most dealership do not have a tech that knows how to install the kit. For me to get this kit was a hassle to get, even though I got it free. I also let them install it because they told me it won’t affect my warranty. The dealership did take long to install, just the fact that it was the first Oil Cooler they had install for the 370z, they did an ok job, the only thing I did bitch about was, many missing screws. The reason I know, is the following day I dismantle my car to put a fender brace and notice all the screws missing, and there where many.

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2010 370z 40th Anniversary

christian370z

Wouldn't Nissan appreciate installing an oil cooler, at least in the short term? Keeping the oil within its ideal operating temperature improves wear and tear on the internals of the engine.

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-320whp / 259wftlbs-
SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

Endgame

My dealership was very willing to install the oil cooler and said no reputable Nissan dealership would deny warranty claims if the oil cooler was installed. They saw it as a preventative mod to the car.

ByP

Make money hungry for lunch , lol just kidding


Question
How does Motorsports Oil Cooler vs. Stillen Race Oil Cooler pair up?? they also have a race version??

ByP

Awwh come on Creators this sounds like a non perfected product though they are still good, what i mean is how come "Motorsports Oil Cooler and Stillen Oil Cooler" complete the kit with everything that you need plus the thermostatic plate to avoid separate installs and be price Efficient???

please dont get me wrong but this just reminds me of the car guys that i grew up around who basically ended up with frankenstein cars after so many parts that should have been added since the knowledge was already known from the beginning!??

'10Anamoly

Isn't it a 78.5% increase in surface area..? Just did the math..

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374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

FricFrac

Almost three years later and people still don't get it...

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'09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

nismo09

Sorry Dustin I forgot to answer your question. My sessions are 25 minutes long. I do a warm up lap and cool down lap and everything in between is go, go, go. I am doing an event this weekend and the temps will be 101-103 degrees and the Nismo will not get over 225 degrees. It is a beautiful thing.

ZForce

Did not see this mentioned, maybe I missed it on the previous pages, but can the extended oil filters be used?

i.e. Purolator Pure One extended oil filter part # PL14610

I just ordered two 25 row coolers w/thermostat and plastic coated lines from John @ Z1 Motorsports during their one day Black Friday sale. Anyone sitting on the fence should take advantage of the savings, today only.