Aftermarket Oil Cooler Question for SC Z's

krod · 11-03-2011, 11:58 AM

For you guys with SC's, is an oil cooler required if you're running FI in a daily driven Z? No track time, just DD with the occasional joy ride. Just wondering if an aftermarket oil cooler is necessary. I do live in Texas where the temps can get 100F+ in summer. Also what type would be sufficient if any?

Josh@STILLEN · 11-03-2011, 12:22 PM

Yes, you should consider an aftermarket oil cooler, especially with the dramatically increased HP associated with a supercharger.

These cars have oil temperature problems when pushed, the supercharger is going to add to that. It's inexpensive insurance, and with a thermostatic plate and proper installation, a great addition to your Z.

NYBladeZ · 11-03-2011, 06:55 PM

Hell if you drive in hot summers and you like to push it then you should get an oil cooler even if you don't have an SC.

vividracing · 11-03-2011, 07:36 PM

I wouldn't even say you should consider an oil cooler. I'd say it's mandatory. Texas can get pretty hot.

krod · 11-04-2011, 01:21 PM

would a 19 or 25 row oil cooler be sufficient for a SC application as a DD with occasional joy ride?

axio · 11-07-2011, 06:56 PM

Yeap, my GTM Stage II has a 25 row and it is fine.

Kirkster · 11-08-2011, 07:02 AM

Have a 25 row in mine and because of the position of the cooler it still gets hot. But unlike before it will cool down in five to ten minutes of clean air.

It needs a fan for the summer time and for the dragon...

theDreamer · 11-08-2011, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krod

would a 19 or 25 row oil cooler be sufficient for a SC application as a DD with occasional joy ride?

25 row only, especially with Texas heat and during winter times the car warms up fast enough that you do not have to worry about over cooling.

krod · 11-08-2011, 01:11 PM

so a 34 row would be overkill?

DJ-of-E · 11-08-2011, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krod

so a 34 row would be overkill?

haha, I'm waiting until I finish my project 240sx, but I'm willing to go for these bad boys.

AE ? Products ? Nissan ? Z34 OCK

11-03-2011, 11:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
krod Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: texas Posts: 54 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13	Aftermarket Oil Cooler Question for SC Z's For you guys with SC's, is an oil cooler required if you're running FI in a daily driven Z? No track time, just DD with the occasional joy ride. Just wondering if an aftermarket oil cooler is necessary. I do live in Texas where the temps can get 100F+ in summer. Also what type would be sufficient if any?

11-03-2011, 06:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Hell if you drive in hot summers and you like to push it then you should get an oil cooler even if you don't have an SC. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

11-03-2011, 07:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	I wouldn't even say you should consider an oil cooler. I'd say it's mandatory. Texas can get pretty hot. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!! Last edited by vividracing; 11-03-2011 at 07:40 PM.

11-08-2011, 07:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	Have a 25 row in mine and because of the position of the cooler it still gets hot. But unlike before it will cool down in five to ten minutes of clean air. It needs a fan for the summer time and for the dragon... __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

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11-03-2011, 12:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 533	Yes, you should consider an aftermarket oil cooler, especially with the dramatically increased HP associated with a supercharger. These cars have oil temperature problems when pushed, the supercharger is going to add to that. It's inexpensive insurance, and with a thermostatic plate and proper installation, a great addition to your Z.

11-04-2011, 01:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
krod Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: texas Posts: 54 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13	would a 19 or 25 row oil cooler be sufficient for a SC application as a DD with occasional joy ride?

11-07-2011, 06:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
axio Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 271 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Yeap, my GTM Stage II has a 25 row and it is fine.

11-08-2011, 01:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
krod Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: texas Posts: 54 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13	so a 34 row would be overkill?